UWF Finalizes Purchase Of Scenic Hills Country Club
September 21, 2012
The University of West Florida is celebrating a partnership between their property development company Business Enterprises, Inc. and the Scenic Hills Country Club.
BEI’s purchase of the 150-acre, 18-hole Jerry Pate designed golf course was recently finalized for about $2.2 million without using any taxpayer dollars. The purchase is expected to generate additional income for the UWF in the future while enhancing the educational experience for UWF students.
Man Gets Two Life Sentences For Double Murder
September 21, 2012
An Escambia County man was convicted Thursday afternoon for a double murder two years ago.
Jeremy Jenkins, 26, received two life sentences immediately after the guilty verdict for the October 13, 2010, shooting deaths of De’neisha Kimbrell Lewis and Corleis Dion Robinson.
Deputies first responded to a weapons discharge call at the Royal Crest Apartments, 190 Old Corry Field Rd. in Pensacola. Upon arrival deputies made contact with a private security officer who stated he had heard several shots from the complex. Deputies began walking the complex and found Lewis, 19, and Robinson, 22, lying outside an apartment. Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined that they had been the victims of a robbery.
25 Year Prison Sentence Handed Down For Robbing Taxi Driver
September 21, 2012
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to prison for robbing a taxi driver.
D’Andrea Lydell Robinson was sentenced to 25 years state prison by Judge Gary Bergosh for robbery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
On October 30, 2011, Robinson and two other individuals called Yellow Cab and requested a taxi. When the taxi arrived all three men held the taxi driver, Wiley Dickerson, Jr., at gunpoint and demanded money. When Dickerson did not immediately comply, he was shot in the leg. He then handed over his money and was ordered by the men to drive away.
Dickerson ended up turning around and pursuing the three men who were now fleeing on bicycles. Dickerson caught up with and struck Robinson’s bicycle with his taxi, throwing him to the ground. When Robinson fell, he dropped his cell phone and a firearm.
Ballistics analysis determined that the gun dropped by Robinson fired the shot that hit Dickerson. Additionally, the cell phone dropped by Robinson had been used to summon the cab, according to the State Attorney’s Office.
JV Football: Baker Over Northview; Tate Beats Escambia (With Gallery)
September 21, 2012
Tate picked up a win while Northview took a loss in junior varsity football action Thursday afternoon.
The JV Tate Aggies defeated the JV Escambia Gators 34-14 in Pensacola. The JV Aggies will host Pine Forest next Thursday night at 6:30.
In Bratt, the Baker Gators defeated Northview 14-6. Northview’s lone touchdown came on a 6-yard run from Hunter Sherouse . The Chiefs went for two, with sophomore Keondre Lett coming just short of the end zone. The JV Chiefs will will host Escambia County High School of Atmore Monday night at 6:30.
For a photo gallery from Northview versus Baker, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Man Charged With Beating Man Over Spilled Beer
September 21, 2012
A Cantonment man has been arrested for allegedly beating another man in the face with a baseball bat over a spilled beer.
Robert Michael Lanquist, 22, was charged with felony aggravated battery causing bodily harm on disability. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $15,000 bond.
The victim told deputies he and Lanquist became involved in an argument at a female’s house on Forest Avenue after a beer was spilled on Lanquist. The victim said Lanquist walked away and returned with a baseball bat, striking the victim in the head and face. according to an arrest report.
The victim suffered injuries that required his broken jaw to be wired together, metal plates to be surgically implanted into his jaw and potentially permanent loss of feeling., the report states.
Lanquist admitted to deputies that he did become involved in an altercation with the victim after he poured a beer on him and began to belittle his mother. He admitted to punching the victim in the face but denied having a weapon, deputies said.
Lanquist was also arrested on felony charges last week after he was charged with stealing guns from his uncle’s house hours after he had a heart attack and died. Read more…
Volleyball: Northview Lady Chiefs Dominate Laurel Hill (With Gallery)
September 21, 2012
The Northview Lady Chiefs swept Laurel Hill Thursday in varsity and junior varsity volleyball.
In varsity action, Northview beat Laurel Hill in Bratt 25-18, 25-16, 25-22. For the Lady Chiefs, Morgan Payne had on ace, three kills, one assist and three digs; Mistry Doran added one ace, eight kills and two blocks.
In junior varsity action, Northview downed Laurel Hill 25-12. 25-11. Shelby Nielsen had six aces and three kills. Kyndall Hall had five aces and three assists; E’Layzha Bates contributed two aces.
The Lady Chiefs will travel to Pensacola Catholic next Tuesday with the junior varsity playing at 5:00 and the varsity at 6:00.
Pictured: Northview defeated Laurel Hill Thursday afternoon in varsity volleyball. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Prep Football Finals
September 21, 2012
Here’s a look at Friday night football finals from around the North Escambia area:
- Northview 34 South Walton 7 [Read more...]
- Escambia 45, Tate 0 [Read more...]
- West Florida 38, Panama City Bay 0
- Pensacola 11, Milton 7
- Pace 38, Pine Forest 21
- Gulf Breeze 42, Arnold 7
- Catholic 28, Crestview 7
- Mobile Christian 40, Flomaton 14
- UMS Wright 50, Escambia County 15
- Escambia Academy 34, Morgan Academy 6
- WS Neal 54, Selma 6
- TR Miller 37, Bayside 35
Franklin Judge Vann
September 21, 2012
Franklin Judge Vann, age 77 of Jay, died on Thursday, September 20, 2012.
He was a lifelong resident of Jay. He was a member of Ebenezer Church and retired from the Santa Rosa School System. He enjoyed fishing, mowing grass and raking pine straw. He was a kind good hearted person who had many friends and enjoyed talking to everyone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Judge and Lonnie Vann; sister, Daisey Cox and brother, James Vann.
He is survived by brother Bill (Mildred) Vann; sister, Mittie Allen and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012, from 12-2 p.m. at Ebenezer Church. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Bobby Carnley officiating services. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Brent “Elroy” Roberts
September 21, 2012
Mr. Brent “Elroy” Roberts, 55, passed away on September 16, 2012, at an Atmore hospital.
Mr. Roberts was a native of Atmore and has resided in Atmore for most of his life. Mr. Roberts is preceded in death by his father, Erby Lee Roberts.
Survivors include his mother, Melbus Roberts of Atmore; son, Nicholas (Ashlee) Roberts of Atmore; daughter, Ashley (Jason Rousseau) Roberts of Huffman, TX; brother, Darrell (Karen) Roberts of Ozark, MO; three sisters, Lettie Marie (Lawrence) Capers of Gonzalez, LA, Marilyn Parker of Perdido and Deborah (Michael) Doucet of Gonzalez, LA; two grandchildren, Kayden Bryars and Kinsleigh Roberts; two nieces and six nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 20, 2012, Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Dorsey McDonald officiating.
Burial was at Guy’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Erby Parker, Charles Dean, Jeremy Rayborn, Nick Agerton, Chris Blackmon and Jimmy Campbell.
Honorary pallbearers were L.C. Moore and Fred Pruett.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Eunice Powell Brantley Smith
September 21, 2012
Eunice Powell Brantley Smith, 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012, in Century. She was a homemaker, born in Pollard, AL on September 04, 1924, to the late C.T. and Rachel Nowling Powell. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Flomaton.
She is preceded in death by husbands, John H. Brantley and Allen Smith; five brothers, and one sister.
She is survived by three sons, Jimmy (Faye) Brantley of Flomaton, Wayne A. (Sandra) Smith and Vernon (Janet) Smith all of Valley, AL; one daughter, Carolyn (Haywood) Rowland of Flomaton; four grandchildren, Bukie Murph, Malett Rowland, John Brantley and Missy Brantley; and two great-grandchildren, Christopher Rowland and Jordan Rowland.
Services were held Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Flomaton with Rev. Jerry Keese, Rev. J.T. Guyton and Rev. Dustin Stockstill officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Mickey Powell, Kenny Powell, Scottie Waller, Jordan Rowland, Speedy Brantley and Dewey Bondurant.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.