Tate FFA Alumni Rodeo Is Friday And Saturday Nights
May 5, 2022
The Annual Tate FFA Alumni Foundation Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 at the Escambia County Equestrian Center on Mobile Highway.
Advance tickets are available online at GoFan or from Farm and Nursery Mart, Hill Kelly Dodge, Barnes Feed Store Pensacola and Cantonment Mercantile Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for children in advance or $12 and $5 at the gate. Children age four and under will be admitted free.
For more information, call (850) 937-2308.
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Wahoos Coast To 8-3 Win Over M-Braves
May 5, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored eight early runs to coast to victory on Wednesday night, defeating the Mississippi Braves 8-3 to even up their road series one game apiece.
A five-run first saw the Blue Wahoos string together a season-high six hits, and was highlighted by back-to-back home runs from Paul McIntosh and Griffin Conine. McIntosh’s 454-foot blast off the batter’s eye in center field was a three-run homer, and began a 2-for-3 night with 4 RBI for the Pensacola catcher.
In the second, debuting Mississippi starter Tanner Gordon (L, 0-1) was unable to put his rough first frame behind him. The Blue Wahoos turned four walks and a pair of sacrifice flies from McIntosh and Victor Victor Mesa into three more runs, extending their lead to 8-0.
Blue Wahoos starter Cody Mincey (W, 1-1) earned his first Double-A win, completing 5.0 solid innings while allowing three runs. RBI singles from Logan Brown and Luke Waddell threatened to give the M-Braves some momentum, but Mincey retired the final five men he faced to prevent a significant threat.
Neither team collected a hit after the fifth inning. Eli Villalobos, Dylan Bice and Colton Hock combined to give the Blue Wahoos 4.0 scoreless innings of relief and seal the win.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Mississippi Braves on Thursday.
Msgt Brooks Michael Bergeron
May 5, 2022
Msgt Brooks Michael Bergeron (USMC Retired), born November 24, 1964 in Lafayette, Lousiana, to Howard Bergeron and Barbara Matthews, gained his wings on Monday, April 18, 2022, after a short illness.
Msgt. “Top Baj” Bergeron spent 24 years serving his Country Honorably. He was a “Marine’s Marine” and all who served with him will miss him dearly. Known as the crazy Cajun who could fish with a line tied to his foot! Brooks married Cheryl Lynn Wilson in June 1991 and were best friends till the end. He had a Bachelor’s of Science in business and wrote the schematics for the Marine ATC school after their relocation to NAS Pensacola, from Millington. He served in O.E.F. and was a member of MATCA after retiring. He will be remembered most for his ready smile, his crawfish boils and his ability to play any instrument he put his hands on. He was also the giver of thousands of “Jesus dollars” just to see you smile. His journey was short but his memory will be long. Fair winds Marine. Semper Fi
He is survived by his son, Beaux C. Bergeron and His daughter, Micheal Lynn Bergeron-Nelson; and many other family and devoted friends who loved him.
Memorial service will be held at Liberty Church, located at 2221 S. Blue Angel Parkway, on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM. There will be a Celebration of Life immediately after at 12:00PM. Pastor Wayne Butts and Pastor Matt Mills will be officiating. Inurnment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
Carolyn Stacey Hadley
May 5, 2022
Mrs. Carolyn Stacey Hadley, age 67, passed away, Thursday, May 5, 2022 peacefully at her home in Perdido, AL. with her family at her bedside. She retired from Standard Furniture with many years of employment. She was a member of Dyas Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Hadley loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed fighting and caring on with Danny. She enjoyed reading books, drinking coffee, shopping the Thrift Stores, and going to Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Luzell (Letha Mae Stewart) Stacey, two brothers, Elbert “Fat Boy” Stacey, Willie “Woobie” Stacey, two sisters, Jeanette Stacey Chafin, and Marrie Hadley.
She is survived by her husband of forty years, Danny Hadley, of Perdido, AL; one son ”Boy” (Megan) Hadley, of Perdido, AL; one daughter, Haley (Aaron) Hadley, of Perdido, AL; two brothers, Bo Stacey, of Rabun, AL; Bob (Lorri) Stacey, of Rabun, AL; two sisters, Joyce Hadley, of Rabun, AL; Dianne (Don) Sanks, of Dyas, AL; ten grandchildren, Mason Hadley, Levi Hadley, Laci Hadley, Lane “Slimy Bazzard” Hadley, Skylar Hadley, Sophia Hadley, Scarlett Hadley, Kamryn Altes, Zoey Jackson, Rustin Foster, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday May 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Don Sanks, Rev. Angelo Thomley, and Sis. Helen Stewart, officiating.
Burial will follow at Dean Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday May 7, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Danny Hadley, Boy Hadley, Aaron Hadley, Bruce Jackson, Rustin Foster, Dyson Byrd, and Frank Bryars.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mason Hadley.
Julie Bauer Freisinger
May 5, 2022
Julie Bauer Freisinger resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the age of 60. She was born on August 21, 1961 in Baldwin Park, California. Julie traveled across the country with her brother and parents until they settled in Pensacola, Florida. She loved to fish, be on the river and spend time with family and grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Brandt Bauer; and her father, James Lee Bauer.
Julie is survived by her daughter, Amanda (John) Chance; brother, Jeffery Bauer; grandkids, Mikenna Mattheiss, Hunter Chance and Lane Chance; and tons of friends that were like family to Julie.
A Memorial Service will be held from 4PM to 6PM on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at John and Amanda’s house.
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County Set To Approve $8.44 Million Beulah Fire Station Contract Thursday, Break Ground Friday
May 4, 2022
Escambia County is set to approve the construction contract for the new Beulah Fire Station on Thursday, the day before a groundbreaking ceremony.
The recommended low bidder on the project is Emerald Coast Constructors for $8.44 million. Five other bids ranged from about $10.15 million to $12.45 million. The construction will be funded with Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds.
The existing Beulah Fire Station was built in 1977 and is at the end of its useful life, according to the county. The proposed new facility will be a total of 14,503 square feet area and have four vehicle bays including one for EMS, along with a small community meeting/training room.
The new facility will be constructed behind the current station at 6400 West Nine Mile Road. A groundbreaking ceremony for the facility will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, and the public is invited.
As NorthEscambia.com first reported last month, the new fire station will likely be named in honor of two local heroes.
“It will be my intention to dedicate the facility to two men and their families who have sacrificed so much over the years to this community and this station,” Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh said.
He intends to ask the commission to approve the name “The Bradshaw-McNair Fire Station” in honor of Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw who died in the line of duty in November 2019, and Chief Steve McNair who dedicated over 50 years to fire service in Beulah.
A paid fire crew has staffed the current Beulah Fire Station since October 2021 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers cover responses at other times.
Tate Beats Crestview To Head To District Championship Game
May 4, 2022
The Tate Aggies advanced to the 1-6A championship game on Thursday with a big 12-2 semifinal win over Crestview Tuesday night.
Josiah Glodfelter pitched a complete game for Tate, allowing five hits and two runs in five innings while striking out three.
Cady Kelly led the Aggies at the plate with two hits. Clif Quiggins, Drew Reaves, Bray Touchstone, Jackson Penton and Jay Davis had one hit apiece.
No 2. Tate will face No. 1 Pace Thursday for the district championship.
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Cantonment Woman Charged With Escambia High Speed Chase That Led To Shots Fired SWAT Standoff
May 4, 2022
A Cantonment woman arrested last year in Alabama in a shots fired standoff with a SWAT team has now been charged in Florida for a high speed chase through North Escambia.
Amanda Nicole Thompson, 37, fled from Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office deputies on October 16. 2021, when they attempted to stop her due to outstanding warrants. The pursuit crossed from Muscogee Road onto Highway 112 in Alabama. She came to a stop in afield near Highway 112 and Tower Road, nearly nine miles into Alabama. She allegedly fired a handgun several times, prompting the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to respond with SWAT and K-9 units, and close the roadway. Authorities said Thompson barricaded herself in her vehicle. After about three hours of negotiations, she exited the vehicle early Sunday morning with the firearm.
Thompson was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of felony fleeing and eluding with disregard to others and driving with a suspended license. She remained in jail Wednesday morning without bond.
An Escambia County deputy spotted Thompson driving a 1999 Ford E350 van painted in a camouflage pattern on Holsberry Road. The deputy followed her east on Ten Mile Road, north on Chemstrand Road, west on Kingsfield Road and north on Pauline Street while warrants were checked. An active Baldwin County warrant for kidnapping and Florida warrants for violation of probation on a felony battery charged and criminal mischief were verified.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy activated his lights and sirens on his marked patrol vehicle at Pauline Street and Archer Road. Thompson continued north on Highway 95A where a PIT maneuver was unsuccessfully attempted to stop her van. She continued to Highway 29 and went through a red light at Highway 29 and Muscogee Road, according to an arrest report, and continued into Baldwin County.
Speeds in the pursuit through North Escambia ranged from 22 to 99 mph, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Northview Shuts Out Baker, Advances To District Championship Against Jay
May 4, 2022
Jamarkus Jefferson threw a complete game shutout Tuesday night as Northview beat No. 4 Baker 10-0 in Bratt.
No. 1 Northview advances to the District 1-1A championship against No. 2 Jay at 7 p.m. Thursday at Northview. Jay beat No. 3 Central 9-2 Tuesday afternoon.
Jefferson gave up just one hit in five innings while striking out eight for Northview.
Josh Landis went 3-3 to lead the Chiefs at the plate. Jefferson and Rustin Pope had two hits each. The remainder of Northview’s starting lineup had one hit each — Kaden Odom, Luke Bridges, Ethan Collier, Wyatt Scruggs, Trent Knighten and Cason Burkett.
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