Tate And Northview Get Big Opening Night Wins In District Softball Tourneys
May 3, 2022
Tate 11, Crestview 0
Jordan Smith threw a shutout Tuesday night as the Tate Lady Aggies beat Crestview 11-0 in the first game of the 1-6A playoffs.
Smith gave up no runs on two hits in five innings, striking out one and walking none.
Kennedy Turner and Christina Mason both had homeruns for the Lady Aggies and led at the plate with two hits each. Sophia Jones, Courtney Lundquist, Kare Wine, and Aaliyah Jordan each added one hit.
No. 4 Tate will be at No. 1 Pace at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the district semifinal. The winner will face either No. 2 Niceville or No. 4 Navarre in the district championship game Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Northview 14, Laurel Hill 2
The Northview Lady Chiefs earned a big blowout win over Laurel Hill 14-2 Monday night in the 1-1A district quarterfinals.
Aubrey Stuckey pitched a complete game, allowing three hits and two runs over five innings while striking out 10.
Jamison Gilman, Kailyn Watson and Kaitlin Gafford had two hits each for the Chiefs. Alanna Roberson, Payton Gilchrist and Emma Gilmore had one hit each.
No. 2 Paxton will host No. 3 Northview Tuesday at 6:30 in the district semifinal at Paxton. No. 1 Jay and No. 4 Baker will play at 4 p.m., with the winners facing off for the district championship on Thursday.
Pictured: The Tate Lady Aggies beat Crestview Monday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Stephani Pyron, click to enlarge.
Tate Gets Walk-Off Win Over Washington To Move To District Semifinal
May 3, 2022
A walk-off walk gave the No. 2 Tate Aggies a 3-2 win in the bottom of the seventh over No. 7 Washington Monday night in the 1-6A district quarterfinal.
The game was tied at two when Tate’s Cade Kelly drew a walk to scored one run for the dramatic win.
Tate’s other scores came with a run on a sacrifice fly from Drew Reaves that score one run and a Reaves walk scored one.
Ethan McAnally allowed five hits and two runs in three innings on the mound for Tate while striking out two and walking one. Dalton Biggs pitched four innings, allowing no hits, no runs and striking out eight.
Clif Quiggins led the Aggies at the plate, going 3-4. Kirk Mosley. Bray Touchstone and Jackson Penton had one hit each.
The Tate Aggies will play No. 3 Crestview at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Pace High School in the district semifinals. Crestview beat No. 6 Fort Walton Beach 9-6 Monday night.
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Ransom Middle School Orchestra Night For Fifth, Six Graders Is Friday
May 3, 2022
Ransom Middle School Orchestra Hogwarts Night will be held this Friday night for fifth and sixth graders.
Students will have a chance to try their hand at different instruments and to try butter beer.
The event will take place from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the Ransom Middle Orchestra Hall.
Escambia Schools Gear Up For K-12 Summer Reading Program
May 3, 2022
The Escambia County School District will implement a K-12 summer reading program this year.
The “Level Up with Summer Reading” program will be from May 25 to August 5.
The district wide program will provide two to four summer reading books to each K-12 student, an additional two to four books for summer school students, and provide summer reading events hosted by various schools.
Books will be delivered to the schools in early May. School media specialists will promote the titles and create a space for the students to choose the books they wish to read over the summer.
Students will earn digital badges and rewards based on their logged minutes of summer reading in the Beanstack digital platform. Rewards for participation and top readers will be distributed in August when students return to school.
Mary Ann Spence
May 3, 2022
Mrs. Mary Ann Spence, age 81, passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022, peacefully at her home in Walnut Hill, FL. She was born in Enon, FL; and resided most of her life in Walnut Hill, . After retiring from Monsanto, Mrs. Spence taught middle school at Ernest Ward for many years. . She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt.
Mrs. Spence valued her time she got to spend with her family, and especially watching her grandchildren play sports. She enjoyed going places and doing things as long as she was “Going” she was happy. She has always been known “As the Hat Lady”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Joshua (Bessie Ward) McCullough, husband, John William Spence, three brothers, Cecil McCullough, Johnny McCullough, Clarence McCullough, and one sister, Linda Martin.
She is survived by her two sons, Scott (Sandy) Spence, of Walnut Hill, FL; Kenneth “DJ” Spence, of Molino, FL; four daughters, Robin (Joey) McCall, of Walnut Hill, FL; Shannon (Chris) Kinley, of McDavid, FL; Kathryn (Barry) Sumrall, of Monroeville, AL; Regina (Brian) Simpson, of Pensacola, FL; three brothers, Robert (Janice) McCullough, of Enon, FL; Wayne (Joanne) McCullough, of Enon, FL; Ray McCullough, of Walnut Hill, FL; fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Ray McCullough officiating.
Burial will follow at Spence Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be DJ Spence, Jake McCall, Sam Spence, Ken Martin, Bob McCullough, and Tim McCullough.
“The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the caring team of Covenant Care Hospice and their dedicated service to the care and comfort of our mother”
Richard N. Smith
May 3, 2022
November 8, 1982 – April 28, 2022
Richard N. Smith, 39 of Molino, FL went home to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on April 28, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1982 at Baptist Hospital to his parents, Sheila and Neil (Smitty) Smith in Pensacola, FL.
He had a love for fishing, hunting, and boating. Richard caught his first big mouth Bass at 8 yrs. old and shot his first deer at 11 yrs. old. He started cutting grass for our neighbors to earn his own money at 11 years old, to help buy his size 15 shoe. Richard was a proud to be independent. As he went through high school, he added to services such as, sprinklers systems, tree trimming, and sod work, with Richard Smith’s Lawn Care.
Just before graduation, he started working for Hual Electric. Richard worked his way to Supervisor; he was with the company for 21 years until his passing. Richard loved his family, friends, coworkers, and Rick Hual who he had great admiration for. He assisted Hual Electric with two, Homes for Troops Organization.
Richard is preceded in death by his sister, Jessica Smith; grandparents; cousin, Kayla Wilson; uncles, Vince, and Harry Smith, James A. Wilson; and his aunt, Audrey Defrangeso.
He is survived by his parents, Sheila and Neil (Smitty) Smith; his significant other half, Stefanie and her boys, that he thought of as his own, Michael and Alex Roloph; their grandparents, Steve and Linda ilson, Mitch and Debbie Roloph; pawpaws special littles, Presley and T.J.; nephew, William Wager; niece, Julia Sorrell; aunts and uncles, Carl (Gina) Wilson, Janet (Brad) Caprara, Tony Defrangeso, Paul (Barb) Smith, many cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Send donations to: Rick Hual
2613 S. Hwy 95A
Cantonment, FL 32533
Can be mailed in or dropped off.
Please put in notes, on behalf of Richard Smith
We will honor him with at service on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Trahan Family Funeral Home in Pensacola, FL, with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m., and the service to follow at 1:00 p.m.
The family asks you to dress casual and jeans are welcomed.
Two Facing Charges After Allegedly Running From Flomaton Traffic Stop
May 2, 2022
An Alabama man and a Century resident were arrested Sunday night in Flomaton after allegedly running from a traffic stop.
According to the Flomaton Police Department, K-p Officer Charles Land attempted to stop a vehicle for no tail lights. The vehicle fled and traveled down Washington Street where the driver and a passenger fled on foot.
K-9 Boo, along with officers Land and Gilbert Bailey, were able to track down the suspects hiding in the woods and took them into custody without incident.
Driver Mark David Fischer of Repton, Alabama, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude, driving under the influence of alcohol, obstruction of governmental operations, driving while suspended, reckless driving and improper lights. Passenger James Andrew Cameron of Century was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude, and obstruction of governmental operations. Both men had additional outstanding warrants, according to police.
Here Are The District Playoff Schedules For Tate And Northview Baseball, Softball
May 2, 2022
Here are the district playoff schedules for Tate and Northview softball and baseball:
BASEBALL
1-1A
@ Northview
On Monday, No. 4 Baker and No. 5 Laurel Hill will play at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, No. 2 Jay will face No. 3 Central at 4 p.m., and No.1 Northview will face the either Baker or Laurel Hill at 7 p.m.
The championship game will be played on Thursday.
SOFTBALL
1-1A
@ various locations
On Monday No 5 Central will play No. 4 Baker at 4 p.m., and No. 6 Laurel Hill will take on No. 3 Northview at 6:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, either Baker or Central will be at No. 1 Jay, and either Northview or Laurel Hill will be at No. 2 Paxton.
The championship game will be played on Thursday.
BASEBALL
1-6A
@ higher seeds
On Monday, No. 7 Washington will be at No. 2 Tate at 6 p.m. Also, No. 6 Fort Walton Beach will be at No. 3 Crestview, and No. 5 Navarre will be at No. 4. Niceville.
On Tuesday, Niceville or Navarre will be at Pace. And the winners of the other Monday games will also play
The championship game will be played on Thursday.
SOFTBALL
1-6A
@ various
On Monday, No. 5 Crestview will be at No. 4 Tate at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, No 1 Pace will host either Tate or Crestview. And No. 3 Navarre will be at No. 2 Niceville.
The championship game will be played on Thursday.
Sweet Tea. It’s The Southern Way To Thank A Fireman.
May 2, 2022
When a truck hauling nitric acid burned early Saturday morning in Century, surrounding businesses were quickly evacuated.
Local volunteer firefighters rushed toward the burning truck despite the dangers. A specialized hazardous materials team was on the way from Cantonment and Ensley, but time was important. They battled the truck fire, and also worked to keep the tanker cool and the nitric acid inside.
The Saturday morning breakfast crowd was evacuated from the Southern Panhandle restaurant, directly next to the old gas station and the fire.
When the work was done, a Panhandle employee was out, thanking the firefighters. It’s a Southern thing to say thanks.
And passing out sweet iced tea in foam cups. With no lids; firefighters are adults, you know.
There’s nothing like a cold sweet tea after a hot job. It’s also a Southern thing.
The firefighters stood around sipping sweet tea, like family at Sunday dinner. Come to think of it, they are family.
Thank y’all. And bless your momma and them.
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$7.2 Million In Safety Improvements Begin On East Nine Mile Road
May 2, 2022
The Florida Department of Transportation is set to begin work on a $7.2 million project to improve safety on a 2.3 mile segment of East Nine Mile Road.
Planned safety improvements between Chemstrand Road and Baldridge Road include:
- Widening the turn lanes to include five-foot bicycle lanes in each direction.
- Traffic signal upgrades.
- Guardrail, pavement markings, and sidewalk enhancements.
- Drainage improvements.
- Milling and resurfacing all turn lanes and bicycle lanes.
FDOT said the project is anticipated to be complete by the Summer of 2023.
During construction, drivers and bicyclists can expect lane closures and traffic shifts. Lane closures will be limited to the 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. timeframe seven days a week. Pedestrian detours will be in place while sidewalk improvements are underway.