EREC Annual Meeting Is Saturday
April 24, 2019
Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 80th Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, April 27 at Jay High School.
This year’s meeting begins with voting and activities from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. prior to the business meeting at 10 a.m.
There will be entertainment by the Glorybound Southern Gospel Band, a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Jay High Band, gifts for every member and door prizes. The grand prize will be a $500 credit on the member’s electric bill.
For children, there will be a magic show, games and prizes.
Pictured: The 2018 Escambia River Electric Cooperative annual meeting. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Softball, Baseball: Northview, Tate, West Florida, Flomaton Finals
April 24, 2019
BASEBALL
Northview 16, Baker 4
The Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators 16-4 Tuesday night in Baker. For a photo gallery. click here.
Tate 7, Pace 4 (Freshmen)
The Tate Freshmen Aggies improved to 13-0-1 Tuesday afternoon as they defeated Pace 7-4. They end their season Thursday night at West Florida High School.
SOFTBALL
West Florida 4, Tate 3
The Tate Lady Aggies lost to West Florida 4-3 Tuesday night.
Avery Beauchanie took the loss for Lady Aggies, allowing seven hits and four runs over six innings, while striking out three.
For Tate: Amber Decoux 1-3, RBI; Hannah Halfacre 1-2; Ryleigh Cawby R; Cam Wolfenden R; Lilly Locke 1-3, 2RBI; Gabby Locke 1-3; Shelby McClean 1-3, R.
Tate 21, West Florida 0 (JV)
Courtney Lundquist threw a no-hitter Tuesday afternoon as the JV Tate Lady Aggies shut out West Florida 21-0 in three innings.
At the plate, Lundquist was 3-4 with four runs and three RBIs. Also for Tate: Courtney Adams 3-4, 3R, RBI; Kennedy Turner 1-3, 2R, 3RBI; Brianna Folmar 2-3, 3R, 2RBI; Ella Little 3-4, 2R, 4RBI; Alyssa Rowell 2-3, 2R, RBI; Sophia Jones 1-3, 2R, RBI; Aaliyah Jordan 2-3, 2R, RBI; Taylor Green 2-3, 2R, RBI.
Northview 9, Flomaton 2
The Northview Chiefs Lady Chiefs defeated the Flomaton Lady Hurricanes Tuesday night 9-2 in Flomaton.
Tori Herrington allowed four hits and struck out seven of 29 batters.
At the plate for Northview: Kaitlin Gafford 2-5, RBI; Neveah Brown 1-4, RBI; Herrington 1-4; Aubree Love 1-3, RBI; Kailyn Watson 2-4, RBI; Ashley Ragsdale 1-3, RBI; Valen Shelly 2-4, 2RBI; Kendall Enfinger 1-4, RBI; Heather Knowles 1-3. RBI.
Northview 18, Baker 2
In junior varsity softball, the Northview Chiefs defeated Baker at Baker 8-2 Tuesday afternoon.
Pictured: Northview beat Baker Tuesday night in Baker. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Wahoos Blacked 1-0 By Mobile
April 24, 2019
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos received another brilliant pitching rotation from their staff, but weren’t able to provide any run support in a 1-0 loss to the Mobile BayBears.
Entering the game with the best ERA in the Southern League, Devin Smeltzer delivered his fourth strong start of the season, allowing just one run over 7.0 innings while striking out nine. The BayBears did their only damage in the third inning, using a two-out ground ball single by Connor Justus, a stolen base, and a single by Brandon Marsh to score the game’s only run.
With the lead, the Mobile pitching staff kept the Blue Wahoos batters out of rhythm throughout the night. Starter Jeremy Beasley threw 5.0 shutout innings to earn the win, striking out five and allowing just two hits. In relief, Joe Gatto tossed 2.2 scoreless and Dario Beltre earned the save by recording the game’s final four outs on strikeouts.
Offensively, Luis Arraez, Jaylin Davis, and Brian Navarreto split the Wahoos’ three hits evenly. Davis’ second inning infield single extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
With tonight’s one-run effort, the Blue Wahoos pitching staff now holds a 1.87 team ERA, the best in baseball at any level in the majors or minors.
The Blue Wahoos and BayBears will finish their five-game set at Blue Wahoos Stadium Wednesday evening.
Man Injured In Rear-End Crash With School Bus; Students OK
April 23, 2019
The driver of a passenger car and one student were injured when a school bus was rear-ended Tuesday morning on Pine Forest Road.
Justin D. Patterson, 29, was northbound on Pine Forest Road just south of West Roberts Road about 7:07 a.m. when he failed to stop and collided with the Escambia County School District bus driven by 59-year old James Edward Roetter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Patterson was transported with minor injuries to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS.
There were about 33 Pine Meadow Elementary School students on the bus. All were evaluated by Escambia County EMS, and one student was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
The FHP cited Patterson with careless driving, failure to provide insurance and driving on a suspended license.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Family Remembers Boy Hit And Killed By A Car In Century; Vigil Planned
April 23, 2019
The family of Ka’Merius Dortch will hold a memorial vigil Wednesday to remember the the life of the 4-year old.
The memorial will be held at 6 p.m. at the Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue. That’s where he was struck and killed by a vehicle last week.
Those attending are encouraged to bring a blue or white balloon, stuffed animals, candles, or dress in his favorite color of blue. Ka’Merious also loved firetrucks and dreamed of becoming a firefighter.
Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Lodge Missionary Baptist Church at 7000 Jefferson Avenue.
The Florida Highway said 66-year old Alberta Knight of Century was in the parking lot of the community center April 17 when she pulled her Ford SUV forward and struck the child about 6:20 p.m. No charges were filed. The vehicle was on the community center grounds between the building and basketball courts. A basketball could be seen under the vehicle. [Previous story...]
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Allstate Agent Scott Richards Presents $2,000 Donation To Tate QB Club
April 23, 2019
Cantonment Allstate agent Scott Richards (pictured right), presented a $2,000 donation Monday night to the Tate High School Quarterback Club. Accepting the donation is Aggie head coach Jay Lindsey. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECSO: Man Caught With Drugs, Counterfeit Cash At Ensley Walmart
April 23, 2019
An Atmore man is accused of possessing counterfeit money and drugs at an Ensley store.
Bobby Allen Hartley, 34, was charged with possession of counterfeit bills and possession of methamphetamine.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to Walmart in Ensley. That’s where Hartley told deputies they were called on him because he is crazy and due to his race, according to an arrest report. Deputies noted that Hartley appeared to be under the influence of narcotics, was sweating profusely and did “not make any sense as to what he was saying”.
Hartley provided consent to be searched. Deputies reported finding methamphetamine and four counterfeit $100 bills, all with the same serial number.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning with bond set at $11,000.
Jim Allen Elementary Raises $2,284.70 During ‘Pennies For Popsicles’ For Childhood Cancer
April 23, 2019
‘Pennies for Popsicles’ at Jim Allen Elementary School raised $2,284.70 for childhood cancer research.
The following classes won the grade level competition and will get an extra recess with school principals and popsicles:
Pre-K: Mims
Kindergarten: Metcalf
1st: Sigler
2nd: Missy
3rd: West
4th Jernigan
5th: J. Smith
Pictured top: Pennies for Popsicles at Jim Allen Elementary School. Pictured below: Students count the pennies and other change. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local High Schools Begin Spring Football Practice
April 23, 2019
Spring football practice opened Monday for high schools in Florida. It was the first day of preparations for spring jamborees and the path to the first game of fall.
The Tate Aggies will hold their annual Crimson and Gray game and a fish fry on May 10 and will host the Escambia Gators in a spring game on May 17. The 2019 season for the Tate Aggies begins with a Kickoff Classic at Pace on August 16 and the first game of the regular season will be at home against Pensacola High on August 23.
The Northview Chiefs will hold their Garnet and Gold Game on May 11 and spring game on Friday, May 17 at Escambia County High School in Atmore. The fall season begins August 16 with a Kickoff Classic at Baker, and the Chiefs will host Lighthouse Christian for the first game of the regular season on August 23.
Pictured: The first day of spring practice for the Northview Chiefs Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Gets Senior Night Win Over Paxton (With Gallery)
April 23, 2019
Northview 2, Paxton 0
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Paxton Lady Cats 2-0 during a Monday Senior Night game in Bratt.
The only two runs in the game came in the bottom of the third for the Chiefs.
Tori Herrington faced 22 batters, striking out five. She was 1-3 with one RBI. Kailyn Watson went 1-3, and Valen Shelly was 1-2 with one RBI.
Before the game, the Lady Chiefs honor seniors Kendall Enfinger, Tori Herrington, Mikayla Jeneske, Aubree Love, Valen Shelly and Lydia Smith.
For a photo gallery, including Senior Night activities, click here.
Paxton 5, Northview 3 (JV)
Paxton defeated the Northview Lady Chiefs 5-3 Monday afternoon.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat Paxton 2-0 Monday in Bratt. Pictured below: Northview Lady Chiefs senior Kendall Enfinger, Makayla Jeneske, Aubree Love, Tori Herrington, Valen Shelly and Lydia Smith. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
