Cold Front Brings Change
March 15, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Oh My! It Was Pi Day With Pie In The Face For Kingsfield Elementary Teachers
March 15, 2019
Thursday was Pi Day, held to honor 3.14, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. And Kingsfield Elementary School celebrated with pie.
Teachers volunteered to get pied in the face as part of a Relay for Life fundraiser.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Baseball: Tate Beats Catholic, Northview Bests Freeport; Softball: Northview Tops Freeport
March 15, 2019
Tate 7, Catholic 1
The Tate Aggies beat Pensacola Catholic 7-1 Thursday night in a meeting of two of the most storied baseball teams in Florida.
Cole Fryman earned the victory on the mound for Tate Aggies Varsity. He allowed three hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Brantley Culbertson and Easton Sidner entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
Darrien McDowell homered for the Aggies in the third and went 4-4 with two runs and a RBI. Also for Tate: Hunter McLean 1-3; Raymond Lafleur 1-4, R 2B; Chase Tolbert 2-3, RBI; Cole Fryman RBI; Jadon Fryman 2-4, 2RBI; Michael Potts RBI; Adam Nisewonger R; Aaron Noack R.
Thursday night was the first meeting in more than a decade for Tate and Catholic. Between the two schools, there have been two national championships, 10 state championships, 63 playoff appearances, 39 trips to the Final Four, and 180 state championship games.
Up next, it’s the Aggies Classic next week for Tate.
Northview 10, Freeport 1
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The Northview Chiefs earned a big 10-1 win over the Freeport Bulldogs in a district game Thursday night.
Seth Killam pitched the win for the Chiefs, going for six and two-third innings, giving up four hits and one run while striking out 11 and walking zero. Nick Venable threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Venable recorded the last out to earn the save for the Chiefs.
For Northview: Adam Aliff 3-4, 2R, RBI; Nick Venable 3-4, 2R ,2B; Killam 2-3, 2R; Ben Wilson 1-3, R; Jackson Moore 2R; Taylor Wilson R; Jacob Bryant RBI.
Northview and Freeport will battle again Friday night at 6 p.m. in Freeport.
Escambia 4, Pine Forest 3
With a run in the bottom of the eighth, the Escambia Gators defeated the Pine Forest Eagles Thursday night 4-3.
Timmy Williams took the loss for Pine Forest Eagles Varsity. He allowed one hit and one run over two-thirds of an inning, striking out two and with no walks.
Christian Munoz and Jason Roberts had two hits apiece for the Eagles. John Pinette, Jaylen Bryant and Jared Riddell also had hits.
SOFTBALL
Northview 7, Freeport 1
Northview 12, Freeport 1
The Northview Chiefs varsity softball team beat Freeport 7-1 Thursday night in Freeport, while the Northview junior varsity team pounded Freeport 12-1.
In varsity action, Tori Herrington allowed three hits, walked two and had 13 strikeouts in seven innings.
At bat for the Chiefs: Aubree Love 2-3, 2RBI; Herrington 1-4, 2RBI; Heather Knowles 1-4, 3R; Kaitlin Gafford 1-4, R; Payton Gilchrist RBI.
Tate baseball photos by Crystal Tolbert for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Andrew J. “A.J.” Hudson
March 15, 2019
Andrew J. “A.J.” Hudson, 86 of Oak Grove, FL. passed away March 14, 2019 in Oak Grove. He was born November 21, 1932 in Crestview, FL. to the late Rev. R.F. and Helen Hill Hudson. He attended Walnut Hill Baptist Church and served in the United States Navy. He was a Brick Mason and owned Hudson Masonry Company for many years. A.J. Hudson was a kind, soft-spoken, compassionate man, with the heart of a servant. He loved fishing, hunting, traveling our country in his motorhome with his wife, Ernestine and serving his neighbors and relatives. Most of all he loved our Savior Jesus Christ who he shared with many people. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Mary Alice Hudson, siblings; Robert Hudson, Junior Hudson, Billy Ray Hudson, Ouida Leader and Inez Chavis.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Ernestine Milstead Hudson of Oak Grove, FL. Three sons Paul (Linda) Hudson of Oak Grove, FL, Robert Hudson of Pensacola, FL. and Edward (Sharon) Hudson of Oak Grove, FL. Grandchildren Kim (Jamie) Brown, Joshua (Deanna) Hudson, Brandy (Steven) White, Neil (Phuong) Hudson, Ashley Hudson and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 18, 2019 at 2 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Steven White, Jamie Brown, Joshua Hudson, Neil Hudson, Ryan Hudson and Robert Milstead.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 18, 2019 from 1pm until service time at 2pm from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Northview Second In District Weight Meet; 14 Lifters Advance To Regionals
March 15, 2019
The Northview boys weightlifting team finished 2nd overall in the District 1-1A weightlifting meet on Thursday afternoon at Baker. The Chiefs fell to the host Gators, while out-scoring West Florida, Jay, Pensacola Catholic, Pensacola High School and Rocky Bayou.
Individually, two Chiefs claimed district championships in their respective weight classes.
In the 219-lb. weight class, junior Jacob Hawkins claimed first with a 295-lb. bench press and a 245-lb. clean and jerk.
In the 129-lb. weight class, junior Trent Kite claimed first with a 230-lb. bench press and a 185-lb. clean and jerk.
Also placing for the Chiefs were:
139-lb. weight class: Logan Bryan, 4th; Tyler Ray, 6th
154-lb. weight class: Jarius Moorer, 3rd
169-lb. weight class: Daniel Merit, 3rd
183-lb. weight class: Aunterio Minor, 2nd; Rayvon Bush, 6th
199-lb. weight class: William Swearengin, 4th
219-lb. weight class: Lance McLaughlin, 2nd
238-lb. weight class: Jojo Parker, 4th; Trevor Scott, 5th
HVY-lb. weight class: Matthew Caine, 4th; Cameron Findley, 6th
All individuals that placed top 6 will advance to the Region 1 weight meet held at Baker High School on Friday, March 29.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs finished second in the district Thursday. Pictured below: Trent Kent (left) and Jacob Hawkins won individual district championships. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High Wind Ensemble Performs During NAS Pensacola Change Of Command
March 15, 2019
The Tate High School Wind Ensemble performed for a Change of Command ceremony Thursday at the National Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola.
By The Numbers: How Many Calls Did Escambia Fire Rescue Answer Last Month?
March 15, 2019
Escambia Fire Rescue responded to 65 fires during February, including a kitchen fire that injured a woman February 22 on Pine Forest Road in Walnut Hill (pictured above) and a fire that heavily damaged Taco Bell on Nine Mile Road (pictured bottom) on February 6.
The department’s 1,533 calls also included 150 vehicle crashes and 679 medical calls.
Details are in the infographic below.
This infographic includes a sampling of Escambia Fire Rescue calls for service during February 2019. It does not include every call category.
Pictured top: A woman was injured in a kitchen fire February 22 on Pine Forest Road in Walnut Hill. Pictured bottom: Fire also heavily damaged Taco Bell on Nine Mile Road on February 6. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fourth Earthquake Reported Near Florida-Alabama Line
March 14, 2019
The fourth earthquake in the North Escambia area in about a week occurred early Wednesday morning near Pollard, AL.
The USGS now says the magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred about 1.1 miles south of Pollard, or about 5 miles northeast of Century, at 1:50 a.m. It was centered about three miles deep off Pollard Road near McBride Circle. There were no injuries or property damage reported.
(While the quake occurred very early Wednesday morning, the minor earthquake report was not issued by the USGS until Thursday night.)
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was centered near Highway 31 and Hillview Drive about 8:26 p.m Tuesday.
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported just outside Flomaton Monday afternoon. It occurred three miles north-northeast of Flomaton near Old Fannie Road and Welka Road at 1:36 p.m. The epicenter was about three miles deep.
A smaller 2.7 earthquake occurred the night of March 6 between Century and Jay. The epicenter was near the intersection of Nelsontown Road and Shell Road.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the North Escambia area sits on the Bahamas Fracture Seismic Zone (the BSZ). Several earthquakes have occurred along this zone in recent years, but most are too weak to be felt by residents. A significant earthquake is not considered likely in the area.
ECSO: Man Steals Car From Molino Restaurant Then Returns It
March 14, 2019
A man that stole a car from a Molino restaurant Wednesday morning didn’t get very far before he returned it, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Tommy George Craig, 30, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on a charge of felony grand theft of a motor vehicle.
Witnesses told deputies they watched as Craig walked around the parking lot of Jimmy’s Grill on Highway 29 and then entered a vehicle. They said he pulled the vehicle away from the front of the business and then drove back, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
“He didn’t really get very far,” said Amber Southard, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. She said the vehicle had been left unlocked with the key fob on the center console.
Craig remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning with bond set at $2,500.
Senate Bill Introduced To Rename Part Of Highway 29 For Highway Worker Killed Last Year
March 14, 2019
A bill was introduced Wednesday in the Florida Senate to rename a portion of Highway 29 near McDavid for a highway worker struck and killed by a vehicle last year.
If passed into law, the bill by Sen. Doug Broxson would designate Highway 29 between Cox Road and Sigler Road as “Maceo Perkins Parkway”.
Maceo A. Perkins, 41, was with a group of workers employed by Broad Spectrum working on Highway 29 near Siglar Road. Just after noon on April 6, 2018, he was hit by a vehicle driven by 60-year old Sharon Odom of Century. The Florida Highway Patrol said Odom’s 2006 Ford Mustang traveled off the roadway onto the west shoulder, colliding with Perkins and the workers’ unoccupied Dodge Ram truck.. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“That was my best friend. That was everything I had. It’s like a part of me is gone,” Perkins’ wife Laquinda Perkins said.
The couple moved to Escambia County in 2017 to be near their parents. Maceo had a distinct passion for cooking and also enjoyed football and traveling. He awoke early every morning to work out, read scripture, and occasionally worked on his plan to open a local Wing Spot franchise. Everyone who knew Maceo always had wonderful things to say about his positive and upbeat character and his respectful and friendly nature, according to an Escambia County resolution.
Odom passed away at her Century home four days after the crash.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
