Tate High’s Allison Baer Signs With Millsaps College Volleyball
March 22, 2022
Tate High School senior Allison Baer signed Monday to play volleyball at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Strong to Severe Storms Becoming Likely This Afternoon Into Wednesday Morning
March 22, 2022
The risk of severe storms begins to increase Tuesday afternoon and evening into Wednesday morning.
Potential threats include winds capable of damaging trees, power lines, structures and crops; tornadoes; and large hail. Areas of flash flooding are possible.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Northview Takes Early Lead, Tops Flomaton 7-5
March 22, 2022
The Northview Chiefs jumped out to a six-run lead in the first inning Monday at Hurricane Park on the way to a 7-5 win over Flomaton.
Josh Landis earned the win for the Chiefs, going four and two-thirds innings while giving up four runs on three hits. Jamarcus Jefferson took the mound in relief, going two and a third innings allowing on run on five hits while striking out four.
Kaden Odom led at the plate for Northview, going 2-3 with a run and an RBI. Landis, Ethan Collier and Trent Knighten also had hits for the Chiefs.
John Miller Steele pitched six innings for the Hurricanes, allowing one run on four hits and striking out five.
Will Smith knocked a homer for Flomaton, while Nicholas Turner and Ray Salazar led with two hits each at the plate. Caleb Silbernagel, Nolan Chavers and Wyatt Kent added one hit each.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Woman Killed In Crash Involving 3-Wheel Vehicle In Pace
March 21, 2022
A 46-year old Pace woman was killed Monday morning in traffic crash in Pace.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the woman was traveling south on Chumuckla Highway just north of Tunnel Road. Troopers said her three-wheel Vanderhall crossed the center line for an unknown reason and collided with the front of a tow truck. The driver of the truck, a 32-year old Pensacola man, was not injured.
Chumuckla Highway north of the five-points intersection was closed by the crash and subsequent investigation for several hours.
File photo.
Bluff Springs, Cotton Lake and Williams Lake Recreation Sites Closed Due To Flooding
March 21, 2022
The Northwest Florida Water Management District has closed three recreation sites in the Escambia River Wildlife Management Area due to flooding.
The Bluff Springs, Cotton Lake and Williams Lake sites are closed until further notice.
Pictured: Flooding at the Cotton Lake Recreation Area. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Threat Of Severe Weather For Tuesday
March 21, 2022
A potentially significant severe weather event is becoming increasingly likely across much of the region Tuesday through Tuesday night.All modes of severe weather will be possible: tornadoes (some may be strong), damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, and large hail up to golf ball size.
Along with the severe storm threat on Tuesday and Tuesday night will come a threat for heavy rain and potential for flash flooding as well. About 2-4 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, is possible. Additionally, minor river flooding is expected, including the Escambia River.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
There Was No Aircraft Emergency In Molino Sunday, Just A Pilot Enjoying Great Weather
March 21, 2022
There was no aircraft emergency or emergency landing in Molino on Sunday, just a man taking advantage of great weather for a leisurely flight in his powered parachute.
Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Highway 29 in Molino about 12:20 p.m. Sunday afternoon after someone reported that they thought they saw a small aircraft go down in a wooded area north of Highway 196.
They found the aircraft — a 2021 Airwolf — had landed in a grassy field alongside Highway 29 near Duxbury Avenue, just south of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Molino Precinct.
The man uses the field, which belongs to a relative, for his landings and takeoffs.
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Blue Jacket Jamboree Returns To Molino Next Saturday
March 21, 2022
The Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree is returning to Molino on Saturday, along with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show on both Friday and Saturday. The event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is a free festival from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. that will feature dozens of arts and craft vendors, food vendors, a car shop, local entertainment, kids’ activities, and much more. There will also be an Easter egg drop at noon with the Easter Bunny and about 2,000 eggs including a special section for preschoolers.
Admission and parking are free for both the Blue Jacket Jamboree and livestock show at the Escambia 4-H Livestock Facility located at 5701 Highway 99 in Molino.
All proceeds will benefit Northview High School FFA students and their scholarship fund.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore House Fire Claims Life Of 89-Year Old Man
March 21, 2022
A tragic house fire claimed the life of an 89-year old Atmore man Sunday morning.
The fire on Ann Street, just off Patterson Street, was reported about 6:15 a.m.
The victim has been identified as Frank Jones.
The Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Atmore Fire Department, Poarch Creek Indians Fire Department responded and Atmore Police Department were among those responding to the fire.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Strike Out Cancer Softball Game Set For Friday Evening
March 21, 2022
The Tate High Aggies Softball team’s 12 Annual Strike Out Cancer Game against West Florida High will be played Friday evening.
All proceeds will benefit the local chapter of American Cancer Society
The junior varsity will play at 5 p.m., and the first pitch for varsity is set for 7 p.m. at Charlene Varnell Field at Tate High School.
Admission is donations only. Fish dinners will be available for $12 and gumbo for $6.
Last year, the Strike Out Cancer Game raised over $22,000.
Pictured: Last year’s Strike Out Cancer Game at Tate High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
