Tate High Drama Celebrates Successful Year With Final Curtain Call For Seniors
May 13, 2026
The Tate High School Theatre program recently celebrated a successful year with a final curtain call for seniors.
This year, the program inducted 29 new Thespians into the troupe — the largest induction class in program history. The highest number of students ever involved in the club prior to this year was twenty-seven, meaning that this season the program more than doubled in size.
The final curtain call provided an opportunity to celebrate seniors as they took the Tate stage one final time, while recognizing several outstanding students with Legacy Awards for their leadership, service, and commitment to the performing arts.
Legacy Award Recipients were:
- Dorothy Lister “En Pointe” Award: Izzy Killebrew and Micah Frazier
- Neil Cobb “In The Wings” Award: Drew Crutchfield
- Ricky Still “Rising Star” Award: Gabriella Hardy
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Rotary Academic All-Stars Named From Northview, ECHS, Escambia Academy, Atmore Christian
May 13, 2026
The Atmore Rotary Club has named 175 area high school students as Academic All-Stars during their 41st annual program on Tuesday night.
Over $30,000 in scholarships was awarded to high school seniors based on the number of years they have been an Academic All-Star.
The program recognized outstanding students from Northview High School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School, and Atmore Christian School.
In addition, the Rotary Club presented Merit Scholarships to two seniors:
Little John Memorial Scholarship ($2,000): Luke Chavers, Northview High School
William and Mary Grissett Memorial Scholarship ($2,000): Tyler Carach, Northview High School
Those honored as Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Stars were:
(Four-Year Academic All-Stars are denoted with asterisks.)
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Northview High School
Freshmen
Alexa Beasley
Brooklynn Bowen
Hartlie Bowman
Forester Bryan
Mazie Burkett
Presley Davey
Nathan Davis
Lillyth Dekker
Maggie DeVries
Aubrey Flowers
Olivia Garrett
Nathan Gilmore
Kyndal Hadley
Kaylee Harris
Sophia Ikner
Olivia Levins
Jeremy Lisenby
Annabelle Lynd
Jacob Marcum
Ava McCann
Camden Miller
Ryan Reynolds
Natalie Rogers
Curtis Smith
Kaden Smith
Summer Weaver
Kinley White
Bryce Yoder
Bailey Yuhasz
Sophomores
Aadan Adams
Jaxon Anderson
Kayde Boettger
Addysen Bolen
Kyleigh Brinkman
Madelyn Calloway
Hailey Carrillo
Kenley Clayton
Logan Diller
Santiago Espinoza Jr.
Parker Ganey
Carmen Garcia
Nicole Garcia
Sawyer Gilmore
William Gilmore
Emma Godwin
Michael Greenwell
Brody Hall
Camden Jacobson
Richard Maxwell
John McAnally
Hunter Parker
Allison Penton
Riley Phillips
Madalynn Pittman
Emma Reynolds
Makinzi Roley
Jackson Salter
Katelyn Sanchez
Avery Trawick
Eli Wiggins
Kaylee Wilson
Juniors
Jayden Arredonda
Camden Borelli
Alvia Brinkman
Asher Creighton
Caley Daharsh
Crimson Davis
Annberly Dunn
Hallie Emmons
Kobi Fiorenti
Amy Floyd
Maria Franco
Brielle Garcia
Hayden Gipson
Ashley Gleason
Lori Hall
Olivia Hall
Presley Johnson
Wesley Lambeth
Kylee Langham
Kaylee Long
Mikayla McAnally
Grace Oliver
Makayla Plato
Daviona Randolph
Dakota Richardson
Lexi Smallwood
Alexis Strength
Raleigh Warr
Allison Yoder
Seniors
Lauren Abbott
Claire Amerson *
Wade Bailey *
Kathryn Beasley
Cameron Bodiford
Jackson Bridges *
Alyssa Brooks
Leah Brooks
Tyler Carach *
Luke Chavers
Kenslee Chavira
Elizabeth Coleman *
Ayden Crabtree
Talaysha Curry *
Aakira Davis
Olivia Doyle
Shelby Greenwell
Kaiden Hall
Keeli Knighten *
Anna Kunkel *
Makenzie Levins
Bryant Mason
Samantha Minchew
Andrew Plant
Braylan Shelly *
Jackson Simmons *
Liam Simonson
Ona Spinks
Maggie Stewart *
Amie Weaver
Peyton Womack
Atmore Christian School
Freshmen
Kendall Harper
Riley Tate
Sophomores
Jenna Kennell
Elizabeth Landis
Juniors
Jordan Overton
Jordan Salter
Senior
Tyson Kennell*
Escambia Academy
Freshmen
Ensley Boykin
Bella Covington
Megan Harter
Marshall Lassiter
Camille Nichols
Athena Wilson
Sophomores
Leah Baggett
Poarcha Bailey
Mara Camp
Kimorah Goldsmith
Izabella Hadley
Cleria McCants
Cameron Perkins
Jackson Sellers
Jett Tillery
Asher Covington
Mary Davis
Marshall Gandy
Traegan James
Aleah Livingston
Lillian Manac
Courtney Richardson
Clinton Sasser
Seniors
Raelynn Manac
Kyler Williams
Escambia County High School
Freshmen
Jayleigh Brown
Diana Garcia
Laya George
Heaven Hartley
Aryanna Jones
Nicholas Sasser
Sophomores
Jyshaviah Knight
LaRodshia Lee
Di’Shaye Richardson
Gabriel Richardson
Ezekiel Riley
Juniors
Janae Dillard
Xamiria English
Khloe Sanders
Seniors
Shaleah Bright
Jalayah Bright-Alexander
Kydajah Brown
Trinity Gray
Amarion Lemon *
Imari Lemon *
Demyia Munlyn
Robert Smith
Pictured: Four-year Atmore Rotary Academic All-Stars. Photo by Andrew Garner/Atmore Advance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Round To The Nearest Nickel: DeSantis Signs Gaetz Bill As Pennies Go Away
May 13, 2026
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation that allows businesses to round up or down to the nearest nickel when people are paying with cash because pennies are no longer being made by the U.S. Mint. The bill was sponsored in the Florida Senate by Sen. Don Gaetz of Northwest Florida.
The new law took effect immediately and states that cash purchases will be rounded to the nearest nickel — those that end in 1 or 2 cents will be rounded down to zero, those ending in 3 or 4 cents will be rounded up to 5 cents. Those transactions that end in 6 or 7 cents will be rounded down to 5 cents, and those that end in 8 or 9 cents will be rounded up to 10 cents.
The rounding does not impact sales tax; it is applied to the final, after-tax, total. The legislation does not have any impact on people who are paying with debit or credit cards.
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Escambia Sheriff’s Office Honors Fallen Officers And K-9s
May 13, 2026
Thursday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held a Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to honor deputies and K-9s killed in the line of duty. The families and friends of the fallen gathered to place a rose on the agency’s memorial.
Roll Call of Heroes:
- Town Hall Marshall Daniel Douglas – End of Watch 1893
- Sheriff A. Cary Ellis – End of Watch 1923
- Constable Mallory Williams – End of Watch 1941
- Deputy Joseph Elmer Whitworth – End of Watch 1954
- Constable William “Clint” Rigby – End of Watch 1955
- Patrolman Roland Davis, Sr. – End of Watch 1955
- Deputy Len B. Adams – End of Watch 1958
- Deputy Joseph Mallory Gassman – End of Watch 1966
- Deputy Charles Leroy Wilkerson – End of Watch 1974
- Deputy Morley “Buddy” Ray – End of Watch 1978
- Deputy Floyd “Doug” Heist – End of Watch 1980
- Corporal Eric Byron Streeter – End of Watch 1984
- Deputy Donald Ray Cook – End of Watch 1988
- Sergeant Dennis Mathis – End of Watch 1989
- Sergeant Roosevelt Walker, Jr. – End of Watch 1998
- Lieutenant George Hura, Jr. – End of Watch 2004
- Deputy Jeremy Cassady – End of Watch 2025
- K-9 Wolf – End of Watch 2000
- K-9 Erny – End of Watch 2000
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Sunny, Warm Days In Store For The Next Week
May 13, 2026
High pressure remains the dominant feature for the region, ensuring a lengthy period of dry and stable weather through the middle of next week. Bright sunshine and mild northerly winds will define the next few days before a shift to southerly air brings a steady increase in afternoon temperatures. Daytime highs will push into the upper 80s by Monday, though nighttime lows will remain comfortable for the duration of the forecast period.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Miller Masterful As Wahoos Beat Lookouts 4-1
May 13, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos christened Chattanooga’s new Erlanger Park with a 4-1 win over the Lookouts on Tuesday night, riding a pair of homers and a quality start to victory over the team with the Southern League’s best record.
Jacob Miller (W, 1-2) turned in his best start of the season, scattering five hits and one run over 6.0 innings to earn his first win.
Dillon Lewis gave the Blue Wahoos an early 1-0 lead with a solo homer, his team-leading sixth of the season, in the second inning. Payton Green added a two-run shot in the fifth inning, and Fenwick Trimble singled home Brendan Jones in the sixth inning for a 4-0 advantage.
Miller surrendered a solo homer to Carlos Jorge in the sixth, but neither team could capitalize on ample opportunities in the late innings. Lookouts starter Johnathan Harmon (L, 3-1) worked around a leadoff Michael Snyder triple in the seventh, and Blue Wahoos relievers Kade Bragg and Logan Whitaker left the bases loaded with Lookouts runners in both the seventh and eighth. Luis Palacios (S, 1) inherited two baserunners in the ninth, but coaxed a game-ending double play grounder from Leo Balcazar to end the game.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Lookouts on Wednesday morning.
written by Erik Bremer
Angela Marie Baker
May 13, 2026
Angela Marie Baker, 47, passed away on May 4, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1978, to Milledge and Barbara Sibbach Baker.
Angela was a call center operator for Wind Creek Casino and was of the Episcopal Faith.
She is survived by her parents, Milledge and Barbara Baker, aunts, uncles, and friends.
Memorial Graveside services will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tom Raines officiating. Inurnment will follow at Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Walnut Hill, FL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joan Jane Metzger
May 13, 2026
Joan Jane Metzger, age 90, of Cantonment, Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 6, 2026!
Joan will be remembered for being a devoted wife, mother, and servant of the Lord!
She is survived by her husband, Murray Metzger of 67 years; her sister, Phyllis Johnson; her son, David Metzger; her daughter, Ruth Ward; her daughter-in-law, Lynne Metzger; her three grandchildren, Michael Metzger, Cory Metzger Mattern, and Nicholas Ward; and her three great-grandchildren, Lily Metzger, David Mattern, and Isaac Mattern!
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Carrie Davis; her brother, Lawrence Davis; her sisters, Betty Corson and Joyce Dodsen; and her son-in-law, Richard Ward.
A memorial will be held at Charity Chapel on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Judy Ann Lambert
May 13, 2026
Judy Ann Lambert, 74, passed away on May 9, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1951, to Jackson H. and Bernice Ward Gipson.
Judy was an owner-operator of numerous restaurants through the years and a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren, Braylee Lambert and Urijah Lambert.
Judy is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Donald Gene Lambert; son Timothy Lambert of Flomaton, AL, and her daughters, Tonya Lambert Creel of Flomaton, AL, and Tina (Brian) Pace of Houston, TX. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph (Sylvia) Gipson of Walnut Hill, FL, and her sister, Sue (Steve) Byrd of Walnut Hill, FL, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Elder Bobby Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Serenity Gardens in Atmore, AL.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Leon Glick
May 13, 2026
Robert Leon Glick, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1942, to Mahlon and Ruth Kennel Glick in Lancaster, PA.
Robert was a lifelong farmer and a member of Mennonite Christian Fellowship in Atmore, AL. He retired after over 63 years of farming. Robert always had a big garden, and since retirement, he spent many hours cultivating a lush garden in spite of the pain he often had from the work.
His great-grandchildren brought him much joy, and he found ways to connect with them. One memory with them was when he cracked a coconut for them to see what the inside looked like. He also loved cherry ice cream, Anna’s homemade fig jam, and other homemade goodies. He was an avid hunter and continued to hunt even at 83 years old. His family appreciated his attention to detail, and he taught us the value of hard work. He recently enjoyed the celebration of his 84th birthday with all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren attending. He celebrated 63 years of marriage on May 4th. Robert’s life was a testament of faithful service to the Lord and his family.
Robert is survived by his wife, Anna Hostetter Glick; children, Regina Glick Kurtz (Ken), Doreen Glick Hess (Keith), Ruth Ann Glick Hornback, and Dwane Glick (Regina). He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Glick Hostetter (John), ten grandchildren, Benjamin Hess (Kara), Chelsey Hess Holden (Scott), Michael Glick (Mallory), Alexis Kurtz Howell (Shaun), Jessica Glick Martin (Zach), Courtney Hornback McKinney (Keith), Ashlyn Glick Parker (Andrew), Bradley Hornback, Kaylie Glick, and Braden Glick. He has seventeen great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Melvin Glick.
Messages of condolence can be sent to the Glick family at 3035 Old Bratt Rd., Atmore, AL 36502.
The family requests memorial donations in Robert’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse in lieu of flowers.
https:www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/Robert-Glick-Atmore-AL
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Mennonite Christian Fellowship.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until service time at 6:30 p.m. at Mennonite Christian Fellowship. Everyone is welcome to join the family for the visitation and memorial service.
A private family graveside service will be held at Freemanville Community Cemetery with Pastor Blaine Copenhaver officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.