Tanner Clark’s Touchdowns Lift Tate Over Washington
October 18, 2025
The Tate Aggies beat the Washington Wildcats 24-21 Friday night in Pensacola.
Sophomore Tanner Clark had three touchdowns for the Aggies, including a 47-yard TD to put Tate on the board fist.
The Aggies went on to win 24-21.
Next week, the Tate Aggies (6-2, 1-1) will head to Crestview to face the Bulldogs (4-3, 1-1).
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
This Weekend’s North Escambia Area Events
October 18, 2025
Here are some of the events taking place this weekend in the North Escambia area.
To submit your event in the North Escambia area for a church or non-profit, email the information to news@northescambia.com at least two weeks in advance.
Want to find more events? They are always listed on the NorthEscambai.com Events page.
Farm Hill Fellowship Yard Sale
Farm Hill Fellowship will hold a year sale on Saturday, October 18, beginning at 7 a.m. The yard sale benefits the Ladies Ministry. The church is located at 1251 Muscogee Road in Cantonment.
Century Blackcats Homecoming
The Century Blackcats homecoming festivities on Saturday will begin with walk-out at 1:30 p.m. and a ceremony at 2 p.m. at Anthony Pleasant Park.
16th Annual Multi-Family Yard & Bake Sale
The 16th annual multi-family yard and bake sale will be held at the Walnut Hill Christian School on Saturday, October 18, beginning at 7 a.m. Clothing, household goods, dishes, decor as well as cakes, pies, cinnamon rolls and more will be available. The school is located at 6990 Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
First Church of the Nazarene Fall Festival
The First Church of the Nazarene at 3475 Pine Forest Road in Cantonment. will hold their Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a chili cook off, hayride, cake walk, games and more.
Watercolor Painting at the Century Library
Join the Century Library on Saturday, October 18, from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for a beginner-level watercolor painting class. All supplies will be provided, and all ages welcome.
Century Library Video Game Day
Stop by the Century Library on Saturday, October 18, during normal library hours and try out their Play Station on the big screen. There will be several games to choose from.
Ray’s Chapel Fall Festival
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church will hold their fall festival on Sunday, October 19, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. There will be a hayride, games, trunk or treat, food, cake auction, a bounce house, and more. The church is located at 140 West Bogia Road in McDavid.
High School Football Scoreboard
October 18, 2025
Here is the Friday night North Escambia area football schedule:
FLORIDA
- Tate 24, Washington 21 [Story..]
- Blountstown 59, Northview 0 [Story, photos...]
- Jay 13, South Choctaw 6M
- Milton 27, West Florida 20
- Pace 34, Pine Forest 12
- Crestview 24, Escambia 6
- St. Michael Catholic 50, Pensacola High 13
- Navarre 46, Gulf Beeeze 6
- Central at Veron
- Bye: Pensacola Catholic
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 19, Hillcrest (Evergreen) 6
- Escambia Academy 62, Heritage Christian 0
- Escambia County (Atmore) 49, Satsuma 14
- Jackson at W.S. Neal
- Bye: T.R. Miller
Here’s Where To Watch Today’s College Football
October 18, 2025
Here is this week’s college football schedule and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Saturday, October 18
11 a.m. | No. 10 LSU at No. 17 Vanderbilt | ABC
11 a.m. | No. 12 Georgia Tech at Duke | ESPN
11 a.m. | UConn at Boston College | ACC Network
11 a.m. | Washington at Michigan | FOX
11 a.m. | Central Michigan at Bowling Green | CBSSN
11 a.m. | Eastern Michigan at Miami (Ohio) | ESPN+
11 a.m. | Arizona at Houston | FS1
11 a.m. | Baylor at TCU | ESPN2
11 a.m. | Army at Tulane | ESPNU
11 a.m. | Princeton at Brown | ESPN+
11 a.m. | Furman at Wofford | ESPN+
11 a.m. | Butler at Dayton | YouTube
11 a.m. | Merrimack at Harvard | ESPN+
11 a.m. | Robert Morris at Long Island University | NEC Front Row
11 a.m. | Stonehill at Yale | ESPN+
11 a.m. | Salisbury at Montclair State | YouTube
11:45 a.m. | No. 14 Oklahoma at South Carolina | SEC Network
12 p.m. | West Virginia at UCF | TNT/HBO Max
12 p.m. | Hampton at Villanova | FloCollege
12 p.m. | Stony Brook at Monmouth | FloCollege
12 p.m. | North Dakota State at Indiana State | ESPN+
12 p.m. | Davidson at Drake | ESPN+
12 p.m. | Stetson at Presbyterian | ESPN+
12 p.m. | Bucknell at Cornell | ESPN+
12 p.m. | Dartmouth at Fordham | ESPN+
12 p.m. | Colgate at Georgetown | ESPN+
12 p.m. | Lane at Morehouse College | ESPN+
12 p.m. | Methodist at Southern Virginia | YouTube
12 p.m. | Adrian at Calvin | YouTube
12 p.m. | Rhodes at Trinity (TX) | YouTube
12:30 p.m. | UT Martin at Gardner-Webb | ESPN+
12:30 p.m. | East Tennessee State at Chattanooga | ESPN+
12:30 p.m. | Samford at VMI | ESPN+
12:30 p.m. | Pennsylvania at Columbia | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Kent State at Toledo | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Tennessee Tech at Lindenwood | ESPN+
1 p.m. | South Dakota at UNI | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Western Carolina at The Citadel | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Marist at Morehead State | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Valparaiso at St. Thomas (MN) | Midco Sports Plus
1 p.m. | Holy Cross at Richmond | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Carthage at Wheaton | YouTube
1 p.m. | Kalamazoo at Hope | YouTube
1 p.m. | William Paterson at Rowan | YouTube
1:30 p.m. | Buffalo at UMass | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Sacred Heart at Montana | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Eastern Illinois at Southeast Missouri State | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Grambling at Arkansas-Pine Bluff | SWAC TV
2 p.m. | Lincoln (CA) at Mississippi Valley State | SWAC TV
2 p.m. | Prairie View A&M at Southern | Jaguar Sports Network
2 p.m. | Youngstown State at Illinois State | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Virginia Lynchburg at Texas Southern | SWAC TV
2 p.m. | North Dakota at Southern Illinois | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Troy at UL Monroe | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Purdue at Northwestern | Big Ten Network
2 p.m. | Ouachita Baptist at Arkansas-Monticello | YouTube
2 p.m. | Northwestern Oklahoma State at Southeastern Oklahoma State | YouTube
2 p.m. | Clark Atlanta at Miles | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Savannah State vs. Fort Valley State (in Augusta, GA) | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | No. 1 Ohio State at Wisconsin | CBS
2:30 p.m. | Michigan State at No. 3 Indiana | Peacock
2:30 p.m. | No. 4 Texas A&M at Arkansas | ESPN
2:30 p.m. | No. 5 Ole Miss at No. 9 Georgia | ABC
2:30 p.m. | SMU at Clemson | ACC Network
2:30 p.m. | Akron at Ball State | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | Northern Illinois at Ohio | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | UNLV at Boise State | FS1
2:30 p.m. | Wyoming at Air Force | CBSSN
2:30 p.m. | Coastal Carolina at App State | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | Old Dominion at James Madison | ESPNU
2:30 p.m. | Texas State at Marshall | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | Temple at Charlotte | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | UTSA at North Texas | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | New Hampshire at Campbell | FloCollege
2:30 p.m. | Elon at William & Mary | FloCollege
2:30 p.m. | Rhode Island at UAlbany | FloCollege
3 p.m. | No. 7 Texas Tech at Arizona State | FOX
3 p.m. | No. 22 Memphis at UAB | ESPN2
3 p.m. | Charleston Southern at Western Illinois | ESPN+
3 p.m. | Alcorn State at Florida A&M | ESPN+
3 p.m. | UT Rio Grande Valley at Lamar | ESPN+
3:15 p.m. | Mississippi State at Florida | SEC Network
4 p.m. | Southern Miss at Louisiana | ESPN+
4 p.m. | Weber State at Portland State | ESPN+
4 p.m. | Northwestern State at SE Louisiana | ESPN+
4 p.m. | Central Connecticut at Wagner | NEC Front Row
4:30 p.m. | Howard at Tennessee State | ESPN+
4:30 p.m. | East Texas A&M at UIW | ESPN+
5 p.m. | Duquesne at Mercyhurst | NEC Front Row
5:30 p.m. | No. 8 Oregon at Rutgers | Big Ten Network
5:30 p.m. | Washington State at No. 18 Virginia | The CW Network
6 p.m. | No. 21 Texas at Kentucky | ESPN
6 p.m. | Penn State at Iowa | Peacock
6 p.m. | Maryland at UCLA | FS1
6 p.m. | Hawai‘i at Colorado State | Spectrum/MWN
6 p.m. | Georgia State at Georgia Southern | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Idaho at Eastern Washington | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Eastern Kentucky at North Alabama | ESPN+
6 p.m. | West Georgia at Tarleton State | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Houston Christian at McNeese | ESPN+
6 p.m. | South Dakota State at Murray State | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Nicholls at Stephen F. Austin | ESPN+
6:30 p.m. | No. 11 Tennessee at No. 6 Alabama | ABC
6:30 p.m. | No. 20 USC at No. 13 Notre Dame | NBC/Peacock
6:30 p.m. | Florida Atlantic at No. 19 South Florida | ESPNU
6:30 p.m. | Pitt at Syracuse | ACC Network
6:45 p.m. | No. 16 Missouri at Auburn | SEC Network
7 p.m. | No. 23 Utah at No. 15 BYU | FOX
7 p.m. | No. 24 Cincinnati at Oklahoma State | ESPN2
7:30 p.m. | Abilene Christian at Southern Utah | ESPN+
8 p.m. | Northern Colorado at Sacramento State | ESPN+
8:45 p.m. | Nevada at New Mexico | FS1
9 p.m. | Lafayette at Oregon State | The CW Network
9:30 p.m. | Florida State at Stanford | ESPN
Jesse LaCoste Of Cantonment Convicted Of Grand Theft, Contractor Fraud
October 17, 2025
An Escambia County jury deliberated for just over an hour Thursday before convicting embattled contractor Jesse Wayne LaCoste of Cantonment of grand theft and contractor fraud, both second degree felonies.
He now faces up to 30 years in prison when he is sentenced on December 11 and remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
LaCoste was originally indicted on one count of racketeering and two counts of organized fraud.
The indictment alleged that between June 2018 and August 2022, LaCoste unlawfully managed LaCoste Construction Group, LLC and LaCoste General Contractors LLC by engaging in a pattern of racketeering activity, involving forgery, perjury, false official statements, theft, and insurance fraud.
According to investigators, LaCoste allegedly defrauded homeowners, their insurance companies, subcontractors and suppliers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties of more than $2 million. LaCoste also allegedly forged and falsified applications to obtain his county and state contractor licenses.
LaCoste’s brother-in-law, Matthew Banks, is awaiting trial on similar racketeering and other contracting-related charges.
$1.4 Million For Escambia Parks Includes Splash Pad In Beulah, Park Shade In Gonzalez
October 17, 2025
The Escambia County Commission on Thursday approved nearly $1.4 million for miscellaneous park amenities, including play equipment and a splash pad in Beulah, and a shade structure for the Jennings-Gonzalez Park.
It was a warm, sunny afternoon when the ribbon was cut on April 2 for the new Jennings-Gonzalez Park on Goldenrod Road. The new playground does not have any trees or other shade near the playground.
“We may have to look at one of those fancy sunshades,” Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Barry quipped at the ribbon cutting, “as the summer sets on to us.” Numerous residents have requested some sort of shade at the park since it opened.
The new park amenities include $27,192.53 for a shade structure. It also includes $61,365.29 for play equipment at the Beulah Senior Citizens Center on Woodside Road, and $145,805.05 for a splash pad at the Beulah Regional Park near the Equestrian Center on Mobile Highway. The largest single expenditure will be $227,529.50 for a splash pad at Brownsville Park.
The $1,385,933.06 approved by the BOCC includes:
- Play Equipment at Beulah Senior Citizen Center – $61,365.29
- Shade Structure at Jennings Gonzalez Park – $27,192.53
- Play Equipment at Lincoln Park – $32,225.21
- Play Equipment at Marie Ella Davis Park – $44,593.12
- Play Structure at Perdido Kids Park – $847,222.36
- Splash Pad at Beulah Regional Park – $145,805.05
- Splash Pad at Brownsville Park – $227,529.50
Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds will be used to pay for the improvements.
Pictured above and below: The grand opening of the Jennings-Gonzalez Park on April 2, 2025. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Warm And Sunny Through Saturday, Chance Of Rain By Sunday
October 17, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
October 17, 2025
Northview High School recently named its Students of the Month for September. Pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill., they are Christian Callender (left) and Sydney Little. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
State Arrests Two Atmore Residents On Contraband Charges
October 17, 2025
State authorities arrested two Atmore residents on Thursday on prison contraband charges.
The Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 and Narcotics Units arrested Jeffery Brooks and Marilyn Sharp at their home.
Brooks was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking fentanyl, possession of controlled substance synthetic, unlawful possession of marijuana 1st degree, prohibited activity, and promoting prison contraband 1st degree
Sharp was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking fentanyl, possession of controlled substance synthetic, unlawful possession of marijuana 1st degree, and prohibited activity.
ADOC said iems seized during a search of the residence included:
• 144 grams methamphetamine
• 25 grams controlled substance synthetic
• 10 grams fentanyl
• 158 grams marijuana
“These arrests are the result of an ongoing investigation into a promotion of prison contraband case at Fountain Correctional Facility by the Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 and Narcotics Units,” the agency said.
Century Blackcats Homecoming Parade Is Today
October 17, 2025
The Century Blackcats homecoming parade will be held today, October 17.
The parade line-up will be at Showalter Park from 5:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and will roll at 6 p.m.
The parade will leave Showalter Park by the railroad tracks, following the route: East Hecker Road to Pinewood Avenue, Front Street to Jefferson Avenue, back to East Hecker Road to Kelly Field Road and return to Showalter Park.
There will be a fireworks show after the parade at Anthony Pleasant Park, and concessions will be available.
The Century Blackcats homecoming festivities on Saturday will begin with walk-out at 1:30 p.m. and a ceremony at 2 p.m. at Anthony Pleasant Park.