Week 3 Escambia River Youth Football Scores
October 4, 2021
Here are week three scores from the Escambia River Conference youth league:
Freshmen
NWE Garnet 35, Baker 0
NWE Gold 13-Straughn 0
Jay 26, Brewton 6
Atmore 24, Flomaton 18
Neal 6, Andalusia 0
Sophomore
NWE Garnet 35 -Baker 0
Straughn 18 – NWE Gold 7
Jay 19 -Brewton 6
Flomaton 34 -Atmore 7
Andalusia 25-Neal 0
Junior
NWE Garnet 35 – Baker 0
NWE Gold 18 -Straughn 0
Brewton 13 -Jay 0
Flomaton 14 -Atmore 7
Andalusia 35-Neal 0
Senior
NWE Garnet 27 – Baker 6
Brewton 19 -Jay 6
Atmore 14 – Flomaton 0
Andalusia 27 – Neal 6
Straughn 2 -NWE Gold 0 (forfeit)
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Purrfect Ending: Trapped Kitten Rescued
October 4, 2021
It was a rescue with a “purffect” ending Saturday night for Escambia Fire Rescue.
The Ensley Fire Station responded to an animal rescue call about 7 p.m. They found a small kitten trapped under the eave of the roof, above the soffit. The kitten was removed unharmed and transported to the Escambia Count Animal Shelter.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices Down On Average
October 4, 2021
Florida gas prices declined another couple of cents last week. The state average has been on a downward trend for the past two weeks; slipping a total of nickel since setting since in mid-September.
The state average stands at $3.05, while the average price per gallon in Escambia County is $3.02. A low of $2.90 could be found in North Escambia Sunday night at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment, while the Pensacola warehouse clubs were at $2.87.
“After weeks of declines, gas prices face renewed upward pressure after the price of crude oil rose 3% last week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Crude prices have remained elevated this year, because unlike the years before the pandemic – where supplies far outpaced demand – the global fuel market has tightened. Many countries reduced fuel production, due to the pandemic, and are now struggling to keep pace with returning demand.”
Dollar General: Old Century Store Remaining Open Along With New Location
October 3, 2021
Yes, Century is now home to two Dollar Generals.
Now that a new Dollar General has opened in Century less than two miles from an aging store, many residents want to know if the old one will close.
We took that question to Dollar General’s corporate office.
“The other store on North Century Boulevard will be staying open,” Katie Ellison, senior manager Dollar General Corporation Public Relations, told NorthEscambia.com.
She said the new store will not replace the current Century Dollar General that’s just over a mile and a half away on North Century Boulevard near the state line, the Food Giant and a Family Dollar. The old Century Dollar General opened in July 2002 in a building that was constructed in 1970.
The new 9,291 square foot Dollar General in the 7000 block of North Century Boulevard in Century opened late last week.
Pictured top: A Dollar General location in Century has been open for 19 years in a building that’s 50 years old. Pictured below: A new Dollar General is now open in the 7000 block of North Century Boulevard in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
ECSO Still Looking For Three Suspects In Ladarius Clardy Murder; Two Jailed
October 3, 2021
Two people are behind bars in connection with the murder of football standout Ladarius Clardy, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for three more suspects.
Amos Dehontiguan Snowden Jr. and his brother Da’Quavion Snowden, Jr. are both charged with first degree principal to murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Both are in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Authorities are still searching for Kobie Lashun Jenkins, Jr. on charges including first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Timothy Knight Jr., 20, and Terrell Taquez Parker, 23, are wanted for principal first degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and one count of attempted murder.
Clardy, a former standout Pine Forest High School quarterback, was shot and found dead in a vehicle crash. His vehicle was found with over 50 bullet holes in a ravine at Hollywood Avenue and Fairfield Drive about 1 a.m. on July 1.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of any suspect is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620, Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP, or 911.
Look At Those Eyes! Check Out Moth Watching.
October 3, 2021
Bird watching. Butterfly watching. Moth watching.
Moth watching? Yeah, it’s thing, and it’s moth season. There are are than more than 10,000 species of moths in the United States, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. They’re not wildlife, but they are often tasty snacks for Florida wildlife.
A little more science…moths display what is called a “startle display”. When they are startled and feel threatened, several of moths unfold to reveal what looks like large eyes. It gives the little guy a chance to frighten a would-be predator.
One such moth is the Polyphemus moth (pictured above and below, except the yellow/rust colored one). It is a tan-colored moth that looks rather benign at rest. But when started, it opens its wings to reveal two large purplish “eyes”. With a wingspan that reaches six inches, it was named for the cyclops Polyphemus in greek mythology.
Many people think of moths as pests, but they are actually important pollinators for native wild plants and agricultural crops. according to FWC.
Moths can be seen in the daytime in the North Escambia area, buy many varieties can be seen after dark.
Pictured above and below: The Polyphemus moth, which has a wingspan that reaches six inches. Pictured first below is an imperial moth, about 4.5 inches wide, on a window screen. Pictured bottom: More photos of a Polyphemus moth. All photos were taken locally. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
New Gas Tax Now In Effect In Alabama
October 3, 2021
Drivers filling their gas tanks in Alabama are now paying a little more in tax.
The tax increase amounts to two-cents per gallon; it’s the final phase of 10 cents in increases scheduled under the Rebuild Alabama Act of 2019. The gas tax was also increased two cents in 2020 and six cents in 2019.
The tax was passed to help with road and bridge construction in Alabama.
Pictured: A gas station on Highway 31 in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Traffic Alert: What To Expect This Week
October 3, 2021
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
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 9. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- 17th Avenue Interchange construction – 17th Avenue southbound is closed at Gregory Street. Access to the Pensacola Visitor’s Center and the boat launch remains open from 17th Avenue.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge as crews replace the southbound portion of the structure. In addition, drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
- West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures between the following locations as crews perform median improvements and install poles for pedestrian traffic signals.
- Dominguez Street and Green Street
- Grandview Street and Y Street
- H Street and L Street
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29 – Drivers will encounter intermittent east and westbound traffic shifts between Pine Forest Road and U.S. 29 as crews place final asphalt and striping.
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Beulah Road to S.R. 297 (Pine Forest Road) – Drivers will encounter alternating and intermittent east and westbound lane closures and traffic shifts between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for paving operations and other construction activities.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road (C.R.) 292A) – Motorists can expect daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, Oct. 4 as crews place a watermain.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures and shifts from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews perform paving operations.
- S.R. 298 (Lillian Highway) Resurfacing from North of U.S. 98 to East of Fairfield Drive – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4 through Thursday, Oct. 8 as crews perform paving operations and other construction activities.
- U.S. 98 (East Garden Street) Routine Underground Utility Maintenance at Jefferson Street Intersection – Motorists will encounter intermittent day and nighttime lane closures Friday, Oct. 1 through Friday, Oct. 8, as crews perform underground utility maintenance.
Santa Rosa County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 9. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure. Additional work will include installation of pier lighting.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the Blackwater River bridge from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 through Thursday, Oct. 7 as crews perform paving operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Top-Ranked UWF Completes Comeback, Silences Delta State
October 3, 2021
The No. 1 ranked UWF football team erased a 20-point deficit and outscored Delta State by 26 in the second half for a 39-33 win at McCool Stadium on Saturday.
In the second half, UWF (4-0, 1-0 Gulf South) outgained DSU, 276-183, and forced two turnovers, along with a pair of fourth down stops.
The Argonauts rushed for 150 yards on 25 attempts for a robust 6.0 yards per carry. Shomari Mason had 10 carries for 86 yards and 54 yards receiving with a touchdown. Ra’veion Hargrove added seven for 65 yards.
Austin Reed tossed four touchdowns for the third time this season, while shaking off a rough first half to finished with 285 yards on 13-of-31 passing.
After falling behind 7-0, Reed hit David Durden for a 90-yard touchdown on UWF’s first play from scrimmage to tie it at seven. It was the longest play from scrimmage in UWF history and the second longest behind Marvin Conley’s 98-yard interception against Mississippi College in 2017.
Delta continued to apply pressure, scoring on four of its seven first-half possessions, along with a safety to claim a 30-10 lead going into the locker room.
But the Argos came out on fire in the third quarter, needing just five plays to go 73 yards as Reed found Jared Smith for a 17-yard strike. The Statesmen kicked a field goal to go up 33-17 with 6:24 to play in the third.
From there, UWF got a Reed-to-Durden passing touchdown, a Hargrove 10-yard dive to the pylon and a Mason 9-yard receiving score to finish off the largest comeback in school history.
DSU (2-3, 1-1) dropped its third-consecutive game. Patrick Shegog completed 32-of-50 for 459 yards and two scores, along with two interceptions.
The teams combined for 202 penalty yards.
UWF extended both its overall and road winning streaks 10 and seven games, respectively. The Argonauts had 435 yards of total offense, averaging 7.8 yards on 56 plays.
UWF remains on the road next week with a game at North Greenville (3-2, 0-1). Kickoff at Younts Stadium in Tigerville, S.C. is set for 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
Photos: Morgan Givens/University of West Florida.
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In McDavid Saturday Morning
October 2, 2021
A small plane with one person on board safely made an emergency landing in McDavid Saturday morning.
The pilot of a 2002 model Vans Aircraft RV-4 kit single engine plane reported an in-flight emergency shortly before 9 a.m. According to tracking information, the experimental aircraft departed Peter Prince Airport in Milton about 8:05 a.m.. The pilot had been flying back and forth between Walnut Hill and Atmore when he declared a fuel system emergency and headed back toward Bratt and in the direction of Milton.
The pilot made the emergency landing at a private grass airstrip officially known as the Collier/Pine Barren Airport on South Pine Barren Road just south of Rodeo Lane. He was not injured, and there was no damage to the plane.
The pilot was able to correct his fuel system problem and continue safely back to Milton.
Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to look for the aircraft after the emergency was reported to the FAA.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
