PPD Lt. Scott McDonald Retires
October 18, 2016
A law enforcement career that began as a cadet and ended as a lieutenant concluded Monday when Scott McDonald retired from the Pensacola Police Department.
McDonald was hired by the department as a cadet on January 10, 1983. Among his assignments during the next 33 years would be community relations, property management, uniform patrol, TAC, and vice and narcotics.
He was promoted to police officer on March 5, 1984; to sergeant on June 19, 1995; and to lieutenant on December 23, 1999.
On April 10, 2006, he transferred to the Administrative, Technology & Services Division and remained there until his retirement today. Among his duties as a lieutenant in ATSD were fleet management and updating mobile radios in police vehicles and officers’ portable radios.
He also supervised a two-year $7 million overhaul of the department’s communications center. The upgrade brought state-of-the-art equipment into the department and also offered a work environment designed to offer various degrees of comfort for telecommunicators.
McDonald recently was presented the Chief’s Award from Chief David Alexander III in recognition of his diligence and dedication to improving the communications center.
Lt. McDonald and his wife Jennifer have lived in Molino for 22 years, and will continue calling the area “home” in his retirement.
Markus Baxley, Aggie Nation Present $1,000 To Miracle League
October 17, 2016
When Tate High arranged for a Markus Baxley, who has cerebral palsy, to score a touchdown in the Aggies game against Pace, the Aggie Nation also collected funds for Markus’ favorite charity.
Markus recently presented a $1,000 check from the Aggie Nation to the Miracle League of Pensacola.
To read more about Markus and his big touchdown, click here.
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Photos: Century Fall Festival, Car Show
October 16, 2016
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce held a Fall & Craft Festival & Car Show Saturday at Showalter Park. The event will feature craft booths, family fun, food, a car show and live entertainment.
For a photo gallery from the Fall Festival, click here.
For a photo gallery from the Car Show, click here.
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Myrick Named NHS Homecoming Queen (With Photo Gallery)
October 15, 2016
Morgan Myrick was named Northview High School’s homecoming queen for 2016 Friday night.
Homecoming court members were freshmen Briana White, Payton Jackson, Teriana Redmond; sophomores Ashtyn Carnley, Madison Sherouse, Shelby Bashore, Olivia Seals; juniors Natasha Walker, Celeste North, Madison White; and seniors Peighton Dortch, Autumn Albritton, Brittany McLemore, Mallory Gibson, Morgan Myrick and Zipporah Harris.
Pictured top (L-R) are Sophomore Maid Shelby Bayshore, First Runner Up Autumn Albritton, Homecoming Queen Morgan Myrick, Second Runner Up Peighton Dortch, Junior Main Celeste North and Freshman Main Teriana Redmond. Pictured inset: Myrick reacts to the announcement that she has been name homecoming queen. Pictured below: Myrick is crowned by last year’s queen Savannah Roux as her father, Mike Myrick, looks on. Pictured bottom: Senior court members Albritton, Myrick and Dortch. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Celebrates Homecoming With Parade (Photo Gallery)
October 15, 2016
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade rolled through Bratt this afternoon.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Camp Fire Century Holds Trike A Thon For St. Judes
October 14, 2016
The Children at Camp Fire Century held their annual St. Jude’s Trike-A-Thon Thursday, their fifth year hosting the event. The children learned about trike safety this week and have been raising money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. They learned about being a community helper, volunteering and giving back to others in need.
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Fields Of Faith: Community Worship Service Held (With Gallery)
October 13, 2016
The Northview High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) sponsored a student led worship event “Fields of Faith” Wednesday night in the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
The service included music, testimonies and more.
For photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Names Students Of The Month
October 12, 2016
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for August. They are (L-R) Savannah Doremus, eight grade; Shelby Cotita, seventh grade; and Drake Driskell, sixth grade. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Lil’ Aggies Cheerleaders
October 12, 2016
The Tate High School Cheerleaders recently held a Lil’ Aggies Cheer Champ. Last Friday night, the participants were able to cheer during Tate’s game against Pace.
Click here for a photo gallery.
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Camp Fire Kids Learn About Fire Safety
October 12, 2016
The Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue stopped by the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center Tuesday for their fire and bike safety week.
The firefighters taught the children about stop, drop and roll, how to crawl out of a house full of smoke and what a fireman will look and sound like trying to rescue them. They also had a chance to sit in a firetruck.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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