Blue Wahoos Drop Fourth Consecutive Game, Drop From First Place
May 30, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell 7-2 to the Mississippi Braves in their series finale on Sunday afternoon, dropping their fourth game in a row and relinquishing control of first place in the South Division.
Griffin Conine homered for the second consecutive game and the seventh time this season, but his two-run blast was not nearly enough against Alan Rangel (W, 2-1) and the red-hot Braves.
Mississippi used three singles in the second inning to take the early 1-0 lead against Jeff Lindgren (L, 0-1), as Trey Harris brought home CJ Alexander with a two-out base hit. Conine’s homer in the bottom of the second gave the Blue Wahoos a brief 2-1 lead, but the M-Braves quickly evened things up in the third on a run-scoring double play off the bat of Yariel Gonzalez.
Jalen Miller’s RBI double in the fourth inning put Mississippi ahead 3-2, and two Lindgren walks in the fifth turned into a pair of insurance runs as Drew Lugbauer delivered an RBI single and Alexander lifted a sacrifice fly.
Josh Simpson struggled with his command in relief of Lindgren, issuing a walk, hit batsman and a pair of wild pitches before allowing a two-run double to Andrew Moritz in the sixth. That was more than enough support for Rangel and the M-Braves bullpen, who did not allow a hit after the fifth inning.
With the loss, the Blue Wahoos have fallen 0.5 games behind Mississippi in the South Division with 24 to play in the first half.
After an off day on Monday, the Blue Wahoos continue their homestand against the Biloxi Shuckers on Tuesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Mr. Arthur H. “Hank” Coleman, III
May 30, 2022
Mr. Arthur H. “Hank” Coleman, III, age 75, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at a Pensacola, Florida hospital.
Mr. Coleman was born in Century, FL and was a life-long resident of Flomaton. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from UWF. He owned and operated Coleman’s Drugs for a number of years. Hank loved taking care of his mom and the rest of his family. He enjoyed NASCAR; loved the Auburn Tigers and the band “Chicago”. He was a member of Flomaton United Methodist Church.
Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his father, Arthur H. Coleman, Jr., known as “H”.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gloria S. Coleman of Flomaton, AL; his mother, Lillian E. Coleman of Flomaton, AL; one son, Arthur H. Coleman, IV of Pensacola, FL; two daughters, Jessica Lauren Coleman of Century, FL, and Jennifer Coleman (Wesley) Sinor of Birmingham, AL; two grandsons, Jackson Davis and Jonah Coleman.
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, May 30, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Dobson officiating. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2022 from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: James Campbell, Victor Campbell, Speedy Brantley, Neil (Chris) Enfinger, Artie Enfinger, David Enfinger.
Honorary Pallbearers: Wayne Orr, Jerry Lee, Robert Bailey, Jimmy Justice, Coon Hill Cemetery Trustees including Bobby Boutwell, Tharold Pinkard.
Pearl Adale Macks
May 30, 2022
Mrs. Pearl Adale Macks, age 70, passed away on May 27, 2022 at her home in Flomaton, Alabama. She was born in New Orleans, LA. Pearl was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and had an impact on so many lives.
She was preceded in death by her parents-Harvey and Tinnie Odom; husband- Donnie Macks; four brothers- Paul Schmolke, Carl Schmolke, Harvey Odom, Marvin Odom and one sister- Lois Burkett.
She is survived by one son- Don Wesley Macks of Jay, FL; one daughter- Wendy (Billy) Merchant of Century, FL; two brothers- D.C Odom (Merle) of Century, FL and J.P. Odom of Century, FL; sister-Rose Wilson of Century, FL; six grandchildren- Jay W. Ates, Darrin Merchant, Mallory Merchant, Tanner Macks, Hannah Merchant and Todd Macks; three great grandchildren; special friend- Dale Ellis, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 AM with funeral services to follow at 11:00 AM from Beulah Chapel Assembly of God in Byrneville, FL with the Rev. Tim Floyd officiating.
Interment will be in the Beulah Chapel Cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
New WeatherStem Station Installed In Molino, Part Of County Network
May 29, 2022
Escambia County has added a new WeatherStem station in Molino, joining a network of automated weather stations across the county.
A Florida Division of Emergency Management grant paid for the recent installation of the Molino weather station at the Molino Fire Station along with one at the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce. Other Escambia County WeatherStem stations are at fire stations in Beulah, Century, Pensacola Beach and Walnut Hill.
FDEM will pay for the maintenance of the new WeatherSTEM stations for the next three years.
The weather stations an be accessed using the links below:
- Molino Fire Station
- Beulah Fire Station
- Century Fire Station
- Pensacola Beach Fire Station
- Walnut Hill Fire Station
- Perdido Key
“We are excited to bring two more WeatherSTEM stations to Escambia County,” said Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “These devices serve an important function for not only Emergency Management, but also for the citizens. This will allow us to accurately track weather activity throughout several locations in Escambia County.”
Pictured: The new WeatherStem station at the Molino Fire Station. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
About Those Throwback Navy Uniforms On The Blue Wahoos
May 29, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have partnered with Naval Air Station Pensacola to honor the legacy of the Navy in the Pensacola community and the history of Navy baseball by wearing accurate replicas of World War II-era Navy baseball uniforms on Memorial Day weekend and Independence Day weekend.
The Navy baseball uniforms worn by the team are modeled after uniforms worn by the Navy’s baseball team during World War II. During the war, over 500 major league baseball players served in the military including Ted Williams, Bob Feller, Jackie Robinson, Stan Musial, and Joe DiMaggio. Williams famously was stationed in Pensacola, playing for the Bronson Field baseball team while training to become a fighter pilot.
“We are very excited to share the history of Navy baseball in Pensacola with the Blue Wahoos and look forward to seeing Navy Baseball uniforms take the field,” Jason Boortz, Public Affairs Officer at Naval Air Station Pensacola, said. “We’re grateful to the community for their constant support of the Navy, the Blue Wahoos for their support of the Navy-Marine Relief Society, and for the opportunity to share the history of Navy Baseball with fans in Pensacola.”
Bortz and NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Terrence Shashaty threw out the first pitches in the Navy uniforms on Saturday.
The Navy baseball jerseys will be worn again on-field by the Blue Wahoos on Sunday and on July 2. Following the July 2 game, the uniforms will be auctioned to benefit the Navy-Marine Relief Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides financial assistance and additional programs and services to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and their families.
Additionally, the team will be installing a Navy baseball display at Blue Wahoos Stadium, helping share the story of Navy baseball and Pensacola’s Bronson Field team with fans at the ballpark.
The Wahoos lost 9-1 to the Mississippi Braves Saturday night.
Ernest Ward Student Winners Named In ‘Why I Love America’ Essay Contest
May 29, 2022
Cantonment Masonic Lodge #322 recently sponsored a “Why I Love America” essay contest at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Christian Caraway, Lexi Smallwood, Felix Soileau and Dawson Portwood were the essay contest winners and presented with certificates.
Pictured above: (L-R) \Felix Soileau, Dawson Portwood, Lexi Smallwood and Christian Caraway. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
A Few Scattered Showers Possible Tonight
May 29, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Memorial Day: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Central’s Mathews Signs With USA Track, Marking First D1 Signing For CHS
May 29, 2022
Morgan Mathews of Central School has signed to continue running hurdles and track and field at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. This marks the first time a Central School athlete has ever signed a letter of intent to continue a sport at a D1 level. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
AAA Predicting Busy Travel Weekend In Florida Despite Gas Prices
May 29, 2022
Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest in three years, building on a travel resurgence that began earlier this spring. This year’s forecast from AAA marks the second highest single-year increase in travelers since 2010 (2021 was the highest), bringing volumes almost in line with pre-pandemic levels.
“By the looks of this Memorial Day travel forecast, the summer travel season is off to a sizzlin’ start,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “People are more comfortable traveling now than any other time in the past two years, and travel bookings are a reflection of that. Reservations for flights, hotels, and cruises for Memorial Day weekend are twice as strong as last year’s holiday and that momentum will likely carry into the summer.”
AAA predicts nearly 2.2 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. That’s an 8.3% increase over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost in line with those from 2017.
Nationally, it’s a similar story. More than 39.2 million Americans will travel for the holiday weekend. The 8.3% increase from 2021 puts travel volumes in line with 2017 figures.
Despite historically high gas prices, 90% of Memorial Day travelers plan to travel by car. Nearly 2 million Floridians are forecast to take a holiday road trip. That’s 5.4% more than last year’s holiday weekend.
Sheila Marie McGhee Caraway
May 29, 2022
Sheila Marie McGhee Caraway went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2022.
She was born on November 18, 1974 to John Arthur McGhee and Bernice Tripp McGhee. She was a life long resident of the Poarch Community where she lived and worked having spent almost 10 years working for the Creek Bingo Palace. She loved her family fiercely especially her three children Miranda, Mason and Maggie and her granddaughter Emilia Pearl. She also had a love for animals. Her dog Bailey brought her much comfort and joy as later in life her medical issues limited her mobility. At her best, she had a magnetic personality full of laughter and conversation. She was kind and humble and never once met a stranger. Throughout her life of highs and lows she tried to maintain hope that her life would improve with the help of Our Lord and the support of her family and friends.
Sheila is preceded in death by her father, John Arthur McGhee; maternal grandparents, Pearl Carolina Tripp and William Tripp; paternal grandparents, Luna Mae McGhee and Doris “Buck” McGhee; beloved daughter, Maggie Pearl Caraway; and brother-in-law, James “Jimmy” Dean.
She is survived by her mother, Bernice Tripp McGhee, of Poarch, AL; three sisters, Brenda (Michael) Johnson, of LaGrange, GA; Sherry (Kenneth) Howell, of Helena, AL; Kimberly McGhee Dean, of Atmore, AL; one daughter Miranda (Brandon) Hudson, of Saraland, AL; one son, Mason (Catie) Dean, of Auburn, AL; one granddaughter, Emilia Pearl, of Saraland, AL; three nephews, Jon (Malori) Dean, of Atmore, AL; James (Emily) Dean, of Atmore, AL; Nicholas Howell, of Helena, AL; two nieces, Olivia (Thomas) Morgan, of Atlanta, GA; Sophia Howell, of Helena, AL; one great nephew, Porter James Dean, of Atmore, AL; two great nieces, Carson Elizabeth Johnson, of Atmore, AL; and Mallie Claire Dean, of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral home, LLC with Pastor Cornelius Phillips officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 3, 2022 from 12:00 PM until service time at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Mason Dean, Jon Dean, James Dean, Ken Howell, Heath Ikner, and Mal McGhee.
Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Martin, Daniel “Boone” McGhee, and Lamar Martin.