Southern Smoke Wins 8U Swing Into Spring Tournament
March 21, 2024
Coach Weaver and his Southern Smoke 8U softball team won the USFA Swing Into Spring Tournament at PARA recently. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Aggie Classic Day Three: Tate Beats Blanchard, Oklahoma 3-2
March 21, 2024
On the third night of the Aggie Classic, Tate defeated the Lions of Blanchard, Oklahoma 3-2 Wednesday.
Blanchard took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the second.
In the third inning, Tate’s Bray Touchstone hit a solo home run to tie it up at 1-1.
The Aggies won 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth with a walk-off error.
In the Aggie Classic championship game Thursday, Tate will face Pace. Both teams were undefeated in the tournament.
Tate Softball Strike Out Cancer Game Rescheduled Due To Weather
March 21, 2024
Tate Aggie softball’s annual Strike Out Cancer Game has been rescheduled due to forecasted weather.
The Lady Aggies will now host the West Florida Jaguars on April 5 at 5 p.m. for junior varsity and 6 p.m. on varsity. The game was originally scheduled for this Friday, but rain is likely.
Full concessions, fish dinners, egg rolls and more will be available for purchase. All gate fees, concessions and donations will benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Last year, the Lady Aggies presented a $27,755 donation to the American Cancer Society from the event.
Pictured top: The Tate Lady Aggies Softball team presented their annual Strike Out Cancer donation last year. Pictured below: The Strike Out Cancer game March 31, 2023 at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia School Board Recognizes State Champion Tate High Cheerleaders
March 21, 2024
The Escambia County School Board this week recognized the Tate High School cheerleaders for winning the FHSAA Small State Championship in February. It was their third state title. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Allegedly Pointed Gun At Ex-Girlfriend That Checked His Phone, ECSO Says
March 20, 2024
A Cantonment man is accused of pointing a gun at his ex-girlfriend.
Avery Curtis Lockett, 26, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $2,500 bond.
The victim told Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies that Lockett had child porn on his phone and backed his phone up to his laptop, according to an ECSO arrest report.
The victim said Lockett witnessed her looking at his phone, and an argument ensued. She alleged that he fired the gun into the bathroom floor before pointing the gun at her, the report states.
The report does not reflect any child pornography investigation, nor was Lockett Charged with any related offense.
Navy Federal Names New Pensacola Leader
March 20, 2024
Navy Federal Credit Union recently promoted Jackie Biggs to serve as the executive leader for operational campuses and the credit union’s Contact Center Operations (CCO). Biggs, a Pensacola native, takes over for Kara Cardona, who was recently promoted to the role of chief operating officer.
“I started my Navy Federal career in the contact center in 2007, Biggs said. “The opportunity to lead our enterprise CCO and campuses is one I relish because those businesses are where we have a great impact on our members and the communities where we serve. I’m humbled by the opportunity to build on the momentum Kara and other leaders began.”
Biggs is a two-time recipient of the Navy Federal Credit Unions President’s Award for Leadership Excellence, 2013 and 2018, and recipient of the President’s Award for Service Excellence in 2011. He most recently held the position of senior vice president of Contact Center Operations.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Jackie for many years,” said Kara Cardona, COO of Navy Federal. “His passion to serve not only Navy Federal and our members, but also the Pensacola Community, is inspiring. I am confident that his vast leadership experience across multiple lines of business, coupled with his community focus, makes him an ideal leader for this role.”
Biggs most recently served on the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation board, where he chaired the fundraising committee. He was a founding member of the School Partnerships program, where he was instrumental in bringing SkillsUSA to Pensacola.
Escambia Republicans Overwhelmingly Pick Trump During Primary
March 20, 2024
Donald Trump was the winner of the Florida Republican Presidential Primary on Tuesday with about 81% of the vote.
Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, received 82.5% of the vote in Escambia County.
In Escambia County, Nikki Haley received 11.89%, and DeSantis garnered 4.07%. Both dropped out of the race but remained on the ballot. Under Florida law, a vote cast for any candidate nominee appearing on the ballot still counts as a vote for that candidate.
The 2024 Presidential Preference Primary was for Republican voters only. There was no Democratic race as the party has already picked Joe Biden as their nominee.
Northview Chiefs Beat Flomaton 13-3 (With Gallery)
March 20, 2024
The Northview Lady Chiefs defeated the Flomaton Hurricanes 13-3 Tuesday evening in Bratt.
The Chief’s Mikayla McAnally earned the win. She allowed two hits and three runs in three innings, striking out one and walking one. Starter Jamison Gilman gave up one hit and no runs in two innings, striking out five and walking none.
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Kylee Langham led the Chiefs at the plate, driving in seven runs on two hits. She doubled in the second inning, scoring three, walked in the third to score one, and singled in the fifth scoring one.
Gilman was 1-4 with an RBI; Chloe Ragsdale was 1-4; Makayla Golson went 1-2 with one RBI; Daviona Randolph was 1-1; and Mayson Edwards was 1-1 with two RBIs.
Bentley Edwards took the loss for Flomaton. She went four innings in the circle, giving up 12 runs on four hits, striking out none and walking 11.
Kailee Herndon went 1-3 with two RBIs for the Canes. Zoe White was 1-3 and Cookie Miller went 1-1 for Flomaton.
Thursday, Flomaton will host Clarke County at 6 p.m., and Northview will travel to Gulf Breeze for a 6:30 meeting with the Dolphins.
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IMPACT 100 Will Award Over $1.2 Million To Local Nonprofits
March 20, 2024
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area will award over $1.2 million to local nonprofit organizations.
PACT 100 announced Tuesday that its 2024 membership drive has successfully concluded with a record 1,208 members.
On October 13, IMPACT 100 will give $1,208,000 back to the community, awarding 12 significant project grants of $100,670 each to nonprofit organizations serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
IMPACT 100 has awarded grants totaling over $16 million in 153 grants to deserving nonprofit organizations in the Greater Pensacola Bay Area over the last 20 years.
“It is my privilege to serve with the 1,208 members of IMPACT to support the nonprofits who do such important work in our community. The spirit of philanthropy is alive and well among us as demonstrated by the record-breaking number of women who have chosen to be a part of IMPACT 100 in 2024. Through our collective giving, we have already contributed over $16 Million to the Pensacola Bay Area. This year we will add another $1.2 million to that grand total, continuing our mission of effective philanthropy.” said Kristin Longley, president of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area. “For over 20 years, the women of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area have supported nonprofit organizations through truly transformative projects that benefit thousands of families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.”
On Thursday, April 18th, IMPACT 100 will host a free nonprofit workshop and social for nonprofits considering applying for a grant. The event will feature the dynamic Darrick McGhee. McGhee’s diverse background as an entrepreneur, lobbyist, pastor, and blogger brings a wealth of knowledge on driving positive change, particularly in Florida. Nonprofit leaders are urged to get more details and register for the workshop at www.impact100pensacola.org/nonprofit-workshop.
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Aggie Classic Day Two: Tate Beats Perry, OK, 10-1
March 20, 2024
On the second night of the Aggie Classic, Tate defeated the Maroons of Perry, Oklahoma.
Tate’s Kaleb Posta earned the win, surrendering four hits and one run in five innings while striking out five and walking one. H St. Amant pitched two for the Aggies, striking out two and walking one while giving up no hits or runs.
Madox Land went 1-for-4 at the plate for the Aggies with two RBIs. Bray Touchstone was 3-for-4. Ketch King and Cole McNair had two hits each for Tate.
Up next, the Aggies will take on the Lions of Blanchard, Oklahoma, Wednesday at 7 p.m.