Jay Wins With 9th Inning Walk-off Over Northview
February 25, 2023
The Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs on a walk-off in nine innings Friday night in Jay, 4-3.
Layna Lowery led off in the circle for the Royals going three innings, allowing four hits, no runs and striking out four. Jenna Toups earned the win allowing three hits and three runs with one strikeout in six innings.
Ella Nelson and Kassidy Nevels both went 2-4 to lead the Royals at the plate.
Emma Gilmore went a full eight and a third innings for Northview, giving up four runs on three hits and striking out four. Gilmore, Aubrey Struckey, Allison Flowers, Makayla Golson and Mary-Clayton Dawson each had one hit for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs will host Pace next Tuesday at 6 p.m., and the Royals will travel to Gulf Breeze at 6:30 Tuesday.
Pictured: Northview’s Emma Gilmore pitches against T.R. Miller Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com, photo, click to enlarge.
Ballot Set For Century Council Special Election March 28
February 25, 2023
Four candidates for town council have qualified to be on the March 28 special election ballot in Century — an election being held because no one ran for the seats in 2022.
Shelisa McCall and Evelyn Webber will vie for council Seat 3. McCall was appointed on an interim basis to the seat in January. McCall is president of the chamber of commerce, while Webber just recently moved to town.
Alicia Johnson and Eddie Hammond will face off for council Seat 4. Johnson was appointed on an interim basis to the seat in January. Both candidates are former town employees.
Because only two candidates qualified for each seat, a primary is not required. The special general election will be held on March 28. The vote by mail request deadline is March 18.
The seats were left vacant in January after no one sought election last year. Seat 3 councilman Leonard White resigned citing time constraints due to his job as correctional officer at the Century Correctional Institution. Seat 4 council member James Smith, Jr. did not seek reelection.
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Larry Wayne Emmons
February 25, 2023
Larry Wayne Emmons, age 70, of Atmore, Ala. passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home. He was an industrial construction supervisor.
He is preceded in death by his parents- Joseph Hall Emmons, Sr. and Esthel Olean Glover Emmons; sister- Doris Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years- Linda Fay Emmons of Atmore, Alabama; one son- Michael Shannon Emmons of Pensacola, FL; one brother- Joey (Sandra) Emmons of North Carolina; two sisters- Betty (Troy) Brown of McDavid, FL. And Patricia Harrison of Jay, FL; two grandsons- Michael Tyler Emmons of Pensacola, FL. and Colby Ryan Emmons of Milton, FL.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Jay Woman Struck By And Killed Walking Across Escambia County Roadway
February 24, 2023
A Jay woman was struck by a car and killed while trying to walk across an Escambia County roadway Thursday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 54-year old woman was walking across Michigan Avenue at Memphis Avenue when she was struck by the front of a SUV. She was transported to a Sacred Heart Hospital where she died a short time later.
The 39-year old male driver of the SUV was not injured.
Charges Dropped Against Three Accused Of Ladarius Clardy Murder
February 24, 2023
Prosecutors have dropped the charges against three of five people charged in the murder of Ladarius Clardy.
The State Attorney’s Office said Thursday that charges were dropped against Timothy Donaill Knight, Terrell Taquez Parker and Kobie Lashun Jenkins, Jr.
“The lawful arrests were made based on probable cause after a comprehensive investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The legal standard for the Office of State Attorney to prosecute a crime requires a greater standard of proof beyond and to the exclusion of reasonable doubt. Currently, the evidence does not meet that standard,” the State Attorney’s Office said in a statement.
“The Office of the State Attorney and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will continue to diligently investigate and gather information in this case. Upon developing sufficient admissible evidence, charges against Knight and Parker will be reinitiated,” the SAO continued.
Brothers Daquavion Keamos Snowden and Amos Dehontiquan Snowden, Jr., are still charged with Clardy’s murder with trial set for this summer.
Clardy, a former standout Pine Forest High School quarterback, was found shot dead in a vehicle crash about 1 a.m. on July 1, 2021. His vehicle was found with over 50 bullet holes in a ravine.
Woman Charged With Felony Theft, Possessing Device To Avoid Detection
February 24, 2023
A Flomaton woman is accused of theft and possessing a device to avoid detection.
Madonna Faith Barnhill was charged with felony petit theft with two or more prior convictions and felony possession of an anti-shoplifting device.
Barnhill was accused of placing $606.46 worth of merchandise inside an empty microwave box and walking past all points of sale at the Walmart on Pensacola Boulevard. The merchandise was recovered by Walmart’s loss prevention, and the incident was captured on camera, according to an arrest report.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, a Makita chainsaw in the box, a DeWalt circular saw and pressure washer in their boxes, multiple brand named purses and other miscellaneous items with Belk price tags were found in her vehicle. She was not charged in connection with these items, but they were seized and placed into evidence.
Deputies also recovered an item often used to foil shoplifting detection systems.
The ECSO seized the vehicle because it was used in the commission of an alleged felony.
According to the ECSO, Barnhall has three prior convictions for theft.
Three Now Qualified, One Prefiled For Century Council Special Election
February 24, 2023
As of Thursday, three candidates have qualified and one has pre-filed for a special election to select two new Century town council members.
Shelisa McCall is now qualified for Council Seat 3, which she currently holds on an interim basis. Evelyn Webber has prefiled for Seat 3, meaning she must complete the qualification process to appear on the ballot.
Alicia Johnson and Eddie Hammond qualified for Council Seat 4. Johnson was appointed on an interim basis to the seat in January.
Qualifying is open until noon Friday, February 24, at the Supervisor of Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place in Pensacola.
The special general election will be held on Tuesday, March 28. If three or more candidates qualify for either of the seats, a special primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 14. The qualification fee is $50, and candidates must be registered voters living in the Century town limits.
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Mark Your Calendars: Food Distribution Set For March 11 In Gonzalez
February 24, 2023
A food distribution is set for Saturday, March 11 in Gonzalez.
The distribution will begin at 8 a.m. and continue while supplies last at the Gonzalez United Methodist church. Vehicles can begin lining up at 7:30 a.m., and organizers say there will be enough food for at least 300 families.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed getting out into the community and being able to help our friends in District 1 get what they need”, said Rep. Michelle Salzman. “Along with Farm Share and the Gonzalez United Methodist Church, these events have become an amazing asset to help us provide food once every quarter to this part of the county that needs it so much. Especially with prices rising as they have been, it’s comforting to know that we’ve helped ensure some food on their tables every few months.”
‘“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to me.’,” said Gonzalez United Methodist Church Pastor Andy Perry, quoting Matthew 25:40. “As a Church, we cannot live isolated from our community. Rather, what Jesus and even the season of Lent reminds us of is that we are to be truly engaged in caring for those who do not have the means that many others have. Being involved in this food distribution allows us to engage and connect with the people in North Escambia county in a very real and tangible way, as the hands and feet of Jesus to help our neighbor. This is truly an opportunity to fulfill the commandment: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’.”
The food distribution is intended to provide supplemental help for families who may be struggling through a hard time.
The distribution will be made possible by Farm Share, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Commissioner Steven Barry, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Kevin Stephens with ECUA District 5, International Paper, the Marine Corps League, Gonzalez United Methodist Church, Aaron Erskine, Thompson Trucking, and other community partners.
Pictured: A food distribution at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church last November. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Highs Around 80 Continue Through The Weekend
February 24, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Inmate Stabbed At Escambia County (AL) Jail
February 24, 2023
An Escambia County (AL) Detention Center inmate is recovering after being stabbed Thursday.
Sheriff Heath Jackson said one inmate was stabbed in the chest at the Brewton jail. He was transported to an area hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Mobile.
“He is stable and expected to recover,” Jackson told NorthEscambia.com.
Further details were not released, and the investigation is continuing.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.