McIntosh, Blue Wahoos Beat Biscuits Twice In Sunday Finale
May 1, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos extended their winning streak to five games on Sunday afternoon, completing Saturday’s suspended contest with a 4-3 win and finishing off their series with the Montgomery Biscuits with an 11-4 victory.
Game one, suspended in a 2-2 tie in the top of the sixth, saw the Blue Wahoos score a run in the seventh on a wild pitch against Graeme Stinson (L, 1-1) and in the eighth on a bases-loaded walk to Nasim Nuñez. Zack Leban (W, 1-0) delivered 2.0 scoreless innings of relief, and Jefry Yan and Sean Reynolds (S, 2) weathered a late Biscuits comeback to seal a 4-3 victory.
In the regularly scheduled Sunday game, Paul McIntosh took center stage with a 5-for-6 game as the Blue Wahoos won 11-4. The DH hit homered, doubled and drove in four for just the third five-hit game in Blue Wahoos history, and first since Bryson Smith in 2015.
Joe Rizzo opened the scoring in the first with an RBI single against Mason Montgomery (L, 0-1), and Dane Myers hit the first of three Pensacola homers in the second before McIntosh extended the lead to 4-1 with an RBI single.
Dax Fulton labored through 3.1 innings, but allowed only one run before Austin Roberts (W, 1-0) took over in relief. By the time Roberts left after 1.2 scoreless innings, McIntosh had hit a three-run homer to extend the lead to 7-1. Cody Morissette highlighted a four-hit game with a two-run homer in the seventh as the Blue Wahoos stretched out the lead even further.
Pensacola pounded out a season-high 16 hits in the game, and used Andrew McInvale and Brady Puckett from the bullpen to lock down their fifth win in a row.
After an off day Monday, the Blue Wahoos begin a six-game home series against the Mississippi Braves on Tuesday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Betty Ann Henderson
May 1, 2023
Mrs. Betty Ann Henderson, age 77 of Dauphin Square in Mobile Alabama, passed away Wednesday evening April 26, 2023, in a Mobile Hospital.
Mrs. Henderson was a native, and longtime resident of the Flomaton area until moving to Mobile, Alabama in 2015. She had worked as a Customer Service Representative for Matrix Employee Services inc. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending all her time with her family, and as much time with her grandchildren as possible. She was of the Pentecostal faith, and member of The Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she enjoyed working with the youth.
She is survived by her two sons, Sean (Amber) Henderson of Semms Al. Patrick (Robyn) Henderson of Reeltown Al.: brother, David (Ann) Henderson of Long Beach Ms.: sister Lila Nell Harper of Monroeville Al : four grandchildren: Ada Henderson, Alex Henderson of Semms Al: Sophie Henderson, and Finn Henderson, of Reeltown Al.
Preceded in death by her father and mother, Melton Floyd Bethea and Louise Jacobs Bethea: Brothers Melton Bethea of Atmore, Al, and Marvin Bethea of Weatherford Tx: sister Patricia Bethea Neal of Century Fl: Husband Bobby Henderson of Flomaton Al.
Visitation will be held Monday May 01, 2023, from 1 P.M. until 2 P.M. service time at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service for Mrs. Betty Ann Henderson will be held Monday afternoon May 01, 2023 at 2P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Pastor AL Bethea officiating. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Hilton W. Peavy
May 1, 2023
Hilton W. Peavy, age 76, of Poarch, AL passed away on April 30, 2023 in Pensacola, FL.
He was born on January 26, 1947 in Brewton, AL to Price and Alice Taylor Peavy. During his career, he served during the Vietnam-Era with the 101 st Airborne Division. He lived his life to the fullest with no regrets. He was a retired Army Ranger 1SG and had a career full of accolades and success. Our country lost one of its greatest leaders today. They just don’t make them like him anymore. He also owned and operated Peavy Trucking. He was a beloved father and mentor. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mae Peavy; his brother, Colas Peavy and his sister, Dorothy Thompson.
He is survived by his sons, Shannon (Memori) Peavy of McDavid, FL and Darby (Kim) Peavy of Nokomis, AL; his daughter, Chastity Peavy of Poarch, AL; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steven Breceda and Bro. Dennis Terry officiating. Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL with Military Honors.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore.
Falling Pine Tree Cuts Power For Large Part Of Century
April 30, 2023
A falling pine tree cut power for a large part of Century Sunday afternoon.
The pine tree fell onto power lines and sparked a small bush fire about 2:07 p.m. on Alger Road, across from the Masonic Lodge on Lodge Drive.
According to Florida Power & Light, about 840 customers in Century lost power as a result. By 3 p.m., power had been restored to some customers.
The Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded and quickly extinguished the fire.
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EREC Holds Annual Meeting (With Photo Gallery)
April 30, 2023
Escambia River Electric Cooperative members held their annual meeting Saturday at Jay High School.
Dozens of door prizes were awarded, most of them electric, and one lucky member won the grand prize of a Ryobi electric riding lawn mower. Additional prizes will be awarded in a few days from among those that voted absentee.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Members met in a business session after voting on board members and bylaw revisions. Running unopposed, JD Powell was reelected to the board of directors for Escambia County. For Santa Rosa County, John Wesley Scott was elected to the board with 406 votes, while other top vote getters Mickey Diamond received 335 votes and William G. Cozart received 227 votes.
Three bylaw revisions were also approved by a wide margin.
Jonathan Chambers, a partner in Conexon, provided an update on fiber internet service that will become available to all EREC members in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. NorthEscambia.com will provide additional coverage in an upcoming story.
Northview High School senior Drake Driskell and Century High School senior Elisabeth Stowers were recognized as winners of the annual Herman D. Johnson Scholarships, providing each of them with $1,000 per year for four years of college.
EREC was formed in 1939 with 88 members in their first month. The cooperative now serves about 10,000 members in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties with 1,800 miles of energized line.
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NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
$7 Bag Sale Today At Library Book Sale
April 30, 2023
The Friends of the Library Big Spring Book Sale ends today with the popular $7 Bag Sale at the downtown library, 239 North Spring Street in Pensacola.
From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., you can get as much as will fit in a brown paper grocery bag for just $7. Bags are provided, and carts will be available to help carry the bags to your vehicle.
Credit cards, cash and checks are all accepted.
Friends of West Florida Public Library is a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library.
Want To Speak At An Escambia Commission Meeting? There’s An Online Form For That.
April 30, 2023
If you want to speak at an Escambia County Commission Meeting, or one of their public forums, there is now an online form for that.
The new speaker form is available by clicking here, or on the county’s “Meetings” webpage. In-person forms will still be available prior to the start of public forums and board meetings.
Citizens wishing to speak at the public forum will be heard immediately prior to the regular BOCC meeting. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes, unless otherwise determined by the chairman. Speakers will not be able to donate their minutes to another speaker. The Gary Sansing Public Forum is intended for matters not included on the agenda for the regular meeting. Citizens wishing to address items on the agenda must indicate such items in the sign-up form.
Clear, Middle 50s For Tonight
April 30, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
April 30, 2023
Jim Allen Elementary School recently named their April Students of the Month. They are Emma Arnold and Brantley Knapp. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Trouble Zones
April 30, 2023
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, April 30 through Saturday, May 6 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews perform striping work. On Tuesday, May 1, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach.
- Interstate 10 (I-10) Escambia County Welcome Center – The truck parking lot at the Escambia County Interstate 10 Welcome Center, located at mile marker four, will be temporarily closed until summer when the Welcome Center improvements are complete. The front and middle car parking lots are open.
- East Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) Roadway Improvements from Chemstrand Road to East of Baldridge Drive – The bicycle lanes are temporarily closed to allow crews to widen the turn lanes and construct new five-foot bicycle lanes. In addition, the speed limit on this section of East Nine Mile Road has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph as vehicles and bicycles will share the roadway. The closure and speed limit reduction will be in place until the project is complete next summer.
- · Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) Resurfacing from Brent Lane (State Road (S.R.) 296) to North of I-10 – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and intermittent turn lane closures Sunday, April 30 through Thursday, May 4 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews place thermoplastic pavement markings on the roadway.
- Lillian Highway (S.R. 298) Resurfacing from North of U.S. 98 to East of Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727) and Lillian Highway at Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) – Drivers will encounter shoulder and lane closures on Lillian Highway, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crews will be performing drainage and shoulder construction.
- Navy Boulevard (S.R. 295) Resurfacing from North of the Bayou Grande Bridge to Gulf Beach Highway/Barrancas Avenue (S.R. 292) – Drivers will encounter alternating nightly lane closures from Barrancas Avenue to the Bayou Grande Bridge between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Sunday, April 30. Crews will be milling and resurfacing the roadway.
- U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century - Drivers on U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) will encounter a lane shift and lane closures through May. The two U.S. 29 northbound travel lanes and the center turn lane will be closed between Hatties Boulevard and East Cottage Street. During the closure, one northbound and one southbound lane will remain open using the current southbound travel lanes. Signage will be in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Resurfacing from the Theo Baars Bridge to Bauer Road - Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures, between Innerarity Point Road and Bauer Road, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, April 30 through Thursday, May 4. Crews will be performing paving operations.
- Davis Highway Routine Maintenance at Olive Road – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, May 1 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to install an overhead sign.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 (S.R. 30/Gulf Breeze Parkway/Navarre Parkway) Resurfacing of select areas from Abercrombie Road to Calle De Palencia Street - Drivers on U.S. 98 (Navarre Parkway), between S.R. 87 and Calle De Palencia Street, may encounter intermittent nightly lane closures from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform construction activities.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, April 30 through Saturday, May 6 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews perform striping work. On Tuesday, May 1, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach.
- U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – Widening of the westbound bridge over Simpson River has been completed. The westbound structure now supports two westbound lanes, two eastbound lanes, and dedicated bike lanes. Drivers may encounter temporary and intermittent lane closures on the bridge for crews to address any maintenance issues that may arise. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph throughout the work zone.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Point Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between S.R. 281 and Bayshore Road Sunday, April 30, through Friday, May 5, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- I-10 Resurfacing from S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists will encounter nighttime east and westbound lane closures Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5 for paving operations.
- U.S. 98 Corridor Improvement near Navarre Beach Causeway – Motorists will encounter nighttime lane closures Monday, May 1 and Thursday, May 4 for construction activities.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.