Northview Chiefs No. 7 In State, No. 2 In Region
October 16, 2019
The Northview Chiefs have moved up to No. 2 in the region and No. 7 in the state in the latest 1A rankings released Tuesday by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
In Region 1-1A, the Chiefs are ranked one spot behind the Baker Gators, who defeated the Chiefs 14-12 on September 13. The Gators are ranked number one in the state in 1A.
Region 1-1A rankings are as follows (listed as school, RPI, record)
- Baker .698 (7-0)
- Northview .605 (5-2)
- Freeport .598, (6-2)
- Vernon .597, (5-2)
- Graceville .541 (5-2)
- Jay .515 (3-4)
- Holmes County .443 (2-5)
- Cottondale .428 (2-5)
- Chipley .405 (1-6)
There are no districts in Class 1A. The top six teams in each district make the playoffs, with the top two receiving a bye in the first week.
Teams are ranked based upon a RPI formula. RPI stands for Ratings Percentage Index. In short, it is a way to measure a team’s strength relative to other teams, based largely on the strength of their schedules.
The Chiefs are off this Friday night, and will round out the regular season with away games at Chipley and Jay.
Pictured: The Baker Gators got past Northview in a close 14-12 game September 13 in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Volleyball Districts: Jay Defeats Northview; Baker Beats Central
October 16, 2019
The Jay Royals and Baker Gators advanced to the District 1-1A volleyball finals with wins Tuesday night at Northview.
Jay defeated Northview in the first two sets of their matchup, before Northview powered back in close third and fourth sets. But the Royals won a tight third set to win 3-2.
In game two Tuesday night, Baker beat Central 3-0.
No. 1 Baker and No. 2 Jay will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Northview for the district title.
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Goody’s In Atmore Closing, To Reopen As Gordmans
October 16, 2019
The store closing signs may be up at Goody’s in Atmore, but it will be quickly replaced by Gordmans, owned by the same parent company.
Stage Stores owns both nameplates, and will be converting the Atmore Goody’s to Gordmans in early 2020.
“The Goody’s store is planned to close in the days leading up to the Gordmans grand opening in 2020. The conversion from Goody’s to Gordmans takes less than two weeks,” Blakely Graham, manager of brand publicity for Stage Stores, told NorthEscambia.com. “During the transition of our stores to Gordmans, our associates at these stores will be offered jobs at Gordmans.”
Graham said Gordmans operates with an off-price concept, featuring brand name merchandise for the entire family at low prices compared to department stores.
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Bank Robbery At Wells Fargo On Nine Mile Road
October 15, 2019
Two suspects were taken into custody shortly after a bank robbery Tuesday morning on Nine Mile Road.
The Wells Fargo Bank in the 200 block of Nine Mile Road at Chemstrand Road was held up shortly after 11 a.m. Christopher Gene Summers and Angela McKinney were taken into custody after vehicle and foot pursuit, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Summers is on federal probation for a previous bank robbery, according to investigators.
The money from the robbery was recovered, according to Major Andrew Hobbs.
Further details have not been released as the active investigation continues.
Pictured top: The Wells Fargo on Nine Mile Road shortly after a robbery Tuesday morning. Pictured below: Wells Fargo at 235 Nine Mile Road (file photo). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Two More Suspects Charged In Theft of 31 Guns, 100 Knives In Cantonment
October 15, 2019
Two more people have been charged in connection with a burglary on Pinoak Lane in Cantonment in which 31 firearms were stolen, along with a approximately 100 knives, two chain saws, a Suzuki ATV and assorted camouflage clothing items. The items were collectively valued at $20,000.
Joann Marie Witt, 40, and Joseph Randall Bush, 36, were charged last week with 31 counts of grand theft of a firearm, dealing in stolen property, and burglary. Bush was taken into custody after the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office surrounded a Cottage Hill neighborhood [previous story...].
Martin Joseph Shaughnessy, 35; Dawn Cheree Brooks, 39; and Charles Kettering, 42, were previously arrested in connect with the case. They were each charged with 15 counts of felony grand theft of a firearm and one count of burglary. In addition, Shaughnessy was charged with felony resisting an officer with violence, misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence and violation of probation, and Brooks was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle.
Warrants are outstanding on Hunter Grant Myrick, 29, in connection with the case. He is being held in Baldwin County after fleeing from a traffic safety checkpoint and leading officers on a high speed pursuit at speeds reaching near 100 mph through northern Baldwin County, Mobile County and into Washington County in August. Myrick was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, attempting to elude and multiple traffic offenses.
Myrick is being held without bond in Baldwin County. as a fugitive from justice on the Pinoak Lane charges.
Witt remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $102,000. Bush is jailed with a $205,000 bond, and Brooks was jailed with bond set at $20,000. Shaughness was being held with no bond due to a probation violation and Kettering was released on bonds totaling $36,800.
Broxson Files Blue Angels License Plate Bill Again
October 15, 2019
Sen. Doug Broxson has again filed a bill to create a Blue Angels license plate.
He filed a bill that did not make it through the legislature last year, so he is trying again for the 2020 session.
If approved, the plate will cost an extra $25 to benefit the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, including the Naval Aviation Museum and the National Flight Academy in Pensacola.
The plate design includes the words “Home of the Blue Angels” at the bottom.
Pictured below: The design for a Blue Angels license plate was unveiled last year at the National Aviation Museum. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain And Thunderstorms Likely
October 15, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
FDOT Updates Progress On Nine Mile Road Between Pine Forest And Beulah Roads
October 15, 2019
The Florida Department of Transportation says crews are making progress on Nine Mile Road between Beulah Road and Pine Forest Road.
Last month, the travel lanes between the Leisure Lakes RV Park and Eleven Mile Creek were temporarily shifted to the newly constructed and eventual eastbound roadway.
The project team is making every effort to widen the section between Navy Federal Way and I-10 from two to four travel lanes by the end of the year, according to FDOT. Meantime, work is simultaneously ongoing in other areas along Nine Mile Road.
London White Named Cantonment Cowboys Homecoming Queen
October 15, 2019
London White was named the Cantonment Cowboys 2019 Homecoming Queen.
Other homecoming winners were:
- Abby Nigam, 2019 Best All Around
- Kylie Wilder, first runner-up
- Kimree Martin, 2nd runner-up
- Kendra McDonald, Cowboy Supreme
- Khale Lanquest, Miss Cheerleader
- Baileigh Minor, most improved.
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Catholic Wins District Girls Golf Tourney; Northview Runner-up
October 15, 2019
The Catholic High Crusader girls took the 1A district golf championship Monday, and the Northview High Chiefs finished as runner-ups.
Both advance to the regional meet next Monday in Jacksonville.
Northview girls team members are Bradi Edwards, Emily Boutwell, Meredith McGhee and Taylor Lashley. Jack Boutwell is volunteer coach.
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