Tate Baseball Gets Ready For Senior Night With Win Over Escambia: Lady Aggies Beat Navarre
April 20, 2018
The Tate Aggies beat the Escambia Gators Thursday night, 10-5.
Lafleur pitched the win for Tate. He allowed five hits and five runs over five innings, striking out four. Reid Halfacre and Ryan Greene helped to close out the game in relief. Halfacre recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Tate.
For Tate: Ethan Bloodworth 2-3, 2B, 2R; Ryan Greene 2R; Reid Halfacre 1-2, 3B, 2R; Trent Jeffcoat 1-3, r, 2RBI; Raymond Lafleur 1-2, 2B, RBI; Mason Land 1-5, 2B, 2RBI; Hunter McLean 1-3, R; Darrien McDowell 2-3, 2B, R, RBI; Jesse Sherrill 1-4, R; 3RBI.
Friday will be Senior Night for the Aggies as they honor seniors Reid Halfacre, Jesse Sherrill, Justin Barnett, Gabe Castro, Ryan Greene, Trent Jeffcoat, Blake Anderson, Zach Hyatt, Ethan Bloodsworth and Steven Bates. Senior night activities will begin at 6:00, with the game at 7:00.
SOFTBALL
Tate 3, Navarre 2
Hanna Brown took the victory for the Lady Aggies in seven innings, allowing two runs, two hits and striking out two. Brown singled in the bottom of the seventh for a walk-off win.
Deazia Nickerson 1-3; Hannah Brown 1-3, RBI; Belle Wolfenden 2-3, 2B, R; Kyndal Bray 1-2, 2B, RBI; Sydni Solliday 1-3; Kayliegh Cawthon 1-1, RBI; Tayler Hedgepath R.
Photo courtesy Tate Baseball for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Fall To Mississippi Braves
April 20, 2018
The Blue Wahoos dropped their second straight to the Braves falling 3-2 despite a fine performance on the mound from Jesus Reyes (L, 0-3).
The Braves opened the scoring with a run in the first inning. Luis Valenzuela led off with a double and scored two batters later on an Austin Riley double. They made it 2-0 in the third inning, taking advantage of a leadoff hit by pitch. Reyes hit Travis Demeritte to start the frame and he came home on an RBI groundout by Tyler Neslony. The Braves added, what proved to be, a key insurance run in the seventh. Daniel Lockhart led off with a hustle double and scored later in the inning on a sacrifice fly by Alex Jackson.
Pensacola was held hitless until Shed Long singled with one out in the sixth inning, but the Blue Wahoos couldn’t break through for a run until the eighth inning. C.J. McElroy led the inning off with a pinch-hit single ahead of another single from Major League rehabber Scott Schebler. The Blue Wahoos loaded the bases with nobody out ahead of Gavin LaValley, who lifted a deep sacrifice fly to right field. McElroy came home for the first Wahoos run of the game. Schebler scored later in the inning on a wild pitch before the tying run was stranded at second.
Pensacola had another chance in the ninth inning. Taylor Sparks ripped a one-out double and advanced to third on a wild pitch with one out, but the next two batters struck out to end the game.
Despite taking the loss, Reyes struck out a season-high nine batters over five innings. He surrendered just two runs on five hits without allowing a walk. Kevin Shackelford continued his rehab assignment by working 1.2 innings. He was charged with one run on just one hit. He walked two and struck out one. Devon Watts earned the win for the M-Braves out of the bullpen. He worked two scoreless innings and Jacob Webb pitched a scoreless ninth for the save.
The two teams wrap up the series with the rubber match Friday night.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
April 20, 2018
Jim Allen Elementary School has named students of the month for March. They are Alivia McGlothlin and Kodi Farias. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Alabama Executes Mail-Bomber For Killing Federal Judge
April 19, 2018
Alabama death row inmate Walter Leroy Moody, 83, was executed Thursday night by lethal injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore.
The execution was carried out at 8:17 p.m. Moody was pronounced dead at 8:42 p.m.
Moody was sentenced to death for the 1989 capital murder of U.S. 11th Circuit Judge Robert Vance, Sr. in Jefferson County. Vance was killed when he opened a package mailed to his home that contained a bomb.
Moody did not give a final statement.
Flomaton Police Seek Man On Child Endangerment, Drug Charges
April 19, 2018
The Flomaton Police Department is searching for a fugitive wanted for child endangerment and multiple drug offenses.
Kelly Lavon Bryan, 54, has arrest warrants outstanding for chemical endangerment of a child, possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, possession of Alprazolam, possession of marijuana second degree, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of prescription medication without a prescription, according to Flomaton Police.
Bryan may be driving a red 2002 Ford Explorer with Alabama tag #9924AY3. He described as being six feet tall, 180 pounds with red hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811 or their local law enforcement agency.
Two Wanted For Questioning In Home Invasion, Robbery
April 19, 2018
Update 4/24: John Linley and Tara Cook have contacted investigators.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two people in connection with a robbery home invasion last Friday.
John Linley and Tara Cook are wanted for questioning only.
On April 13 at 1:33 a.m. ECSO deputies were called to the 4000-block of Ashland Avenue for a reported home invasion.
John Linley told deputies that three white males came into his home, held him at gunpoint, stole his money, kidnapped his girlfriend Tara Cook and left in a silver Ford Edge.
During the investigation it was determined that his girlfriend’s ex-husband, Justin Cook, along with two accomplices, Jonathan Coffey and Joshua Miskimens took Tara Cook to Seminole, AL, where they hid the money and guns on property that belonged to one of Coffey’s family members.
Cook then drove back to Florida and was spotted in the parking lot of the Circle K at 2205 West Nine Mile Road. Tara Cook was found to be unharmed.
Justin Cook was arrested and charged with robbery home invasion with a firearm, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, grand theft and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Coffey and Miskimens were also arrested and charged with robbery home invasion with a firearm, false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, and grand theft.
Anyone that knows the whereabouts of John Linley or Tara Cook is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or call CrimeStoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
ECSO: Molino Woman Shot At Husband After He Came Home With Divorce Papers
April 19, 2018
A Molino woman was jailed Tuesday after allegedly shooting at her husband several times after he came home with divorce papers, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Wendy Maureen Dennis, 41, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday with bond set at $10,000.
Her husband called 911 and stated that his wife had shot a gun at him multiple times before leaving their residence on North Highway 95A and heading toward Molino Road. Responding deputies conducted a felony traffic stop on her vehicle and recovered a .22 caliber rifle that was in plain view on the backseat of the vehicle, according to an arrest report. She was taken into custody without incident.
The husband told deputies that he brought home divorce paperwork to his wife of eight years, and everything was fine as they started to leave their residence to go to the Tax Collector’s office to have the papers notarized. According to the husband’s statement to deputies, she then walked to her car, retrieved the rifle, yelled at him and fired several shots in his direction.
Dennis left the residence as the husband locked himself inside and called 911, according to the arrest report. The report states the husband said he feared for his life and believed that Dennis was going to shoot him. He was not injured.
Mayor: Century’s Gas Department Might Be For Sale – If The Price Is Right
April 19, 2018
Century’s Mayor said Wednesday that the town’s gas department might be for sale — if the price is right.
The Escambia County Commission voted Tuesday night to renew the town’s exclusive gas franchise area until 2047 amid protest from Pensacola Energy, which says it received a franchise in the same area from ECUA back in the early 1990’s. Pensacola Energy serves about 50 customers withing the disputed Century natural gas franchise area, and has offered to sell those customers to Century for a half million dollars, according to Century’s attorney Matt Dannheisser.
“We are working both ends. If they buy it, we’ve got to come up with a nominal price that is beneficial for the town. We’ve got to look at 20-30 years down the road and the revenue that we could have been getting,” Hawkins said Wednesday of any possible sale to Pensacola Energy.
Hawkins said the town’s gas consultant, Florida Gas Utility (FGU), will be working on determining a fair price for the gas system.
“He (Dannheisser) and I have kicked a number around, but we’ve got to see what FGU says. Their number may be higher than ours,” Hawkins said.
The franchise ordinance approved by the county commission gives Century 120 days to accept.
For a previous story with more details, click here.
Pictured top: Century Correctional Institution is the Town of Century’s larger natural gas customer. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Students Explore Water Science During ‘STEM In The Gym”
April 19, 2018
The entire gym at Ernest Ward Middle School was turned into a huge science lab Wednesday for “STEM in the Gym: Clean Water Survival Series”. STEM is an acronym for the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
Seventh grade students explored the science of clean water, using kits to filter dirty water, explore distillation and more.
The program was made possible through a grant from the Grants for Excellence program from the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence.
Pictured: STEM in the Gym Wednesday at Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Selects New Medical Director For Public Safety, Corrections
April 19, 2018
Escambia County has selected Dr. Rayme Edler as the new Medical Services Director for the Escambia County Corrections and Public Safety departments, responsible for overseeing all county medical staff under emergency medical services and the county jail. Her target start date is Monday, May 7.
Edler is an emergency medicine board certified physician at Baptist Hospital, previously serving as an emergency medicine resident at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Edler has called Pensacola home for about seven years, when she began working as a physician at Baptist Hospital.
Edler graduated from Ross University School of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine and from Tulane University with a Master of Science in Public Health, also earning a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of New Orleans. Her certifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support.
“Getting this position is just such an honor,” Edler said. “I’m excited to take on the challenge, and I’m really looking forward to working with Escambia County and bringing the best care to the county that we possibly can.”
Edler began her medical career as an emergency medical technician and paramedic and later worked as an EMT/paramedic supervisor, providing valuable insight into the operations she will be overseeing in Escambia County Emergency Medical Services.
Edler said being in the field and knowing firsthand what EMTs and paramedics encounter on a daily basis will help her better relate to staff and know what challenges they face.
“I think it’s really important that even as a medical director, you know what they’re going through,” Edler said. “You can read a book and you can learn something, but until you really do it and experience it, it’s a whole different story.”
Along with supervising and assuming direct responsibility for all EMTs, paramedics and medical staff of the Escambia County Corrections Department, Edler will be responsible for providing care to individuals incarcerated in the Escambia County Jail.
Before accepting the position, Edler toured the Escambia County Jail and participated in an ambulance ride along, giving her an opportunity to meet county medical staff and experience some of the day-to-day operations.
Edler said one of her goals in the new position is to continue to build a strong sense of teamwork with staff, along with ensuring departments remain up to date with emergency medicine protocols and are provided with the training needed to best perform their jobs.
“It’s that teamwork, that camaraderie that you never lose – making sure that everybody knows how important their position is, no matter where you are in the medical field,” Edler said.