Escambia Man Charged With Homicide
March 5, 2011
Sheriff’s investigators have made an arrest in the death of an Escambia County woman whose body was found in a shallow grave.
Friday, investigators with the Escambia Sheriff’s Homicide Unit arrested 30-year-old Robert Snipe Jr. , of Pensacola, and charged him with second degree murder. He is accused of killing his live-in girlfriend, Catherine Angelica Lindsey, 22.
Lindsey’s family reported her missing on February 18. Lindsey’s body was discovered in a shallow grave the afternoon of February 23 in a wooded area behind the Twin Oaks Villas Apartments in Warrington as investigators working the missing persons case searched a wooded area.
“This arrest was the result of the tireless efforts of our crime scene technicians and criminal investigators,” said Sheriff’s spokesperson Chris Welborn.
Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree Today; Tickets Still Available
March 5, 2011
Tickets are still available for the Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree this evening.
A man that achieved legendary status in country music — 13 number one singles, 22 songs on the charts, a Grammy Award, and a CMA Vocal Group of the Year trophy — will headline concert this evening in Bratt.
The Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund and NorthEscambia.com will present the Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree featuring Marty Raybon at 5 p.m. Marty Raybon will be joined by the Southern Gospel quartet Lookin’ Up and Northview’s own Ashton Gibbs in the Northview High School Theater.
Marty Raybon is perhaps best known as the former lead singer of the country mega-group Shenandoah from 1985-1996. He led Shenandoah to 22 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including thirteen number one singles, such as: “The Church on Cumberland Road” (1989), “Sunday in the South” (1989), “Two Dozen Roses” (1989), “Next to You, Next to Me” (1990) and “Butterfly Kisses” (1997). At the top of the charts, Raybon became known for his bluegrass and gospel-influenced semi-traditional country sound.
Tickets for the Northview High School FFA Alumni Blue Jacket Jamboree are $15 and are available now at Smith Tractor in Atmore, Scott’s Pharmacy in Molino and Ann’s Hallmark on Nine Mile Road in Ensley. Tickets will also be available at the door.
The event is indoors, so rain will not be an issue.
Pictured: Grammy award winning Marty Raybon performs last year at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Woman Charged In Connection With Wreck That Killed Two Teens
March 5, 2011
A 38-year old woman was arrested Friday night on a narcotics charge in connection with a traffic crash earlier in the week that claimed the life of two teens on Munson Highway in Santa Rosa County.
Nadja Chandler was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail Friday on a charge of marijuana possession over 20 grams.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Chandler was southbound on Munson Highway near East Gate Road in Santa Rosa County March 1 when she lost control of her 2002 Ford Ranger, ran off the road, struck and culvert and rolled over. The two passengers in the vehicle, 18-year old Zoe M. Chandler and 15-year old Brandi Bartholomew, were pronounced dead at the scene of the 7:55 p.m. crash. Nadja Chandler was transported by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
No one in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt, according to the FHP.
An ambulance responding to the scene was totaled when the driver lost control in a curve. The Florida Highway Patrol says Clayton Miller, 34, of Milton, lost control on Munson Highway near Womack Road. The 2007 ambulance traveled over two raised driveways before striking a tree. Miller and his passenger, 40-year old Greggory Lawler, received minor injuries and were transported to Pensacola hospitals. Both were treated and released.
District Baseball Win For Northview; Lady Chiefs Win Two In Tourney; Royals Win
March 5, 2011
The Northview Chiefs earned a big district win Friday night, while the JV team ended in a tie and the Lady Chiefs won two in tournament action.
Northview 7 Baker 1
The Northview Chiefs picked up a big district 7-1 win over the Baker Gators Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the district.
Colton Sims was the winning pitcher for the Chiefs, with a complete game on the mound. Sims gave up five hits in seven innings,while holding the Gators to one unearned run and striking out eight batters.
Leading the Chiefs at the plate was Dabney Langhorne with two singles, two runs and one RBI; Austin Arrington with two singles, three runs,and two RBIs; Brandon Sheets with a single, a double, and one RBI; Tyler Brooks, one single and one RBI; Taylor Martin, one single and one run; Kevin Vaughan a single and a run; Zach Barrow a double; and Josh Scott withe one RBI.
The Chiefs will be back in action again at home on March 10th in another district game against Jay. The junior varsity will take the field at 4 p.m.and varsity game will begin at 6:30p.m. On Friday, March 11, the Chiefs will host Ponce de Leon in a varsity only district game at 5 p.m.
Northview 7 Baker 7 (JV)
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs tied the Baker Gators 7-7 Friday afteroon in Bratt. The JV Chiefs will travel to W.S. Neal for doubleheader Monday at 4 and 6 p.m.
Jay 13 Freeport 4
The Jay Royals beat Freeport Friday, 13-4.
Tyler Prescott was the winning pitcher for the Royals, with six innings pitched, giving up eight hits and four runs, and striking out seven. Hunter Brown was 1-3 for Jay with and RBI; Twent Sweeney was 1-3; Toddy Laney went 2-3 with two RBIs; Sammy James was 1-3 with a double.
The Royals will be in action Monday at 5 p.m. on the road at Walton High School.
SOFTBALL
Northview 9 Thomasville 2
Northview 15 Bay Minette 1
The varsity Northview Lady Chiefs are were undefeated Friday during the Gulf Shores (Ala.) Tournament. The Lady Chiefs opened tournament play with a 9-2 win over Thomasville (Ala.), and went on to defeat Bay Minette 15-1. The Lady Chiefs be in action again Saturday in tournament action.
Turning Colder
March 5, 2011
Here is your North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight…Cloudy. Numerous rain showers in the evening… then isolated rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
- Sunday…Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy dense fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
- Sunday Night…Colder. Clear in the evening becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph becoming around 5 mph after midnight.
- Monday…Mostly sunny in the morning becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Monday Night…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday…Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70.
- Tuesday Night…Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Wednesday…Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
- Wednesday Night…Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
- Thursday…Cooler. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 60s.
- Thursday Night…Colder…clear. Lows around 40.
- Friday…Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
- Friday Night…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
- Saturday…Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Greater Good Music, Art Festival To Benefit Camp Fire USA
March 5, 2011
Good music, fun children’s activities and more will come together Sunday at the Greater Good Music, Art and Children’s Festival to benefit Camp Fire USA.
The festival, previously held in North Escambia, will take place at Adventures Unlimited in Milton Sunday with a variety of activities, vendors, art, food and plenty of diverse music. The festival will honor Camp Fire USA, a 101 year-old non-profit organization that provides many different programs that help build youth into caring and confident future leaders. Locally, Camp Fire USA offers child care, after-school care, voluntary pre-kindergarten, and other programs in Century, Pensacola and Milton.
For more information including tickets, times and artist line-ups, visit www.greatergoodmusicandart.com.
Horace Anderson Smith
March 5, 2011
Mr. Horace Anderson Smith, age 57, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 in a Pensacola hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mr. Smith was a native and life long resident of Escambia County, Alabama. He did maintenance work for the Escambia County School Board for over 20 years, and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Helen Sellers Smith; his parents, William & Pauline Smith; and a granddaughter, Angel Faith Bedsole.
He is survived by two daughters, Daphny G. (Jeffery) Thompson of Brewton, and Heather Pauline (Ryan) Bedsole of Brewton; his step-mother, Bonnie Smith of Brewton; five brothers, William Ray Smith of Brewton, Franklin Smith of Brewton, Billy Smith of Jay, Jerry Smith of Brewton, and Ronnie Smith of Brewton; two sisters, Vanessa Smith of Flomaton, and Brenda Hart of Brewton; four granddaughters, Makayla Thompson, Aaliyah Bedsole, Alonna Bedsole, and Addisyn Bedsole; two aunts, Faye Johnson of East Brewton, and Pearl Sims of East Brewton; friends, Conrad Nall of Huntsville and Lyman and Frances Peevy of Brewton; and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Ray Singleton officiating. Interment will follow in Book of Acts Cemetery in Sellersville.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Craver’s Funeral Home.
Escambia Pedestrian Dies After Traffic Crash
March 4, 2011
A 54-year old Escambia County man died Friday, just hours after being hit by two vehicles on Mobile Highway Thursday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol said James Suber, 54, of Pensacola died Friday morning from injuries he received about 10:53 Thursday night on Mobile Highway at Wabash Avenue. Troopers said was walking east on Mobile Highway in the path of both vehicles. He was first hit by a 1995 Cadillac driven by Latasha Rogers, 38, of Pensacola. Suber was then thrown into the path of the second vehicle, a 1996 Buick driven by Jewell Jernigan, 33, of Pensacola. Luber was trapped under the second vehicle.
Rogers, Jernigan, and Jernigan’s passenger — 29-year old Haley Jernigan — were not injured in the crash.
Any charges are pending the outcome of an investigation, according to FHP.
Alabama Man Dies As A Result Of February North Santa Rosa Wreck
March 4, 2011
A Brewton man has died from injuries he received in a north Santa Rosa County traffic crash last month.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Horace A. Smith, 57, passed away Thursday afternoon from injuries he received in the February 13 crash on Sellersville Road, just a sort distance from the Alabama/Florida line.
Smith was westbound on Sellersville Road when he lost control for unknown reasons and struck several trees. He was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where he later died.
High Court Sides With Scott In Turning Down Rail Billions
March 4, 2011
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a petition from two state senators seeking to force the state to accept $2.4 billion in high speed rail money. With the court siding with Gov. Rick Scott, the state has again turned down the federal money as of Friday morning.
Sens. Thad Altman and Arthenia Joyner took their case to the state’s highest court as individual lawmakers, claiming that Scott had no authority to scrub a Tampa to Orlando bullet train.
Scott’s General Counsel Charles Trippe said nothing in state law could force the governor to spend the federal money offered as a carrot to states to develop alternative transportation networks.
“The governor is not demanded by the federal government to do anything,” Trippe said. “He only has to spend what has been appropriated. None of that federal grant money has been appropriated so he has no duty to spend it.”