Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% This Year, Farm Bureau Says
November 23, 2022
The cost of a classic Thanksgiving feast is up 20% this year, according to the Farm Bureau.
Farm Bureau’s 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving meal for 10, which is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person. This is a $10.74 increase from last year’s average of $53.31.
The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey – costs more than last year, at $28.96 for a 16-pound bird. That’s $1.81 per pound, up 21% from last year, due to several factors beyond general inflation. However, the survey was conducted before stores began offering loss leader pricing on frozen turkeys to get shoppers in the door.
The shopping list for Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 with plenty for leftovers.
In recognition of changes in Thanksgiving dinner traditions, the Farm Bureau price survey also includes ham, Russet potatoes and frozen green beans, in an expanded holiday menu. Adding these foods to the classic Thanksgiving menu increased the overall cost by $17.25, to $81.30. This updated basket of foods also increased in price (up 18%) compared to 2021.
The cost for the classic meal was the most affordable in the South – $58.42, followed by the Northeast – $64.02, Midwest – $64.26 and West – $71.37. The expanded meal (classic meal plus ham, green beans and Russet potatoes) was the most affordable in the South – $74.90, followed by the Midwest – $81.53, Northeast – $82.76 and West – $88.55.
Individual Prices
- 16-pound turkey: $28.96 or $1.81 per pound (up 21%)
- 14-ounce bag of cubed stuffing mix: $3.88 (up 69%)
- 2 frozen pie crusts: $3.68 (up 26%)
- Half pint of whipping cream: $2.24 (up 26%)
- 1 pound of frozen peas: $1.90 (up 23%)
- 1 dozen dinner rolls: $3.73 (up 22%)
- Misc. ingredients to prepare the meal: $4.13 (up 20%)
- 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix: $4.28 (up 18%)
- 1 gallon of whole milk: $3.84 (up 16%)
- 3 pounds of sweet potatoes: $3.96 (up 11%)
- 1-pound veggie tray (carrots & celery): 88 cents (up 8%)
- 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries: $2.57 (down 14%)
Molino Man Charged With Broomstick Battery On Person Over 65 In ‘Greenhouse’ Dispute
November 22, 2022
A Molino man is accused of hitting his 71-year old neighbor in the face with a broomstick.
Thomas Flournoy Helms, Jr., 68, was charged with first degree felony aggravated battery on a person 65-years of age or older.
Helms became upset over a “greenhouse issue”, and the victim told him it would not be resolved, according to an arrest report. The
He became irate and left the victim’s residence. He later returned “armed with a broomstick and struck her in the face”, the report continues. Her eyeglasses were knocked off her face, and she suffered a minor injury near her eye.
The victim’s father corroborated her statement.
Helms was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $2,500 bond.
‘Sleep With One Eye Open’ – Woman Charged With Making Terroristic Threat
November 22, 2022
An Atmore woman has been charged with making a terroristic threat.
Whitney Hope Hyatt, 31, was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center.
Hyatt allegedly threatened to burn down a residence on Ewing Drive in Atmore with the family members inside.
“She also made several threats and also stated that law enforcement would have a good reason to lock her up this time,” Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann said.
Officers responded to the residence the following day after Hyatt returned and created a disturbance, he said.
“She continued making threats toward family members and advising them to sleep with one eye open,” McMann stated.
She was then placed under arrest.
Former Santa Rosa Sheriff Lieutenant Gets Federal Prison For Lying To FBI
November 22, 2022
A former Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant was sentenced to federal prison on Monday for lying to the FBI.
Scott Haines will spend one year plus one day in federal prison followed by one year probation.
Haines pleaded guilty in federal court to making material false statements to the FBI during the course of its investigation
In federal court, Haines admitted that he became personally involved in the real property management and finances of an elderly woman in Santa Rosa County and deposited rental payments from tenants of the elderly woman into his own bank account without authority to do so. When confronted by the FBI and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Haines made material false statements regarding his involvement with the rental properties, the depositing of rental payments into his personal account, and his knowledge and involvement.
In state court, Haines admitted to his personal misuse of the National Crime Information Center database utilized by law enforcement officers and analysts for official purposes.
Haines was demoted from captain to lieutenant following a 2020 sexual harassment investigation. He retired last year after an internal affairs investigation.
File photo: Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office. Under Florida law, Haines’ mugshot was exempt from release.
Fallen Escambia Fire Chief Dwain Bradshaw Honored At Memorial Service
November 22, 2022
Escambia County Fire Rescue recently honored the late ECFR District Chief Dwain Bradshaw during the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala. The memorial service is an annual event held to honor firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Bradshaw, 41, lost his life during the early morning hours of November 2019 in the line of duty on scene of a fatal crash on the Muscogee Bridge. He was a volunteer district chief at the Bellview Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, volunteer assistant district chief for the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, and lived a life of public service.
“Participation in this annual event is a tremendous honor to the families of the fallen, and to the institution of our profession,” said ECFR Captain Scott Averill. “I hope that we can continue our ECFR Honor Guard participation in this important event for the foreseeable future.”
ECFR Honor Guard members Averill, Lt. Nick Gradia, Firefighter Dale Dirks and Firefighter Jason Rocco participated in the 2022 Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service.
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Atmore Woman Killed In Single Vehicle Wreck
November 22, 2022
An Atmore woman was killed in a single vehicle crash Sunday night.
Tara R. Nelson, 46, was fatally injured when the 2015 Kia Cadenza she was driving left Booneville Road northwest of Atmore, struck a tree and overturned, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Troopers said Monday that Nelson was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the 7:45 p.m. wreck.
The ALEA investigation continues.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
November 22, 2022
Ransom Middle School recently named their Students of the Month for September. They are Aden Bailey and Theresa Nguyen. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FHP: Over Half Of 4,585 Thanksgiving Crashes Last Year Were Tire-Related
November 22, 2022
There were 4,585 crashes on Florida roads during the five-day Thanksgiving travel period last year.
Over half of them were tire-related, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, resulting in 176 serious bodily injuries and 32 fatalities.
“Florida continues to be a top holiday destination for visitors and residents, making our roads some of the busiest during the upcoming months,” said FLHSMV Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes. “As you prepare to hit the road this Thanksgiving, or at any point this holiday season, make sure you and your vehicle are ready for the trip, always buckle up, and remember that safety is always in season.”
The most crashes last year occurred on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, while the least crashes occurred on Thanksgiving Day during that period.
Century Woman Charged With Cyberstalking
November 21, 2022
A Century woman charged with stalking for allegedly continuing to message someone after being warned not to do so.
Melissa Iris White, 41, was charged with cyberstalking. She was released on a $5,000 bond.
The victim told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that White contacted her numerous times by social media and phone, sending messages threatening to kill the victim’s daughter.
According to the ECSO, the victim had a no-contact order in place preventing white from contacting her, and deputies went to her residence in Century to warn her to stop. After deputies left, she sent more messages to the victim, according to an arrest report.
The incident happened in late October, and White was recently arrested on the outstanding warrant.
As a term of her release, she was ordered to have no contact with the victim or the victim’s family.
Northview’s Hudson Named Local Winner In VFW Essay Contest
November 21, 2022
Northview High School freshman Savannah Hudson was named the winner of the Atmore Post #7016 Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. Her essay “Why the Veteran is Important” will now advance to the state level. She was presented a certificate and a $25 check by her English teacher, Roy. Brown. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
