Here Is Tonight’s High School Football Schedule
September 23, 2022
Here is this week’s North Escambia area high school football schedule:
FLORIDA
- Baker at Northview
- Jay at Holmes County
- West Florida at Pine Forest
- Milton at Escambia
- LeFlore at Washington
- Pensacola Catholic at Mobile Christian
- Leon at Navarre
- Gulf Breeze 38, Pensacola High 8 (Thursday)
- Bye Week: Tate, Pace
ALABAMA
- Valiant Cross Academy at Escambia Academy
- Escambia County (Atmore) at Monroe County
- Bye Week: Flomaton, W.S. Neal, T.R. Miller
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs took down Elberta 49-24 last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos click to enlarge.
Why Not Just Cook S’mores In A Solar Oven? These Bratt Fourth Graders Did.
September 23, 2022
When it’s a hot day in Florida, why not just cook s’mores in a solar oven? Fourth grade students at Bratt Elementary School did.
They constructed solar ovens and successfully cooked s’mores outside, all in the name of STEM (science, technology, engineer and math) education.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Wahoos Complete Comeback To Force Decisive Game Three With Biscuits
September 23, 2022
Trailing 5-0 with time running short to save their season, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos charged back in the late innings to defeat the Montgomery Biscuits 6-5 on Thursday night and force a winner-take-all Game Three.
Nasim Nuñez came through with the biggest hit of the night, hitting his first Double-A home run in the bottom of the eighth to put Pensacola ahead for good.
Eury Pérez allowed four runs over 3.0 innings as the Biscuits took an early lead for the second game in a row. Kameron Misner grounded an RBI triple into the right field corner and Kyle Manzardo lifted a sacrifice fly for a 2-0 lead in the first inning, and an Alika Williams sacrifice fly was followed by a Brett Wisely RBI double in the second to put the Biscuits ahead 4-0.
Pérez was replaced by Patrick Monteverde in the fourth, and Jordan Qsar greeted him with a solo home run to extend Montgomery’s lead to 5-0. But the lefty settled in, pitching into the eighth without any further damage to keep the game within reach.
Biscuits starter Sean Hunley allowed only an infield single over his first 5.0 innings, but finally cracked in the sixth as Davis Bradshaw hit an RBI double to get the Blue Wahoos on the board. Thomas Jones hit a two-run homer to draw the Blue Wahoos within a pair at 5-3.
In the seventh, the Blue Wahoos pounced on former teammate Josh Roberson to tie the game 5-5 on a two-out, two-run single from Bradshaw. Sean Reynolds (W, 1-0) stranded an inherited runner in the top of the eighth to preserve the tie.
Nuñez, who had hit only two home runs in his professional career, launched a solo blast over the right field wall against Chris Gau (L, 0-1) to give the Blue Wahoos their first lead of the night. Reynolds allowed a leadoff single in the ninth, but coaxed a game-ending double play from Blake Hunt to close it out.
The Blue Wahoos will play the decisive Game Three of the Southern League Division Series against the Montgomery Biscuits on Friday night.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
All In Credit Union Coming To Century In Former Pen Air FCU Location
September 22, 2022
A new credit union is coming to Century.
The former Pen Air Federal Credit Union building in Century has been sold to All In Credit Union, which has 28 branches in Alabama and Florida.
Pen Air members will be able to use the All In Century branch to conduct transactions on their existing accounts in a face-to face setting. Pen Air’s recently upgraded “LIVE” machine will remain, allowing members to manage their account through two-way video technology while also providing extended service hours and 24/7 ATM access.
“This new alliance is about enhancing lives in our Century community,” says Delbert Lee Morgan, Pen Air Federal Credit Union’s president and CEO. “It’s a perfect example of the credit union movement – people helping people. Our members will continue to receive the secure, convenient Pen Air experience they’ve come to depend on. Pen Air has served Century residents for 25 years and remains committed to providing enhanced financial solutions. We are confident that by bringing All In into the Century community, everyone wins.”
Pen Air closed their Century branch lobby and drive-thru late last year, leaving behind two ATMs. At the time, Pen Air said an “overwhelming majority” of members now use online banking, a mobile app and other digital services when possible.
Pen Air’s branch closure left Century without a financial institution in the town.
“All In Credit Union is pleased to join the Century community as a new financial partner. We look forward to establishing close ties with those who live and work here as we work together to achieve great things,” said Bobby Michael, All In president and CEO.
Pen Air Communications and PR Specialist Mallory Wilson said, “The All In branch will act as a shared branch location, so no fees will be incurred by Pen Air members utilizing the All In branch once they open. Pen Air members will not be impacted during the transition.”
No opening date for All In has been announced in the 2,400 square foot building at 8460 North Century Boulevard.
All In has more than 153,000 members worldwide and reports $2.3 billion in assets. Pen Air also has $2.3 billion in assets.
Pictured top: The former Pen Air Federal Credit Union branch in Century just before it closed late last year. NorthEscambia.com photo. Pictured below: All In President and CEO Bobby Michael (left) and Pen Air President and CEO Delbert Lee Morgan. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Accident Victim Located In Field, About 2.5 Hours After Highway 29 Wreck
September 22, 2022
An accident victim was located in a field about 2.5 hours after a wreck on Highway 29 in McDavid Wednesday night.
The adult male wrecked his vehicle on Highway 29 near Black Road, just north of Bogia Road. A passerby discovered the truck in a ditch with no one around about 8:45 p.m. Officials said the man called his wife and asked for help, but she lost contact with him. It was determined that he had apparently wandered into a wooded area.
First responders searched for the accident victim using a drone and a K-9 from the Century Correctional Institution.
The man was located about 11:25 p.m. He was evaluated by Escambia County EMS and refused transport to the hospital.
The McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s also responded.
Salute To First Responders Honors Those That Serve
September 22, 2022
The third annual Salute to First Responders on Wednesday honored those that serve in Escambia County.
Those honored included:
- Ashley Baxley – Molino Forestry Station
- John Bartholomew – Pensacola Fire Department
- Stephen Boothe – Escambia County Fire Rescue
- Mark Carter – Escambia County Emergency Communications
- Houston Harvell – Escambia County EMS
- Brad Hattaway – Escambia County Emergency Management
- Alexander Johnson – Pensacola Beach Lifeguards
- Dianna McCreary – City of Pensacola Dispatchers
- Sean Patterson – Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
- OB Pettit – Escambia Search and Rescue
- Keith Tourney – Pensacola Police Department
Additionally, retired Escambia County Fire Rescue captain Craig Ammons was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ammons served the citizens of Escambia County for 36 years as a first responder before retiring from the county in December 2021.
Pictured: Four Escambia County honorees following the Salute to First Responders at the Pensacola Bay Center. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Opioid Recovery Program Launch Announced In Escambia County
September 22, 2022
The launch of the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) program was officially announced in Escambia County on Wednesday.
As of this week, Escambia County EMS had responded to 1,525 overdoses since January 1.
Escambia County is one of just seven counties in the state to be included in the first phase of the project that we first reported in August.
The CORE project is the first of its kind in the U.S. It is a comprehensive approach that expands every aspect of overdose response and treats all primary and secondary impacts of substance use disorder.
The program launch announcement was made by Florida Department of Health-Escambia Administrator Marie Mott, alongside Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families Shevaun Harris, FDOH Deputy Secretary for Health Dr. Kenneth Scheppke, Escambia County District 4 Commissioner Robert Bender. Escambia County EMS Chief David Torsell, and CEO of Community Health Northwest Florida Chandra Smiley.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Atmore Woman Charged With Multiple Attempted Murder Counts After Parking Dispute
September 22, 2022
For the third time this month, the Atmore Police Department has made an attempted murder arrest. And this time, it started with a disturbance over a parking space that ended with shots fired.
Police said 37-year old Brandie Renee Patterson began to argue with her neighbor and several of the neighbor’s friends over parking.
“Patterson ran into her apartment, retrieved her handgun, ran back outside and fired several times at the victims. Patterson went into her apartment,” said Sgt. Darrell McMann. Officers reported recovering a 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
Patterson, aka Brandie Webb, was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center without bond on “multiple counts” of attempted murder, police said.
Earlier this month, 34-year old Norman Collins Lambert was charged with two counts of attempted murder of an Atmore firefighter and police officer after allegedly driving at them at a mobile home fire scene.
And, in an unrelated incident, 31-year old Eric Montrey Frye was charged with several counts of attempted murder after he reportedly drove past a residence on Curtis Street and fired twice.
Reminder: Expect Lane Closures During Resurfacing Of Highway 95A From Molino To Cantonment
September 22, 2022
Drivers can continue to expect daily lane closures from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Highway 95A as it is resurfaced.
Highway 95A is being milled and resurfaced by contractor Roads, Inc. from Highway 29 in Molino to the intersection with Highway 29 and Morris Avenue in Cantonment. The 9.16 mile, $2.1 million project will also include the shoulders and turn lanes.
Paving near Jim Allen Elementary on the southern end of the project is planned for Saturday, October 1 to not interfere with school traffic.
Weather permitting, the resurfacing should be completed by October 7. About two weeks later, final thermoplastic striping will be installed over the temporary paint striping.
Pictured: Crews work on the resurfacing of Highway 95A near Highway 196 on Wednesday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Charged With Child Abuse After False Snapchat Post, ECSO Says
September 22, 2022
A Cantonment man was charged after allegedly abusing a child and an adult female following a false Snapchat post.
Winslow Cornelius Russell, 56, was charged with felony domestic violence related cruelty towards a child and misdemeanor domestic violence battery against an adult.
The child allegedly posted a photograph of an injury to his arm on Snapchat with the caption “This is what happens when (redacted) is mad at you and shoots you with a nail gun”. Deputies were told the injuries happened when the child scratched his arm while building a chicken coop.
The adult victim said Russell grabbed the child by his hair, but the child did not appear to be in pain, according to an arrest report. She stated that she threw her phone at Russell to get him to stop. Russell then picked up the phone and “mashed the phone in her face hitting her on the forehead and bridge of her nose with the phone”, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report states.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office , the child stated that he made a post on Snapchat involving Russell that was not true. The child continued to say that Russell grabbed him by the hair for about five seconds, which was unwanted touching, but it did not hurt him and did not cause any injuries.
The case was referred to the Florida Department of Children and Families for investigation.
Russell exercised his right to remain silent and did not answer law enforcement questions, the report states.