Northview Grad North Completes Basic Military Training
October 20, 2019
U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Celeste B. North graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
North is the daughter of Catadro and Kimberly North of Atmore.
She is a 2018 graduate of Northview High School.
Tate Drops Fierce Battle With Washington (With Photo Gallery)
October 20, 2019
The Tate Aggies lost a fierce battle with the Washington Wildcats 51-31 Saturday afternoon in a game postponed a day by Tropical Storm Nestor.
The Wildcats took an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter before the Aggies tied it at seven all on a Keaton Solmonson touchdown and a good kick from Matt Johnson.
With a field goal through the uprights from Johnson, the Aggies then took a 10-7 lead over Washington.
The Aggies had touchdowns from Keontral Culpepper, Kesean Williams and second from Solmonson to round out the afternoon.
The Tate Aggies are now 1-7 on the season, while the Washington Wildcats improved to 8-0.
Next Friday night, the Aggies will host Tallahassee Chiles (4-3) for Senior Night in Pete Gindl Stadium. The were also be a representation of the homecoming court.
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Molino Man Charged With Choking His Son
October 20, 2019
A Molino man is facing a felony charge for allegedly choking his adult son.
Robert Alan Salter, Sr, age 56, was charged with felony battery by strangulation after he choked his son to the point which he “temporarily lost the ability to breathe,” according to an arrest report.
Deputies responded to his home after receiving a report that he was armed with a knife during a disturbance, but Salter had left the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement.
Salter was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $100 bond.
No. 24 West Florida Rains On West Georgia, 30-2
October 20, 2019
The UWF defense recorded a school-record six turnovers and held West Georgia to 147 yards of total offense in a 30-2 win amid the deluge of Tropical Storm Nestor at University Stadium Saturday.
The win propelled 24th-ranked UWF (5-1, 4-0 Gulf South Conference) to its fifth-consecutive victory and best start in conference play since starting football four years ago.
UWF turned defense into offense all game long, scoring all four touchdowns as a result of UWG turnovers.
Jervon Newton recorded his second 100-yard game of the year with 100 yards on 21 carries to lead the Argos. UWF finished with 184 yards on the ground.
But the game started about as poorly for the Argonauts as the last regular-season visit to UWG – a 16-0 first quarter deficit in 2017. On Saturday, Austin Reed threw an interception on the second play of the game and the next time UWF got the ball, a fourth down snap got past punter Dawson Hamlin and into the end zone for a safety, spotting the Wolves a 2-0 lead.
Both teams struggled to move the ball in the first quarter as they figured out how to play in the heavy downpour on the natural grass surface.
But it was the Argos who figured it out. Following a missed field goal, UWF forced a UWG miscue when Kedrick Bradley stripped Chauncey Williams. Three plays later Jaden Gardner scored on a 17-yard run to put UWF ahead 7-2.
On the ensuing possession, UWF recovered a Willie Candler fumble at the UWG 16-yard line. Three players later, Reed completed a 23-yard pass to Kevin Grant with just over a minute left in the half to give UWF a 14-2 lead.
The Wolves got the ball to start the second half and fumbled on the third play when Candler was sacked by Gael Laurent. Three plays later Reed barreled in from 15 yards for another touchdown.
The Argos recorded their record-setting sixth turnover on the next possession when Bradley intercepted Candler and returned in 21 yards to the UWG 34. Reed pushed his way into the end zone again on a 13-yard rush for a 28-2 edge.
UWF forced four turnovers in the span of 16 Wolf plays from the end of the first half through early in the second half.
After trading punts, Hamlin pinned the Wolves on their own four with a 54-yard kick. Ian Bush then recorded a safety for the Argos when he tackled Jaevan Ward in the end zone for a 6-yard loss on a pass play.
Gael Laurent had a monster game to lead the Argos with seven tackles, three-and-a-half for loss, three sacks and two forced fumbles.
UWG (4-3, 2-2) had just 78 rushing yards after entering the game with 189 yards per game.
The Argos compiled 227 yards of total offense with 184 of those on the ground. The wet conditions aided in the 43 passing yards on 2-of-15.
UWF improved to 3-2 all-time in the series with the road team winning every game.
UWF will return to action next Saturday in the Third Annual Coastal Classic, traveling to Melbourne, Fla. to face Florida Tech (3-4, 1-3). The game featuring the only two Division 2 football-playing schools in the state of Florida will kickoff at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time at Palm Bay High School’s Florida Tech Panther Stadium.
Photo: Morgan Givens
Tayler Mills Named Tate High Homecoming Queen; Alex Moorhead Named King
October 20, 2019
Tayler Mills was named the 2019 Tate High School homecoming queen Saturday night, and Alex Moorehead was named homecoming king.
First runner-up was Avery Young, and second runner-up was Baylor Phillips.
After the school district canceled all activities Friday due to Tropical Storm Nestor, the presentation of the homecoming court was rescheduled for Saturday night during the homecoming dance. School officials said they will recognize the homecoming court during next Friday night’s Senior Night so they will have the opportunity to walk the field with their parents. Exact details were still being finalized Saturday night.
Photos by Jennifer Repine for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Unemployment Rate Drops Half A Percentage Point In Escambia And Santa Rosa
October 19, 2019
The latest job numbers just released by the state show a half percentage point drop in the unemployment rate in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Escambia County’s unemployment rate dropped from 3.5% in August to 3.0% in July. There were 4,379 people were reported unemployed during the period. One year ago, unemployment in Escambia County was also 3.3 percent.
Santa Rosa County’s unemployment rate decreased from 3.2% in August to 2.7% in September. Santa Rosa County had a total of 2,222 persons still unemployed. The year-ago unemployment rate in Santa Rosa County was 3.0 percent.
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in September 2019, down 0.1 percentage point from the August 2019 rate, and down 0.1 percentage point from a year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in September.
The jobless numbers released by the state do not include persons that have given up on finding a job and are no longer reported as unemployed.
Friday Football Finals, List Of Rescheduled Games
October 19, 2019
Here are Friday night football final scores from the North Escambia area, along with a list of games that were rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Nestor.
FLORIDA SCORES
De La Salle 24, West Florida 6 (Friday)
Milton 40, Mosley 28 (Thursday)
FLORIDA RESCHEDULED GAMES
Saturday
Washington 51, Tate 31
Monday
Jay at North Bay Haven, Monday 5:30 p.m.
Pine Forest at Choctaw, Monday 7 p.m.
Escambia at Fort Walton Beach, Monday, 7 p.m.
Pensacola High at Panama City Arnold, Monday 5:30 p.m.
Pace at Gulf Breeze, Monday 7 p.m.
Catholic at Tallahassee FAMU, Monday 7 p.m.
Navarre at Tallahassee Leon, Monday 7 p.m.
ALABAMA SCORES
UMS-Wright 31, Escambia County 8
Escambia Academy 47, South Choctaw Academy 0
Flomaton 44, Thomasville 21
Andalusia 42, W.S. Neal 12
Montgomery Catholic 26, T.R. Miller 21
File photo.
Flomaton Beats Thomasville
October 19, 2019
The defending Alabama 3-A state champion Flomaton Hurricanes have earned a chance to defend their title this season. With a 44-21 win over Thomasville Friday night, the Hurricanes secured a spot in the 3A playoffs.
The Flomaton Hurricanes will be on the road next Friday night at T.R. Miller before wrapping up regular season play at Southern Choctaw on November 1.
Photos by Sheridan Rowell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volunteer Firefighters Visit Molino Library’s Community Heroes Story Time
October 19, 2019
Volunteer firefighters from the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue visited the Molino Branch Library this week for the Community Heroes preschool story time series. The regular preschool story time will continue on October 23 and October 30 at 10:30 a.m. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Fall Festival, Molino Community Yard Sale Rescheduled
October 19, 2019
Byrneville Elementary’s Fall Festival is rescheduled for Thursday, October 24 from 5-7:30. The basket auction will begin at 7:30.
Molino Ballpark Community Yard Sale has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 26.