Rain Tonight, Tuesday
April 16, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph becoming south.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
FHP Arrests Molino Woman On Drug Charges
April 16, 2012
A Molino woman is facing drug charges after a recent traffic stop on Highway 29 near Brent Lane.
Marlo Sheriee Knapp, age 28 of Crabtree Church Road, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, felony driving with a suspended license as a habitual offender and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to an arrest report, she was stopped by a Florida Highway patrol trooper who found that her license was revoked for seven years in July 2010. Insider her vehicle, the trooper reported finding a crack pipe with residue and numerous hypodermic needles. When searched, authorities reported finding two Xanax pills without a prescription in her purse, along with two used hypodermic needles.
Knapp was released from the Escambia County Jail on an $11,000 bond.
Photos: Molino 12U, 16U Lady Jags
April 16, 2012
The Molino 12U Lady Jags took part in the Mid Season Softball Tourney in Pace over the weekend.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Submitted photos by Gary Carnley for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Releases Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll
April 16, 2012
Bratt Elementary School has released their honor roll for the third nine weeks.
All A’s
Anna Adams
Maggie Amerson
Lexxi Baggett
Haley Baker
John Bashore
Zoe Bergfield
Leah Berry
Brody Black
Tanner Boone
Luke Bridges
Aiden Broadhead
Lexi Broadhead
Keaton Brown
Abbie Buford
Katie Buford
Conner Byrne
Emilee Cabral
Ashtyn Carnley
Noah Casson
Savannah Doremus
Ryan Dove
Jayson Fayard
Jamyla Feagin
Amanda Franklin
Gabby Franklin
Makayla Garrett
Caitlyn Gibson
Alabama Gilley
David Gilley
Amber Gilman
JP Gilman
Emma Gilmore
Shelby Godwin
Zane Gurganus
Kara Hawkins
Sarah Margaret Hetrick
Hannah Hughes
April Johnson
Anna King
Trent Knighten
Kennedy Long
Braeden McGhee
Bailie Merchant
Colby Morris
Abigail Nelson
Travis Nelson
Christopher Nordman
Jaylon North
Madison Peterson
Libby Pugh
Dallon Rackard
Kinzie Rackard
Tyler Ray
Kenna Redmond
Teriana Redmond
Carter Sigafoose
McKenna Simmons
Lydia Smith
Bailey VanPelt
Cailee Wilburn
Autumn Williams
Clay Wilson
Lane Wilson
Kendall Wise
Connor Wolfe
All A’s and B’s
Cassidy Boutwell
Sheyenne Dillon
Jackson Edwards
Gracen Brook
Cameron Cloud
Savannah Spence
Franki Daw
Shane Hardin
Cheyenne Philyaw
Jalexis Robinson
Ty Wise
Kelley Bradley
Karlee Criswell
Colton Dockens
Ansleigh Maholovich
Chloe Criswell
Makayla Dove
Kerry Hicks
Da’Mius Wesley
T’ahna Wesley
Alyssa Stabler
Bryuana Bivins
Destiney Bradley
Michael Merchant
Mary Paige Nassar
Tobias Madison
Blaize Parrish
Matthew Pruitt
Arquavian Smith
Vivyan Smith
Sarah Branch
Madelyn Berry
Jayden Jackson
Paige Gibbs
Anna Lee
Shelby Rice
Kaleigh Macks
Shelby Bashore
Logan Chavers
Savannah Fullerton
Delaney Reynolds
Allison Rice
Wyatt Dillon
Martina Howard
Adam Miller
Erich Amerson
Alexis Evans
Tatyanna Findley
Jarvis Skanes
Kayla Campbell
Audrey Odom
Summer Waters
Taviana Parker
Anyis Cabral
Cassie Davis
Jonathan Gibbs
Ah’Zavion Gregory
Angel Merchant
Adrianne Shanks
Ashton Cloud
Addie White
Tyler Davis
Emilee Bomba
Kiara Wesley
Gracie Godwin
Jaylee Redmond
Mary Rice
Ahmad Elliott
John Michael Ward
Ann-Margaret Boothe
Caren Cannon
Catherine Casey
Cameron Long
Aaliyah Tucker
Michael Ward
Shelby Bartley
Cantonment Man Charged With Forged Checks At Walmart
April 16, 2012
A Cantonment man was arrested for allegedly passing forged checks at two Pensacola stores.
Jourdan Alexander Truitt, 21, was charged with four counts of passing a forged check, one count of grand theft and larceny. He remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond on unrelated violation of probation charges.
Truitt allegedly wrote four checks totaling $935.49 to two Pensacola Walmart stores. According to an arrest report, he is seen on Walmart survelliance video using the checks for purchases.
The victim in the case is listed as Pen Air Federal Credit Union because they reimbursed their account holder for the money lost from her account.
Lee (Lavan) Edwards Martin
April 16, 2012
Mr. Lee (Lavan) Edwards Martin, age 79, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, April 13, 2012.He was born to the late Willis McGhee and Elsie Martin Holland. He was a 1951 graduate of Escambia County High School and attended Auburn University.
His 22-year army career began as a clerical administrator during the Korean War, and he later transferred to Germany. He also served at the Pentagon and in Belgium with NATO. After retiring in 1975, he worked in human resources at The Citadel in Charleston, SC, for 20 years.
He served as chapter commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and as a post member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Charleston. He was instrumental establishing the Atmore VFW Post were he served 16 years as commander. He also served as a scoutmaster, and as senior warden at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Martin who was survived by his children Shane and Cairra Martin.
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Edith Martin; three children, Pamela Martin, LeeVan Martin and his son, Cory Martin and Lisa Martin Oligee and her husband, Charles Oligee and their two children, Cade and Zane; numerous sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Petty-Eastside chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Teresa Leifur officiating. Burial will follow at Steadham Cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends Monday, April 16, 2012m from 6-9 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
There will be military body bearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Cory Martin, Shane Martin, Cairra Martin, Cade Oligee and Zane Oligee.
A family service was held at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anna’s Church, 100 Lynn McGhee Dr., Atmore, AL.
Blue Wahoos Walk Off With 2-1 Win Over Jacksonville
April 16, 2012
Pensacola first baseman Joel Guzman walked with the bases-loaded in the bottom of the ninth to give the Blue Wahoos a 2-1 win over the Jacksonville Suns in front of a capacity crowd of 5,038 on Sunday afternoon at Pensacola’s multi-use stadium.
The win gives Pensacola a 1-0 lead in the five-game series, while the capacity crowd was the sixth in as many games at the Blue Wahoos’ bayfront stadium.
Pinch hitter Miguel Rojas, shortstop Didi Gregorius and third baseman Henry Rodriguez all singled in the final frame to set the stage for Guzman with two outs. The native of the Dominican Republic then drew a game-ending free pass on four pitches to cue the celebration and give the Blue Wahoos their second walk-off win at home this year.
Rodriguez started the scoring for Pensacola with a solo home run to left, his second of the year, to grab a 1-0 lead. Jacksonville however, drew the contest even at 1-1 when second baseman Jeff Dominguez brought home catcher Kyle Skipworth with a run-scoring single in the subsequent frame.
Blue Wahoos closer Donnie Joseph (1.0 IP, 1 BB, 3 SO) earned his second victory of the year after striking out the side in the ninth, while Suns reliever Wade Korpi (1.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 SO) suffered the loss after allowing the final run, along with three hits in 1.2 innings of support. Pensacola starter Pedro Villarreal (6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO) pitched well but did not receive a decision despite yielding just a lone earned run on only five hits while fanning five in six frames.
Gregorius (2-5), Rodriguez (2-5, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI) and second baseman Brodie Greene (2-4) all tallied multi-hit games for the Blue Wahoos, while right fielder Jake Smolinski (2-4, 1 2B) was the lone Suns batter to tally two hits. Despite his game-winning walk, Guzman saw his eight-game hit streak come to an end, though he has now reached base in his first nine contests.
Pensacola and Jacksonville meet again Monday night for the second game of the series, with first pitch scheduled for 7:00 pm. RHP Curtis Partch is scheduled to toe the rubber for the Blue Wahoos, while the Suns are expected to send RHP Bryan Evans to the mound.
By Andrew Green
Pictured: First baseman Joel Guzman delivers a bases-loaded walk to push Pensacola to a 2-1 win over Jacksonville on Sunday. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Heavy Lifters: Northview, Tate Athletes Compete For State Titles
April 16, 2012
Two North Escambia athletes will compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state weightlifting championships Friday and Saturday in Kissimmee, Fla.
Northview High School senior Andrew Farrow lifts in the 219 pound weight class. His best total of the season is 600 pounds. He will compete in the Class 1A finals on Friday.
Tate High School senior Chase Carroll lifts in the 183 pound weight class. With a 650 pound total lift, he’s the top ranked lifter in the class, according to the Florida High School Athletic Association. It’s the third trip to the FHSAA finals for Carroll, who also excels off the bench. He has a 3.7 GPA, and is in the National Honor Society, BETA Club, Rho Kappa, FFA, is FCA president and has participated in football and track.
Pictured: Northview High School senior Andrew Farrow. Pictured left: Tate High School senior Chase Carroll. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Chances Increase Early Week
April 15, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Blood Drive This Afternoon
April 15, 2012
There is a blood drive going on this afternoon in McDavid. It will continue until 3 p.m. at the McDavid Mini Mart on Highway 29 across from the fire department.
While all blood types are needed, there is currently a critical need for O-negative, according to Betty Roberts, spokesperson for Northwest Florida Blood Services.
Blood donors must be at least 18 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds or more, be in good health and have a picture identification.