Three People Killed In Fiery Crash Near Jay
April 27, 2019
Three people were killed in a fiery crash just outside Jay early Saturday morning.
Names of the victims have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a Ford F150 was traveling north on Chumuckla Highway when the driver drifted across the center line into the path of a southbound Jeep Wrangler.
The vehicles collided head-on, causing both vehicles to becoming engulfed in flames.
The driver and a passenger in the Jeep, and the driver of the pickup were all pronounced deceased at the scene of the 12 a.m. crash.
The FHP investigation into the crash is continuing. The Jay and Allentown volunteer fire department, EMS and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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Cantonment Woman Accused Of Stealing Jewelry, Narcotics From Her Parents
April 27, 2019
A Cantonment woman stands accused of multiple felonies for allegedly stealing jewelry and other items from her mother and prescription narcotics from her father.
Kerri Ann Horton, 37, was charged with grand theft, grand theft of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and larceny of a credit card.
After the items were reported missing, Horton was located by an Escambia County deputy as she walked on Muscogee Road near International Paper.
According to an arrest report, the stolen items were reported in a bag being carried by Horton. Inside the bag, deputies reported finding jewelry, a credit card in the name of Horton’s mother, a Lowe’s in-store credit gift card, 100 rounds of .22 long rifle hollow point ammunition and 21 rounds of 20 gauge ammunition. In her purse, deputies said she had 14 Tramadol pills and 11 Clonidine pills.
Horton remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $8,000.
United Way Of Escambia County Expands Into Santa Rosa County
April 27, 2019
The United Way of Escambia County Board of Directors has approved a motion to incorporate Santa Rosa County into the organization’s service area. This came at the request of United Way Worldwide, who approached United Way of Escambia County about assuming the territory.
“We stand ready to serve our neighboring county, and to ensure its residents have access to the services and resources they need,” said Laura Gilliam, president and CEO of United Way of Escambia County. “There is a natural relationship between Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties given their geographic proximity,” Gilliam added, “16 of the 30 agencies currently receiving grant funding from United Way of Escambia County provide services to both counties.”
United Way of Escambia County will soon begin the process of reaching out to key stakeholders, community groups, agency representatives, and other leaders in the Santa Rosa community to determine the most pressing needs and urgent priorities in the county.
United Way of Escambia County currently serves more than 313,000 people. Expanding services to include Santa Rosa County will increase that number to more than 480,000 individuals between the two counties. In 2018, the organization generated financial resources in excess of $2.5 million and coordinated more than 45,000 hours of volunteer service.
Northview Gets Senior Night Win Over Baker
April 27, 2019
Northview 9, Baker 0
The Northview Chiefs completed a two-game sweep over Baker 9-0 Friday night. Tuesday night, the Chiefs beat Baker 16-4.
After a scoreless first inning, the Chiefs took a 4-up lead in the bottom of the second Friday night before adding five in the third.
The Chiefs stand at 14-4 overall, a perfect 8-0 in the district. They have one regular season game remaining Monday at Pensacola High School.
Also Friday night, the Chiefs honored seniors Jacob Bryant, Seth Killam, Tanner Levins, Alex McMinn, Jackson Moore, Billy Rolin, Nick Venable and Taylor Wilson during Senior Night.
For game action and Senior Night photos, click here.
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Escambia Tops Tate; Pine Forest Beats Pace
April 27, 2019
Escambia 1, Tate 0
The Tate Aggies fell to the Escambia Gators 1-0 Friday night.
Cole Fryman went six innings for Tate, allowing one run on six hits, walking one and striking out 10. Fryman led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-2 with a double. Jadon Fryman was 1-3 for the Aggies.
Tate 11, Escambia 0
The JV Tate Aggies shut out Escambia 11-0 Friday afternoon. On Wednesday, the JV Aggies beat Escambia 9-0.
Pine Forest 7, Pace 0
The Pine Forest Eagles shut out Pace 7-0 Friday night.
Tekoah Roby took the win for Pine Forest, giving up no runs on three hits, walking one and striking out nine in seven innings.
Roby sent 3-4 at the plate with a homer. Jason Roberts was 1-5 with a homerun. Timmy Williams and Nolan Rigby had two hits each for Pine Forest.
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Tate Aggies Football Players Volunteer In Beulah Elementary Car Rider Line
April 27, 2019
Members of the Tate High School varsity and junior varsity football teams greeted students and helped out in the car ride line Friday morning at Beulah Elementary School. The Aggies will continue the car rider outreach next week at Pine Meadow Elementary, followed by Jim Allen Elementary, Lipscomb Elementary and possibly other schools. Photos by Dorrian Vance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Superintendent Encourages Jim Allen Elementary Students To Always Do Their Best
April 27, 2019
Friday, Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas visited Jim Allen Elementary School to inspire third, fourth and fifth grade students to do their best. Thomas shared his life story, including his time as a Jim Allen student. He encouraged the students to work hard on the upcoming state assessments and challenged them to always put forth their best effort at all times. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jackson Beats The Pensacola Blue Wahoos
April 27, 2019
Since returning from the injured list following a quad strain, Jaylin Davis has been nearly unstoppable at the plate, raising his average on the season from .259 to .351, second best in the Southern League, with a torrid 13-30 stretch over the past seven games. After knocking three hits last night, including a go-ahead three-run home run in the tenth inning, Davis picked up where he’d left off in tonight’s game against the Jackson Generals, becoming the first Blue Wahoo to have four hits in a a game since Gabriel Guerrero did over a year ago in April 2018.
Unfortunately for Pensacola, Davis’ big night wasn’t enough to propel them to victory in a 12-7 loss to the Generals.
The Blue Wahoos continued their streak of early scoring, scoring first for the 17th time this season with two runs in the first and an additional run in the second inning. In the first, Tanner English drilled a one-out triple and came in to score on a double from Davis. Travis Blankenhorn, in his first Double-A at-bat, singled home Davis.
In the second, Mitchell Kranson extended Pensacola’s lead by singling home Drew Maggi, who had doubled.
The lead wasn’t safe, as Jackson scored three times in the home half of the third. After cruising through the first two innings and striking out four consecutive hitters, including K’ing the side in the second inning, Jorge Alcala ran into trouble in the third.
He walked the lead off batter in the inning and the allowed a double to Ryan Grotjohn. A balk brought home the first runner and an RBI single by Galli Cribbs Jr. cut Pensacola’s lead to 3-2. After a walk, Jamie Westbrook hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game.
The wheels came off for Alcala in the fourth, as he allowed the first four batters in the inning to reach base before being replaced by Tyler Jay. All four of Alcala’s runners scored in the inning, leaving him with a final line of 3.0 innings pitched, six hits, seven runs (six earned), three walks, and four strikeouts.
Jay threw 2.0 innings of relief, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks while Jackson took a 9-3 lead.
The Blue Wahoos offense didn’t quit despite the deficit. Drew Maggi reached on a hit by pitch in the sixth, moved to second on a wild pitch, and scored on a single by Luis Arraez.
An inning later, the Wahoos added another run, using a lead off double by Davis and RBI ground out by Caleb Hamilton to cut Jackson’s lead to 9-5.
The Wahoos scored twice in the eighth to make the ballgame tight. Arraez walked and English doubled to lead off the inning. A Kranson ground out scored Arraez and Davis plated English with a single, making it 9-7.
Jackson used three hits, two walks, and a fielding error to score three times in the home half of the eighth off reliever Sam Clay. and put the game out of reach, sailing to a 12-9 win with former Twins farmhand Michael Kohn’s league-leading fifth save of the season.
The loss drops Pensacola’s record to 15-7 while Jackson improves to 12-8 as the two team’s prepare for game three of their five-game series Saturday evening.
Need A Job? Escambia County (AL) Schools Holding Job Fair Saturday
April 26, 2019
The Escambia County (AL) School System is hiring.
They will hold a job fair Saturday as they look to hire for a variety of positions, including administration, teachers for all grade levels, special education teachers, career tech teachers and bus drivers.
The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. until noon April 27 at Escambia County Middle School at 1565 North Highway 21 in Atmore
Tate Aggie Freshmen Finish Season Undefeated
April 26, 2019
The Tate Aggie Freshmen finished their season undefeated at 13-0-1. The team had a .378 team batting average and a team ERA of a 1.95. Pictured are (bottom row, L-R) Manager Dawson Guy, Tucker Griffin, Wiley Griffin, Chase Lombardo, Brent Vinson, Cam Larocca, Dagan Guy, Paul Whitson, (top row, L-R) Head Coach Robb Whitfield, Jaxson Stafford, Caleb Murph, Waren Henke, Kirk Mosley, Saxon Hill, Luke Gandy, Conner Wright, Josiah Glodfelter, Assistant Coach Brett Weeks. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.