63 New Members Inducted Into Northview High Beta Club
April 25, 2024
Wednesday afternoon, 63 students were inducted into the National Beta Club at Northview High School.
- Addison Classen
- Addison Eicher
- Addison Miller
- Allison Yoder
- Amanda Fernandez
- Amberly Dunn
- Amy Floyd
- Andrew Brown
- Asher Creighton
- Ashley Gleason
- Ashton Covan
- Ayden Crabtree
- Braden Glick
- Brielle Garcia
- Bryce Stabler
- Caley Deharsh
- Cameron Bodiford
- Camden Borelli
- Camryn Langham
- Christian Caraway
- Claire Amerson
- Cody Geneux
- Crimson Davis
- Daviona Randolph
- Evin Matlock
- Hallie Emmons
- Hayden Gipson
- Jackson Bridges
- Kaitlin Lloyd
- Kate Stinson
- Kathryn Beasley
- Kaylee Long
- Kinley Knowles
- Kira Reed
- Keeli Knighten
- Kelan Jurey
- Kylie Langham
- Lacie Kittrell
- Laura Laborde
- Lexi Smallwood
- Lilly Smallwood
- Lori Hall
- Luke Chavers
- Maddie Driskell
- Macy Miller
- Madeleine Atallah
- Maggie Stewart
- Makayla Plato
- Makenzie Levins
- Maria Valeria Franco
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Mary Elizabeth Oliver
- Mikayla McAnally
- Morgan Driver
- Olivia Doyle
- Olivia Hall
- Payton Daw
- Presley Johnson
- Samantha Minchew
- Stevi Cofield
- Tierany White
- Tyler Gilmore
- Xyria Martin
The National Beta Club’s purpose is “to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and secondary school students”.
Pictured: New Beta Club members at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Wahoos School Shuckers On Education Day
April 25, 2024
The Blue Wahoos created a textbook win Wednesday on Education Day.
With lefthander Luis Palacios delivering a turnaround performance, working six scoreless innings and allowing just two hits, the Blue Wahoos got enough timely hits and stellar relief pitching in a crisp 5-0 victory against the Biloxi Shuckers.
A crowd of 3,002, comprised mostly of elementary school students from schools across the region, enjoyed a special matinee game as the school calendar year winds down.
“With so many kids there, you want to make sure they have a good time and you do the best with yourself so they have a good experience,” said Palacios, 23, a Venezuela native, who is working to complete his own high school degree while learning English through the Miami Marlins education program for international players.
He spoke with aid from the Marlins’ Colleen Mitchell, the team’s director of player care and service.
“I’ve also returned to my high school studies with the goal of graduating by the end of year,” said Palacios, acquired by the Marlins as an International free agent in 2016. “So it was really special having all those kids (Wednesday) and having them enjoy watching what we do.”
After Biloxi’s second batter in the game, Mike Boeve, drove a pitch to the base of the right field wall that bounced free from right fielder Tanner Allen for a triple, Palacios settled into a groove. He retired the next 14 batters he faced in order and the Blue Wahoos built a 3-0 lead.
It was a far different outing for Palacios from his previous two starts, in which he allowed a combined 17 hits and 11 runs while being unable to get into the sixth inning.
“I feel really good,” he said afterward. “We worked and prepared for this and it’s always great when you’re able to execute the way you planned for.
“I think for me it’s always about maintaining a positive attitude and going out there and ready to attack batters and that is what I did today.”
At the plate, the Blue Wahoos (8-9) quickly got the schoolkids excited. Tanner Allen led off the first inning with a single. Paul McIntosh followed with a run- scoring double. Joe Mack, who just joined the team Sunday, delivered a run-scoring single.
In the third inning, Zach Zubia wowed the crowd with a booming home run over the left field wall. The ball traveled an estimated 407 feet and excited his bat at 104 mph.
In the eighth inning, Jacob Berry continued his progression with a leadoff double. Shane Sasaki walked and Cody Morissette hit a two-out, two-run single.
Three Blue Wahoos relievers followed Palacios as Matt Pushard, Adam Laskey and Austin Roberts followed with scoreless innings.
The series will now shift back to evening games as the Blue Wahoos take a 2-0 series lead against the Shuckers (10-8) into Thursday night’s game.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Biloxi Shuckers vs. Blue Wahoos
WHEN: Thursday, 6:05 p.m.
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium
PROMOTION: Mullet Thursday. The Blue Wahoos will wear the Pensacola Mullets uniforms, taking on their alternate identity.
2-Month-Old Passes Away Following Escambia County Wreck
April 24, 2024
A two-month-old infant critically injured in a crash late Tuesday night in Escambia County has passed away, the Florida Highway Patrol reported lat Wednesday afternoon.
FHP said their traffic homicide investigators will take control of the investigation.
FHP said two passenger vehicles collided about 10:30 p.m. when one backed out of a driveway on West Jackson Street near Fitzgerald Street.
The 2-month-old girl was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. FHP said she was not properly restrained.
The adults involved in the collision suffered non-life threatening injuries.
File photo.
ECSO Deputy Involved In Chain Reaction Crash On Highway 29
April 24, 2024
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a chain reaction crash involving four vehicles Wednesday morning on Highway 29.
The driver of a Kia apparently collided with another vehicle, pushing into in the rear of the deputy’s vehicle. The ECSO cruiser then bumped into a work van.
The crash happened just after 8 a.m. on Highway 29 just south of Tate School Road.
The deputy was sent to an urgent care facility for evaluation, and two other people were transported by Escambia County EMS to area hospitals.
The crash closed northbound Highway 29 for the investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a chain reaction crash
Updated: Two Stab Each Other Outside Atmore Tractor Supply Company Store In Ongoing Dispute
April 24, 2024
Two young men, both about 19-years-old and from Atmore, were stabbed Tuesday afternoon outside the Tractor Supply Company store in Atmore. Police say they pulled knives on each other.
It happened about 12:20 p.m. in the parking lot of the Tractor Supply on Lindberg Avenue.
“These two young men who had been having issues over something that one of them said about the other’s family — they met in the parking lot. From there, it became basically a fist fight,” Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann said. From there, both men then stabbed each other.
“One of them walked off and ended up collapsing inside Tractor Supply while the other one collapsed in the parking lot,” McMann said.
For additional photos from the scene shortly after the double stabbing, click here.
Both were airlifted to area trauma centers, McMann said. An update on their conditions was not available.
Investigators were seen searching two vehicles for evidence in the parking lot related to the incident.
Across the street, Escambia County High School was placed into a “secure perimeter lockdown”, according to the school.
“It’s kind of an out of the ordinary type thing. But again, this was between two individuals who were having an ongoing issue with each other just happened to meet up at the same place at the same time,” McMann added, stressing that there was no ongoing danger to the public.
“The safety and security of our Team Members and customers is our top priority. We immediately alerted the appropriate authorities about this incident and will continue to work closely with them on this matter for any support we can provide. Our thoughts go out to those affected by this most unfortunate situation,” Tractor Supply Director of Public Relations Tricia Whittemore told NorthEscambia.com.
Further details have not been released as the investigation continues.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two Injured In Two Wrecks That Slowed Highway 29 Traffic Tuesday Afternoon
April 24, 2024
Two people were injured in one of two crashes minutes apart on Highway 29 near Cantonment Tuesday afternoon.
The first crash (pictured above and two photos below) happened about 4:33 p.m. on Highway 29 at Neal Road when a Chevrolet Sedan and an older model Chevrolet Caprice collided. The Caprice came to a stop about 500 south of the intersection, slowing southbound traffic. Two people were transported by Escambia County with non-life-threatening injuries.
The second unrelated wreck (pictured bottom) happened about five minutes later on Highway 29 near Success Drive. The driver of a Chevrolet SUV was southbound when they lost control, crossed over Highway 29 and came to a stop in the median on the northbound side. There were no injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating both wrecks.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
North Escambia Baseball Battle: Tate Gets Senior Night 8-4 Win Over Northview (With Gallery)
April 24, 2024
In the Baseball Battle for NorthEscambia, the Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 8-4 in their first meeting in at least the last 20 years.
On senior night, Tate senior had a big day, going 3-3 including a double in the sixth inning.
Madox Land was 3-4, and Conner Hassell also had three hits for the Aggies.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Tate pitching team of Nate Conners, Hayden St. Amant, Zane Warrington, Land and Neal Croom combined for the Aggies to allow two hits and four runs while striking out six and walking 11.
Jayden White took the loss for the Northview Chiefs, going three innings and giving up six runs and five hits while striking out one and walking one Aggie.
Dane King and Grayden Sheffield each had one hit and one RBI for Northview. Jase Portwood also drove in one run. Portwood was one the mound for two, allowing no hits, no runs, no strikeouts and walking one; and B Smith pitched one, surrendering three hits and two runs as he recorded no strikeouts and no walks.
Up next, Tate will take on Gulf Breeze at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Northview will round out their regular season in a big game at Jay at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Both teams were coming in with losses in their last game and have similar records as the regular season winds down this week. Following Tuesday’s game, 1A Northview is 9-13, and the 6A Aggies are 11-12.
Tuesday was senior night for the Tate Aggies, and they honored a big Class of 2024 before the game. Tate honored senior players Neal Croom III, Conner Hassell, Cole McNair, Gabe Patterson, Clif “Junebug” Quiggins, Trey Rebber, Hayden St. Amant, Ketch King, and Bray Touchstone. They also recognized senior managers Josh Murph and Jack Wallace.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Inmate Flown To The Hospital After Incident At Century Correctional Institution
April 24, 2024
An inmate was flown to an area hospital after an incident at Century Correctional Institution early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
“FDC staff observed an inmate with injuries at Century Correctional Institution. The inmate was transported to an outside hospital for further evaluation.” FDC told NorthEscambia.com in an emailed statement.
The inmate was a trauma alert and was airlifted to an area hospital, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Davis Wood.
The Department of Corrections stopped short of saying exactly what happened to the inmate.
“The Florida Department of Corrections is committed to providing for the safety and wellbeing of all inmates in custody. Inmates who cause harm to others are held accountable for their actions. This includes administrative sanctions, placement in restrictive housing and criminal charges if applicable. This is done for the safety of staff and other inmates,” FDC said.
The Office of Inspector General is the lead investigative agency, and further information has not been released as an active investigation continues.
The incident was reported about 4:15 a.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Northview Lady Chiefs Beat Washington 19-2
April 24, 2024
Jamison Gilman drove in four tuns one four hits as the Northview Chiefs beat Washington 19-2 Tuesday in Pensacola.
Mikayla McAnally opened in the circle for the Chie’s, giving up one hit and no runs in two innings while striking out six and recording no walks. Daviona Randolph went two innings in relief, giving up two hits and two runs and she had three strikeouts and no walks.
Bailey Burkette and Braylen Shelley had two hits for the Lady Chiefs. Riley Brooks, Avery Stuckey, Kylee Langham, Mary Clayton Dawson and McAnally had one.
Northview will host Gulf Breeze Friday at 6 .
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Check Your Tickets: No One Has Claimed $66,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Davisville
April 24, 2024
Check your tickets. It’s been two months since someone purchased a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Davisville.
The Quick Pick ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop at 11208 Highway 97 was one of two winning tickets in the February 24 evening drawing and is worth $66,372.08. The other winning ticket was sold in Clearwater.
The winning numbers were 3-6-22-26-28.
Winners have up to 180 days to claim a winning Florida Lottery ticket.