Pace Softball Player Recovering After Serious Injury During Game At Tate
April 20, 2026
The Pace High School Patriots player seriously injured in a softball game on Friday evening at Tate High School should be back to playing softball again soon.
Junior Kylie Reed was running to second base when she collided with the Tate second baseman. She was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS, and the game was called.
“She has some micro fractures in her neck and inflammation from the whiplash. She is about to be released,” Tate Aggies Softball posted Sunday night. “They actually said she could be back to playing when she’s no longer in pain.”
“Thank you all for prayers and well wishes. We may be opponents on the clay, but softball is bigger than just a game,” Aggies softball added.
The Tate second baseman was not injured.
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New Branch Manager At Century Library Looks Forward To Serving Community
April 20, 2026
The new branch manager of the Century Library, Lee Ann Helton, is looking forward to improving local library services and upcoming summer programs.
Helton has a strong background in education and library services. She spent 18 years in the Escambia County (AL) School District, including eight years as an elementary school librarian at Rachel Patterson and A.C. Moore in Atmore, and was principal at Huxford Elementary School. She holds a master’s in library media.
“I enjoy talking to people when they come in about what the library means to them, and how we can better serve them,” she said.
Helton said she is looking forward to the beginning of the annual summer reading program, and the free summer lunch program for youth.
The Century Library is one of eight West Florida Public Libraries locations.
Pictured top: Leigh Ann Helton, Century Library branch manager. Pictured below: Helton works to organize part of the library’s popular DVD collection. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview High 2026 Prom King And Queen Named
April 20, 2026
Riley Brooks was named prom queen, and Reece Starns was named prom king at the Northview High School 2026 prom Saturday night.
The prom court was Mary Oliver, Amanda Fernandez, Riley Brooks, Makenzie Levins, Camo Bodiford, Jackson Simmons, Grayden Sheffield, and Reece Starns.
The prom, “A Night Under The Stars”, was held at the Sanders Beach Resource Center in Pensacola.
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