Here Are This Week’s High School Football Scores
September 25, 2021
Here are high school football scores from Thursday and Friday nights across the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Escambia 35, Tate 0
- West Florida 35, Washington 14
- Pine Forest 46, Pensacola Catholic 7
- Gulf Breeze 42, Pace 14
- Navarre 24, Leon 14
- Pensacola High (bye week)
- Baker 43, Northview 42 (OT) (Thursday) [Details...]
- Holmes County 27, Jay 12 (Thursday)
ALABAMA
- Escambia County 42, Monroe County 0
- Escambia Academy 21, Tuscaloosa Academy 6
- UMS Wright 23, T.R. Miller 15
- New Brockton 30, W.S. Neal 26
- Flomaton (bye week)
Pictured: Tate at Escambia. NorthEscambia.com photo by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
‘Generic Threat’ Leads To Increased Police Presence At Middle School In Atmore
September 24, 2021
There was an increased police presence Friday at Escambia County Middle School in Atmore after an unspecified threat posted on social media.
“We have been made aware of a generic threat that might impact Escambia County Middle School,” the Escambia County (AL) School District said in a posted statement. “Wee do not believe Escambia County Middle School is the intended target.”
Additional officers from the Atmore Police Department and the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office were on campus Friday “out of an abundance of caution”, the district said.
In February 2020, a threat of violence at the school led to the arrest of two juveniles.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Man Enters Plea, To Be Sentenced For Murdering A Former Molino Fire Chief
September 24, 2021
An Escambia County man will be sentenced in late October for the murder of a former Molino fire chief.
Jared Cordel Clakley, 31, entered a plea of no contest to a charge of second degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the shooting death of Gary Diamond.
Diamond was shot and killed outside his Molino Road home shortly after 3:30 a.m. on December 26, 2020.
Three witnesses told deputies that Clakley fired four or five shots at Diamond before fleeing in his vehicle. Deputies found the vehicle wrecked near Highway 95A and Molino Road, but Clakley had fled. A K-9 unit was deployed to track him down. He was later located at a family member’s home near Holsberry Place.
Pictured: The scene of the murder in the 400 block of Molino Road early in the morning on December 26, 2020. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Big 30,000 Pound Food Giveaway Saturday In Cantonment
September 24, 2021
A 30,000 pound food giveaway will be held this Saturday, September 25 in Cantonment.
The event will take place on a first come, first served basis from 8-10 a.m. at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street. The giveaway is sponsored by Rep. Michelle Salzman, Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Pinewood Presbyterian Church, Cantonment Improvement Committee and Trailer Parts Plus of Florida.
Organizers say they plan to hold the large food distribution once per quarter.
COVID-19 Exposed Students No Longer Required To Quarantine Under New Policy
September 24, 2021
A new COVID-19 quarantine policy is now in effect in Escambia County schools, keeping with a recent state directive that allows exposed students to never miss class.
Under the new rule, parents and guardians will be able to make the choice for their child in the Escambia County School District.
Students who are exposed to a COVID-19 positive case and who are asymptomatic, will no longer be required to quarantine. In this situation, if a parent wishes to send their asymptomatic child to school, no other action is necessary on the part of the parent or guardian, according to the district.
However, parents will still have the right to quarantine their asymptomatic students that have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case for up to seven days from the date of the exposure. The parent or guardian must notify the school district of their decision for accurate attendance reporting.
“This new directive has altered District, as well as parental, protocols,” Superintendent Tim Smith said. “This ever-evolving situation will continue to be a work in progress. We ask that our parents and the community continue to work with District personnel as we navigate these new directives.”
Symptomatic students or students who have been deemed COVID-19 positive may return to school after:
- receiving a negative COVID-19 test result and remaining asymptomatic OR
- waiting 10 days since symptoms began or positive test result and have had no fever for 24 hours OR
- receiving written permission from a medical doctor licensed under chapter 458, an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459 or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 464.
The District will continue to keep records of contact tracing, adhere to enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols, and encourage social distancing, where feasible.
Great Weather Continues Through The Weekend
September 24, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
T-Mobile Awards $50,000 Hometown Grant For Downtown Atmore Project
September 24, 2021
Atmore is one of 25 small towns awarded a “Hometown Grant” from T-Mobile.
Atmore will use the $50,000 to provide an internet technology lab as well as computer furnishings which will be located in the former Atmore Hardware store on Main Street.
The downtown hardware store and adjacent Strand Theatre are under renovation. The hardware store will become a flexible community space, while the theatre will be restored to its early 1920s glory.
The T-Mobile Hometown Grants are being awarded across the county “to jumpstart vital community development projects to re-energize these towns and build upon what makes them unique,” according to the carrier.
“These incredible projects spark innovation, ingenuity and hard work that have always been the hallmark of our nation’s small towns,” said Jon Freier, executive vice president of Consumer Group at T-Mobile. “From beautifying historic Main Streets to building all-new retail spaces, pop-ups and parks … this is part of our commitment to rural America, and we can’t wait to see all these creative plans come to life.”
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Ernest Ward Middle Beats Central Baldwin (With Photo Gallery)
September 24, 2021
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat the Central Baldwin Middle School Bears 20-0 Thursday night in Walnut Hill.
The Eagles travel to Jay next Tuesday at 6 p.m. before hosting Snook on October 5.
Ernest Ward Middle School has the only middle school football team in Escambia County, Florida.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Celebrates Senior Night With 3-1 Win Over Jay (With Gallery)
September 24, 2021
The Northview Lady Chiefs celebrated their seniors Thursday night before celebrating a big 3-1 win over the Jay Royals.
Northview defeated Jay 21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-20.
The Chiefs honored eight senior players: Nevaeh Brown, Mia Starns, Kinzey Powell, Cassie Davis, Grayson James, Taylor Levins, Kayla Dixon and Payton Gilchrist.
For a senior night and game action photo gallery, click or tap here.
NorthEscamiba.com photos, click to enlarge.
Baker Tops Northview By One In Overtime Thriller
September 24, 2021
The Baker Gators topped the Northview chiefs by one in an overtime thriller Thursday night.
Going for a two-point conversion win or lose, the Gators won 43-42.
The Gators jumped out to a 7-0 lead a little over three minutes into the game on a 43-yard touchdown run from Kayleb Wagner, who set a state record last week with 535 rushing yards on just 25 carries and six touchdowns against South Walton.
A couple of minutes later, Jamarkus Jefferson was in the end zone from two yards out for the Chiefs. With a good kick from Brandon Ferguson, the ballgame was in a 7-7 tie in Baker.
Wagner added a 69-yard touchdown in the first, 14-7 Baker headed into the second. Baker scored again with about nine minutes to go in the half from, you guessed it, Wagner to expand the Gators lead to 21-7 over the Chiefs.
Northview answered with a 15-yard pass from quarterback Kaden Odom to Jefferson with a great catch in the corner of the end zone, narrowing the Baker lead to 21-14 after another good Ferguson kick.
But Wagner was not done with an 11-yard TD run, before the Chiefs scored again. Baker was up by a touchdown 28-21 at the half.
Early in the third, Odom found Jefferson from 16 yards out, and Ferguson nailed the PAT to tie the game at 28-28. Baker scored again with a 62-yard run from Wagner, 35-28 Gators to round out quarter number three.
Northview tied it up 35-all in the fourth when Odom found Wyatt Scruggs, setting up an overtime showdown.
In the first overtime period, QB Odom connected with Jefferson with a 3-yard pass, and once again Ferguson put the pigskin through the uprights, 42-35 with the Chiefs on top.
On Baker’s OT possession, Brandon Moss had a 10-yard TD run and was in for the two point conversion and the Baker win.
Northview has not beat Baker in the regular season since the Chiefs’ 2012 state championship run.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.