Photos: GCA & NRYO Livestock Show
March 28, 2022
The Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show was held Friday and Saturday in Molino in conjunction with the Blue Jacket Jamboree.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
Results will be published Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Northview High Names Students Of The Month
March 28, 2022
Northview High School has named Students of the Month for February. They are sophomore Jacquez Moorer and junior Audrey Goetter. They are pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend, AAA Says
March 28, 2022
Florida gas prices have been on a downward trend the past two weeks. However, AAA says that downward trend may level out, after the price of oil rebounded last week.
On Sunday, Florida’s average price for gasoline was $4.12 per gallon. That’s six cents per gallon less than a week ago, and 26 cents less than the record high of $4.38 – set a little more than two weeks ago. Despite the recent dip, pump prices remain 93 cents per gallon more than the 2022 low and 1.93 per gallon more than the lowest price in 2021.
In Escambia County, drivers were paying an average of $4.04. A North Escambia low of $3.97 could be found on Highway 29 in Cantonment Sunday night, while Pensacola stations were as low as $3.88
“Global fuel supply concerns continue driving extreme volatility in the fuel market, leading to big swings in the price of oil,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “After seeing strong drops two weeks ago, oil rebounded last week to a level that should cause falling gas prices to level off.”
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Molino Mayhem Take Second In Benefit Tournament
March 28, 2022
The Molino Mayhem took second place for 10U in the Aubreigh’s Army DIPG tournament in Semmes, Alabama. The tournament raised money for research into DIGP, a rare, aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Double Pedestrian Fatal On Highway 29; Another Pedestrian Killed On Michigan Avenue
March 27, 2022
Two pedestrians were struck and killed early Sunday morning in Ensley, and another pedestrian was killed on Michigan Avenue.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a sedan driven by a 25-year old Pensacola man was traveling north on Highway 29 in the outside lane about 12:05 a.m. As the car entered the intersection on a green light, a 43-year old man and a 40-year old female from Iowa were walking in an undetermined direction in the path of the vehicle.
The pedestrians were walking near our outside of the crosswalk when they were hit. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car and his 20-year old passenger received minor injuries.
“It is unknown at this time the purpose or direction of travel of the pedestrians prior to the collision,” FHP said.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call *FHP.
Michigan Avenue
A 30-year old woman from Pensacola was also struck and killed about 8:25 p.m. Saturday on Michigan Avenue at Chicago Avenue.
The Florida Highway Patrol said she was walking across Michigan Avenue and stepped into the path of a Honda driven by a 21-year old Pensacola man. She was pronounced deceased.
“Any charges will be pending the outcome of the traffic homicide investigation,” FHP said.
Cantonment Man Dies After Crashing Pickup During Medical Emergency
March 27, 2022
A Cantonment man was pronounced deceased following a traffic crash Saturday afternoon in Escambia county.
The 65-year old man was traveling north on Pine Forest Road approaching Nine Mile Road when he lost control of the vehicle for a medical issue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
His pickup travelled off the southbound lanes, ran off the roadway, collided with a sign post and hit a dirt embankment.
FHP no longer releases the names of traffic crash victims.
File photo.
Atmore Now Allows Earlier Sunday Alcohol Sales, Hoping To Keep Tax Dollars Out of Florida
March 27, 2022
In an action intended for convenience, and to keep tax dollars from crossing the line into Florida, Atmore has approved earlier Sunday alcohol sales.
Off-premise beer and wine sales can now begin at 5 a.m. on Sundays, according to the Atmore City Council’s actions.
Sunday alcohol sales in Atmore after 10 a.m. became legal on March 25, 2018, following approval by the Alabama Legislature.
Since February 2021, alcohol sales in Escambia County, Florida, are legal everyday of the week — including Sundays — except between 2:30 and 6 a.m. Prior to 2021, alcohol sales did not open on Sundays in Escambia County, Florida, until 1 p.m.
Sunny Skies Continue, High Today Near 80
March 27, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Monday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Hundreds Attend Blue Jacket Jamboree In Molino
March 27, 2022
Hundreds of people attended the Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree in Molino Saturday.
The Easter Bunny was on hand as about 2,000 eggs were dropped for a noon hunt. The were also arts and crafts vendors, informational booths and a car show.
All proceeds from the Blue Jacket Jamboree will benefit Northview High School FFA students and their scholarship fund.
For a Blue Jacket Jamboree photo gallery, click or tap here.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree was held in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show. For a photo gallery from the livestock show, click here.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree was sponsored in part by NorthEsambia.com.
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Tate Aggies Shut Out Fort Walton Saturday Night At Blue Wahoos Stadium
March 27, 2022
The pitchers combined as the Tate Aggies shut out Fort Walton Beach 11-0 Saturday at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Josiah Glodfelter earned the win for Tate, going three innings, allow two hits, no runs, striking out five and walking one. Ethan McAnally and Gabe Patterson closed out the game, allowing no hits in the final two innings.
Jackson Penton went 3-3 with four RBIs and a run to lead the Aggies at the plate. Clif Quiggins was 2-3 with two RBIs and a run. Madox Land, Drew Reaves, McAnally, Frankie Randall ad Dalton Biggs each added a hit.
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Photos by Laura Krause Glodfelter for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
