West Florida Beats Tate
September 15, 2012
The West Florida Jaguars beat the Tate Aggies 56-7 Friday night in Cantonment.
The Aggies were unable to cross midfield until the second quarter against a strong West Florida defense, and West Florida held a 42-0 lead at the half thanks to a strong offense. WFHS quarterback Joey Baker had just over 300 yards and touchdown passes of 15, 46 and 26 yards plus a 1-yard keeper.
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Pictured: West Florida beat the Tate Aggies Friday night in Cantonment. Submitted photos by Hope Bonucchi for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton ‘Canes Blow Past Choctaw County 42-13
September 15, 2012
The Flomaton Hurricanes powered to a 42-13 Class 2A, Region 1 win Friday night over Choctaw County.
Flomaton took the lead 8-0 with just over three minutes to go in the first quarter on a 2-yard run from Ryheem Dixon. But the Choctaw County fought back, taking a 13-8 lead over FHS with a 4-yard TD and a 70-yard interception return.
But the Canes stormed back for the lead with a 15-yard run from Gorad Sanders with just under eight minutes go in the half. That put Flomaton on top for the remainder of the contest.
Tripp Vickery was 5 for 6 with 171 yards. He had a 77-yard TD pass to Levi Carden and a 15-yard pass to Dylan Carpenter. Dixon had three touchdowns on the night and 116 yards on 17 carries. Sander racked up 82 yards for Flomaton on eight carries.
The Flomaton Hurricanes (1-2, 1-1) will be on the road next Friday night at Mobile Christian.
Man Gets 40 Years In Oakwood Terrace Shooting
September 15, 2012
An Escambia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a shooting at Oakwood Terrace.
Marlon Faron Kelly, 27, was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and aggravated assault with a firearm.
Following the verdict, Judge Jan Shackelford sentenced Kelly to 40 years state prison with 25 years as a mandatory minimum under the 10-20-Life law.
In the early morning hours of October 10, 2011, at the Oakwood Terrace Apartment complex, Kelly fired a 45-caliber pistol at three young men as they were leaving the complex. Two of the victims were shot in the back of their legs while the third was unharmed.
Kelly was developed as the primary suspect and confessed to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigator.
12.5 Pounds Of Pot Found During Raid, Two Charged
September 15, 2012
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized 12.5 pounds of marijuana as they executed a search warrant Friday.
“Once all was said and done, 12.5 pounds of marijuana, crack and powder cocaine and prescription drugs were seized and taken off the streets of Escambia County,” said Matt Baxter, spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office, about the raid in the 7100 block of Glendora Street.
Stefan Casanova, 26, and Artic Pryor, 23, both of Pensacola, were arrested during the raid and are facing multiple drug related charges.
Sneads Pirates Take 19-14 Win From The Jay Royals
September 15, 2012
The Jay Royals lost to the Sneads Pirates in Jay Friday night, 19-14.
Sneads took the lead with two and quarter minutes to go in the first quarter. The Pirates held on to the their 7-0 advantage until the Royals tied it up 7-7 with three and half minutes in the half with a pass from QB Tate Upton to Ashton Dennington.
The Royals were pumped as the second half began, scoring on play number two of the third quarter with a 64-yarder from Upton to Hunter Dillawhaw, 14-7 Jay. Sneads quickly fought back but missed a kick for Jay to retain the lead 14-13.
Sneads sealed the win on a 75-yarder for a 19-14 win.
The Jay Royals will sit out next week with an open date before hitting the road to South Walton on September 28.
Pictured: The Jay Royals at home Friday night with a loss to Sneads. NorthEscambia.com photos by Michelle Gibbs, click to enlarge.
Escambia County’s Justin Gatlin, Team USA Honored At White House
September 15, 2012
Escambia County Olympian Justin Gatlin and the rest of Team USA were welcomed to the White House Friday to honor their participation and success in this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.
At an event on the South Lawn, Mrs. Obama told the athletes that she was impressed not only by the 200-plus medals they brought home, but also by their dedication and hard work leading up to the games.
“I want you to know how inspired we are by all of you — your passion, your dedication, your courage,” First Lady Michelle Obama said the during the event on the South Lawn.
President Barack Obama — who shared that he was able to catch some of the Olympic events thanks to mastering his DVR — told the athletes that they “could not have been better ambassadors and better representatives for the United States and what we stand for”.
During the 2012 Olympics Gatlin won the bronze in the men’s 100m dash and, along with his team, took the silver in the men’s 4×100 meter relay.
“I went out there to challenge a mountain,” Gatlin said after winning the bronze. “I went out there to challenge the odds.”
Pictured top: Escambia County Olympian Justin Gatlin (far left) and Team USA were welcome to the White House Friday. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Two Of America’s Favorite Farmer’s Markets Open Today
September 15, 2012
Two area farmer’s markets named as among America’s favorites will be open today.
The Market at Saint Monica’s on Highway 95A in Cantonment was named the number 10 small market in the country by the group American Farmland Trust. The Palafox Market, held in downtown Pensacola, was named the number 10 large market in the U.S. The Palafox market was also named the Florida’s second favorite.
The bi-monthly Market at Saint Monica’s will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church, located at 699 South Highway 95A in Cantonment. Featured items and new vendors this week include Cherry Pit Delights for aching muscles, home baked pound cakes, hand sewn pillowcases with sports and team prints, goats mile soap and many more farmer’s market favorites.
The Palafox market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Palafox Street between Garden and Wright streets in downtown Pensacola. Available items will include pepper jelly, peanut brittle, fresh and pickled okra, raw milk (for animal consumption, and much more.
Pictured top: The Palafox Market in downtown Pensacola. Pictured inset and below: Items for sale earlier this summer at the Market at Saint Monica’s in Cantonment. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Billy Ray Downey
September 15, 2012
Mr. Billy Ray Downey, 79, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Atmore.
Mr. Downey was a native of Nokomis and a life-long resident of Atmore. Mr. Downey was a retired pipe fitter and a partner at B & J Bait Shop for years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Downey; one son, Marty Downey; and parents Robert and Elma Downey.
Survivors include two daughters, Vickie (Terry) Day of McCullough and Debbie Still of Atmore; seven grandchildren, Amy Day, Megan Day, Justin Still, Heidi (Nathan) Dortch, Destiny Downey, Miles Downey and Trinity Downey; seven great-grandchildren, Tristen Boothe, Tanner Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Bailey Knighten, Kirsten Still, Jayden Still and Bryleigh Still.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 15, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jason Cox, Ronnie Barnhill, Ricky Nelson, Randy Baker, Johnny Hadley and James Wall.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Perkins, Don White, Bobby McCall and Freddie Godwin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Teen Struck, Killed By Vehicle
September 14, 2012
A teen was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday night in Ensley.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 13-year old Jonathan Wright was running across the southbound lanes of Highway 29 at Barber Street at 10:30 p.m. when he was struck by a 2006 Dodge driven by 69-year old Frankie J. Brown of Pensacola. Wright was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Brown and his passenger, 65-year old Shirley Brown of Pensacola, were not injured. Any charges are pending completion of a traffic homicide investigation.
Wright was a seventh grade student at Woodham Middle School.
No Tag Light Lands Two In Jail On Drug Charges
September 14, 2012
A non-working tag light landed two people in the Escambia County Jail on drug charges.
An Escambia County deputy stopped a Toyota at the intersection of Well Line Road and Coulter Road in Cantonment for the tag light. Deputies reported that the driver, 49-year old Kirby Brian Smith of Molino, had prescription medications containing oxycodone and hydrocodone in his front pants pocket.
The passenger, 31-year old Nicole Danielle Jones of Pensacola, had a pack of cigarettes containing half of an oxycodone in her possession, according to an arrest report. In her pink purse inside the vehicle, deputies reported finding marijuana and medications containing oxycodone and hydrocodone. Also in the purse, deputies said they found a black digital scale.
Jones said the half oxycodone pill belonged to her mother, and she was holding it so her mother would not over-medicate. She claimed the scales were used for her son’s boy scouts. She told deputies that none of the other pills or the marijuana belonged to her.
Smith told deputies that he had a prescription for the pills in his pocket, but he did not have the prescription with him.
Smith was charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and given a warning for the defective tag light. Kirby was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $15,000 bond.
Jones was charged with marijuana possession, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.She was released from jail on a $7,000 bond.