Photos: Century Sawmill Pageant Winners Announced
April 8, 2019
The 27th Annual Century Sawmill Pageant was held Saturday, sponsored by the Century Lions Club. All proceeds are used to benefit vision services for needy children in the Tri-County area.
Pictured above is Overall Century Sawmill High School Queen and scholarship winner Jillian Thornton.
Other winners were (scroll down):
Baby Miss (0-23 months) (L-R) 2nd-Megan Marie Marn; Queen–Carson Faye Bell; 1st–Aubrey Steadham; and 3rd–Tatum Harper Boutwell. (Fashion–Aubrey Steadham; Photogenic–Megan Marn; Casual–Scarlett Rowland.)
Toddler Miss (2-3 years) (L-R) 3rd–Jordyn Seales; 1st–Brystol Noelle Purvis; Queen–Millie Doris Futral; 2nd–Kaisley Hamilton. (Fashion–Kaisley Hamilton; Photogenic–Brystol Purvis; Casual–Kaisley Hamilton).
Little Miss (4-5 years) (L-R) 3rd–Lyla Rolin; Queen–Jenna Reese Pritchett; 1st–Mallory Jane Marn; and 2nd–Marley Schoonover. (Fashion–Jenna Pritchett; Photogenic–Jenna Pritchett; Casual–Lyla Rolin.)
Little Junior Miss (6-7 years) (L-R) 2nd–Willow Cole; Queen–Karsyn Paige Davis; 1st–Kadahlyn Salter; and 3rd–Laurel Anne Wadkins. (Fashion-Karsyn Davis; Photogenic–Kadahlyn Salter; Casual–Karsyn Davis).
Young Junior Miss (8-10 years) (L-R) 3rd–Lyla Calloway; 2nd–Carly Reid Pritchett; Queen–Khloe Taylor; and 1st–Lexie Smith. (Fashion–Carly Pritchett; Photogenic–Carly Pritchett; Casual–Khloe Hamilton; Miss Congeniality–Lyla Calloway).
Junior Miss (11-13 years) (L-R) 1st–Ali Thornton; Queen–Leah Smith; 3rd–Morgan Hicks; and 2nd–Heather Flowers. (Fashion–Leah Smith; Photogenic–Leah Smith; Casual–Leah Smith).
Teen Miss (14 years-12th grade) (L-R) 3rd–Sierra Massey; 2nd–Cloe Smith; Queen–Jillian Thornton; 1st–Skylar Crawford. (Fashion– Jillian Thornton; Photogenic–Jillian Thornton; Casual–Jillian Thornton).
Photos by Fischer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Crash Shuts Down Pine Forest Road
April 7, 2019
At least one person was reported injured in a two-vehicle crash in Cantonment Sunday afternoon.
The crash happened about 3:10 p.m. on Pine Forest Road near Amanda Lane, about a mile north of Nine Mile Road. The roadway was complete blocked by the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
Escambia County EMS, Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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Gunfire Erupts During Fight At Crowded Football Game In Century (With Video Of Shooting)
April 7, 2019
Gunfire erupted during a melee at a crowded minor league football game in Century Saturday night.
At least three shots were fired on the football field but no injuries were reported, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The T.C. Venom had just lost 33-6 to the Greater Pensacola Jets at Anthony Pleasant Park on East Highway 4. As the game ended, players from both teams started fighting. In a video obtained exclusively by NorthEscambia.com, players can be seen fighting as fans enter the field. Suddenly, just off camera, at least three gunshots can be heard in rapid succession.
(Shooting can be heard at about 37 seconds into the video below. Story continues below video.)
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed three shell casings were recovered on the football field.
Multiple witnesses told NorthEscambia.com that the gunman did not have a shirt on but was wearing the team uniform pants of the Jets. The male jumped the fence and ran toward a nearby wood line, possibly toward a foot bridge that leads to the adjacent Showalter Park.
There were no arrests made. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation.
It was estimated that somewhere between 200 and 400 people were at the game.
Escambia County EMS responded to the park following the incident for a person experiencing a medical emergency, but that person was reportedly not injured in the fight or gunfire.
This was the third game in Century for the T.C. Venom, the newest team in the Amateur to Professional Development Football League (AFDFL). The “T.C.” in T.C. Venom is stands for “Tri-County.”
The APDFL is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion and advancement of adult minor league football teams throughout the Southeast, according to their website. Players are between the ages of 18 and 30 looking to obtain a second chance of reaching their college or professional football dreams. The APDFL provides these athletes a place to improve their football skills and a platform to showcase their talents by attracting scouts from the collegiate and professional levels.
Pictured top: A fight erupted on the field following a minor league football game in Century Saturday night. Pictured top inset: A player was down after the gunfire rang out, but there were no reports of any injuries. Pictured below: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigates. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Horse Judging Team Wins State Championship, Advances To Nationals
April 7, 2019
The Northview High School Horse Judging Team won a state championship Saturday and will advance to the national competition.
Team members are Destiny Cleckler, Brooke Doolittle, Olivia Porter, Autumn Williams and alternate Leia Grantham. Coaches are Courtney Solari and Stephanie Solari.
Additionally, three members placed individually in the state. Williams placed second, Porter placed sixth and Cleckler placed seventh.
Pictured are (L-R) Coach Courtney Solari, Destiny Cleckler, Olivia Porter, Autumn Williams, Leia Grantham, Brooke Doolittle and coach Stephanie Solari. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
CatCountry 98.7’s Brent And Candy Receive ACM Personalities of the Year Award
April 7, 2019
CatCountry 98.7’s Brent Lane and Candy Cullerton were awarded Personalities of the Year for their Cat Pak Morning Show during an Academy of Country Music ceremony on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Lane also won the ACM Personality of the Year in 2009.
Pictured: CatCountry 98.7’s Brent Lane and Candy Cullerton with their ACM Personalities of the Year awards Saturday night in Las Vegas. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Weekly Meeting Schedule
April 7, 2019
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings this week:
Monday, April 8
Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization-Technical Coordinating Committee – 8:30 a.m., Pensacola City Hall, 222 W. Main St. (Agenda)
Police Benevolent Association Negotiations – 1 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Human Resources Training Room, Second Floor
Marine Advisory Committee – 5:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Tuesday, April 9
International Association of EMTs and Paramedics Collective Bargaining – 10 a.m., Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. “W” St.
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Local Mitigation Strategy Group Board & Planning Committee – 2 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Citizens’ Advisory Committee – 3 p.m., Pensacola City Hall, 222 W. Main St. (Agenda)
Escambia County Housing Finance Authority – 5 p.m., 700 S. Palafox St., Suite 310
Merit System Protection Board – 5 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Fourth Floor Training Room
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee – 5:30 p.m., 420 W. Chase St. (Agenda)
Wednesday, April 10
East Barrancas Neighborhood Cleanup – 7 a.m.
Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization Board – 9 a.m., 1370 Tiger Point Lane, Gulf Breeze (Agenda)
Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program Technical Committee – 9 a.m., Pensacola City Hall, 222 W. Main St.
Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program Policy Board-Director Interviews – Noon, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors – 1:30 p.m., 418 W. Garden St.
Santa Rosa Island Authority Lease Discussion Board Workshop – 3 p.m., 1 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach (Agenda)
SRIA Board Meeting - 5 p.m., 1 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach (Agenda)
Thursday, April 11
Board of County Commissioners Committee of the Whole – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program Education Committee – 5 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Science Hour – Water Safety – 6 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Showband Holds Annual Spring Car Wash At Five Locations
April 7, 2019
The Tate High School Showband of the South held their annual Spring Car Wash Saturday at five locations — Advance Auto Parts in Cantonment, O’Reilly Auto Parts on Pine Forest Road, Pizza Hut on Nine Mile Road and Tractor Supply. Photos by Tami Skipper for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Lady Aggies Take Second In Kissimmee Klassic In Lightning Coin Toss
April 7, 2019
The Tate Lady Aggies finished second in the annual Kissimmee Klassic Tournament Saturday night — due to lightning.
The Lady Aggies went undefeated through three games, scoring 21 runs while allowing only one earned run through the weekend. The championship game was decided by a coin toss due to lightning.
Earlier in the day, the Lady Aggies shut out Keystone Heights 5-0.
Abbie Burks earned the win in the circle. She surrendered no runs on five hits, had no errors and had two strikeouts.
Ryleigh Cawby and Gabby Locke had three hits each for Tate.
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Wahoos Get Shutout Win Over Mobile
April 7, 2019
After Blue Wahoos starting pitchers Jorge Alcala and Brusdar Graterol combined to allow just one run over 9.2 innings and strike out 12 batters during Friday evening’s doubleheader sweep in Mobile, Devin Smeltzer had a tough act to follow during his Saturday night start at Hank Aaron Stadium.
If the bar was set high, he raised it.
The 23-year-old lefty opened his season with one of the finest outings of his professional career, carrying a perfect game into the fifth inning and finishing the night with nine strikeouts over 5.2 two-hit innings.
Smeltzer was sharp from the beginning, striking out BayBears’ top prospect Brandon Marsh to open the game in a 1-2-3 first inning. The strikeouts kept coming in the second inning, as he struck out the final two batters of the inning before opening the third with two more strikeouts.
After another K in the fourth, he opened the fifth having not allowed a baserunner to reach. The leadoff hitter in the inning, Jhoan Urena, quickly ended the no-hit bid with a ground ball single through the right side, but Smeltzer was unfazed, striking out two more to strand Urena.
Opposing Smeltzer, BayBears starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval was also strong, striking out four in the first two innings. The Blue Wahoos manufactured a run against him in the third, with Jordan Gore reaching on a dropped third strike and then coming all the way around to score from first on a throwing error by Mobile third baseman Roberto Baldoquin.
The 1-0 score held until the fifth inning when the Blue Wahoos offense broke out. Jimmy Kerrigan led off the inning with a towering home run to left, his second in as many days to make it 2-0 in Pensacola’s favor. The Wahoos then strung together a walk and hits by Caleb Hamilton, Gore, Brian Schales, and Taylor Grzelakowski to score twice more.
With a 4-0 lead, Smeltzer cruised into the sixth inning. He allowed his second hit of the game with one out in the inning but struck out Jahmai Jones for the second out before turning the ball over to reliever Adam Bray.
Smeltzer finished with a line of 5.2 innings pitched, two hits, no runs, one walk, and nine strikeouts. With the strong effort by the lefty, Blue Wahoos starting pitchers now have a 0.59 ERA through three games, having allowed just one run in 15.1 innings while striking out 21.
Pensacola extended their lead to 5-0 on an RBI single by Jaylin Davis in the seventh inning while Bray combined with Ryan Mason to throw 2.1 scoreless innings of relief to secure the victory and the second shutout of the year by the Wahoos.
With the win, the Blue Wahoos improve to 3-0 on the season. Pensacola and Mobile will continue their five-game series at Hank Aaron Stadium Sunday.
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Cantonment Man Climbed Through Window, Sexually Battered Woman, Police Say
April 6, 2019
A Cantonment man has been charged in connection with allegedly climbing through a window and sexually battering a woman last year.
Teremis Marchristopher Boykin, 27, was charged with sexually battery, false imprisonment, battery and burglary with assault or battery.
The victim attended a party thrown by Boykin last November, and he asked to go home with her but she refused, according to an arrest report. At some point after the party, Boykin allegedly climbed through the victim’s apartment window and sexually assaulted her. He then “snuggled” with her before leaving the apartment, according to Pensacola Police.
The victim did not report the incident until February because she was thinking if she didn’t tell anyone it would all go away and she would forget about it, the arrest report states.
Boykin told police the two previously had a romantic relationship, and they had planned before the party for him to spend the night.
Boykin was arrested this week. He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $302,500.