Trump Brings His Message To An Overflow Crowd In Pensacola
September 10, 2016
A packed house was on hand Friday night for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s second visit to the Pensacola Civic Center. The crowd was estimated at about 12,000 people, while “thousands more” could not get in, according to Trump.
Trump’s hour-long speech was highly critical of his opponent, Hillary Clinton, with Trump labeling the Democratic nominee as “an unstable person” and “trigger happy”.
He discussed Clinton’s handling of classified information during her tenure as secretary of state and the decision by federal authorities not to charge her after a long investiation.
“She’s being so protected. She could walk into this arena right now and shoot somebody with 20,000 people watching,” Trump said as he held his hand like a gun, “right smack in the middle of the heart and she wouldn’t be prosecuted, OK?”
Trump also said he plans to increase the military, create better paying jobs and get rid of Common Core.
“It’s so good to be back in Florida, my second home…I love the people of this state, and together we are going to have an amazing victory on November 8,” Trump said.
Aggies Cruise To Homecoming Win Over West Gadsden
September 10, 2016
The Tate Aggies cruised to an easy homecoming win Friday night, 41-6 over West Gadsden.
The game was scoreless until 24 second before the end of the first when Tate took a 7-0 lead. By the half, the Aggies had expanded their lead to 21-0 after touchdowns with 5:42 and 0:50 remaining in the second half. Tate continued to dominate with a 34-0 advantage in the third, with West Gadsden’s only score coming with 4:38 in the third.
Tate (3-0) will be away next week at Pensacola High School.
COMING UP: NorthEscambia.com will publish a photo gallery with football action photos, the band, cheerleaders and the homecoming court by Monday.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Northview Plays Up Against Gulf Breeze, Falls 42-0
September 10, 2016
For the second time this season, the Northview Chiefs played up several classifications and against much larger rosters, and for the second time this season the Chiefs were sent home scoreless. The 1A Chiefs lost to the 6A Gulf Breeze Dolphins Friday night, 42-0 in Gulf Breeze.
The loss came two weeks after a road trip to 6A Crestview in which the Chiefs lost 70-0. At 1-2, Northview’s win this season came last week 21-14 against a much similar-sized team from Escambia Academy in Canoe, AL.
Next week, the Chiefs are back home in Bratt as they play host to the Chipley Tigers. The Tigers (0-3) are coming off a 42-8 loss to Blountstown Friday night.
COMING UP: NorthEscambia.com will publish a photo gallery with football action photos, the band, and cheerleaders by Monday.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
Dozens Of Holman Prison Inmates Refuse To Work
September 10, 2016
The Alabama Department of Corrections is reporting an inmate work stoppage at the Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore.
Friday morning, prison officials reported that group of approximately 10 inmates did not report to the facility’s kitchen for preparing the morning meal. Later Friday, approximately 35 inmates assigned to the facility’s tag plant that produces the state’s license plates took part in the work stoppage.
The warden and correctional officers have maintained proper security inside the facility, and ADOC staff are delivering routine services to the inmates without incident, according to the ADOC. In addition, ADOC has a contingency plan to assign inmates from a nearby work release center in Atmore to operate the tag plant if the work stoppage continues.
Inmates participating in the work stoppage at Holman have made no demands, and overall they have been cooperative in their peaceful protest. The work stoppage is isolated to Holman Correctional Facility, which is not on lockdown. There are no reports of inmates participating in the work stoppage at the remaining 27 state correctional facilities.
Earlier this month, a corrections officer at Holman was left in critical condition after being stabbed. Prison officials reported that the inmate assaulted and stabbed the officer in retaliation for being denied an extra tray of food during the noon meal.
‘Woodlawn’ Author To Speak In Molino This Sunday; Free Showing Of Movie
September 10, 2016
This Sunday is “Woodlawn Sunday” at Highland Baptist Church in Molino.
Todd Geralds, the author of the book Woodlawn and the son of Tandy Geralds, the coach in the film Woodlawn, will be the special guest at the church. Woodlawn is a riveting true story of courage, strength, and football at the height of racial tension in Birmingham. The book has inspired the motion picture Woodlawn, and tells the story of Coach Tandy Gerelds, his running back Tony Nathan, and a high school football game that healed a city.
Geralds will speak during the Highland Mens’ Breakfast at 7 a.m., and during morning workship at 10:45 a.m.
The church will present a special free showing of the movie Woodlawn at 6 p.m. Sunday.
The 2015 film grossed $14.4 million at the box office.
Play Ball! Miracle League Open New Baseball Field
September 10, 2016
Members of Impact 100 and the volunteers of the Miracle League of Pensacola celebrated the grand opening of a new baseball field Friday night. The Miracle League of Pensacola provides an opportunity for the physically and mentally challenged to play baseball in a safe and encouraging environment. The generous grant received from IMPACT 100 has provided the resources to create an additional field to service future players and their families. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Drop Game Three To Mississippi
September 10, 2016
The Braves scored four runs in the first two innings, including a controversial two-run, inside-the-park home run by right fielder Keith Curcio, and defeated Pensacola, 9-2, Friday at Trustmark Park. The victory put Mississippi up, 2-1, in the best-of-five series.
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are on the brink of elimination by the Mississippi Braves in the Southern League South Division playoffs.
Pensacola manager Pat Kelly was ejected for the second time this season when he stormed the field to argue about Curcio’s home run. Blue Wahoos right fielder Sebastian Elizalde raised his arms in the air signaling for a ground rule double when Curcio’s hit appeared to get lodged under the fence.
Kelly spiked his hat, took a big kick at the grass and gestured wildly at the right field fence to first base umpire Alex Zeigler, who threw Kelly out of the game.
The Braves got big contributions from two players that were recently called up from the High-A Carolina Mudcats. Curcio, playing in his second game, went 1-5 with the homer and two RBIs that put the Braves up 4-0 at the end of two innings.
Meanwhile, catcher Kade Scivicque, playing in his fourth game, went 4-4 with one run scored and one RBI. His single drove in first baseman Joey Meneses for a 6-2 Braves lead in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Mississippi Mallex Smith also led the Braves 17-hit attack going 3-3 with a walk, double and triple and one RBI. Smith has now played in eight games for the Braves on a major league rehab assignment after breaking his left thumb.
After Pensacola loaded the bases with no one out in the top of the first and failed to score, Mississippi jumped out ahead, 2-0, in the bottom of the inning.
Mississippi third baseman Carlos Franco, who is hitting .545 in three playoff games including a three-run homer Thursday, singled to right field to score center fielder Mallex Smith to take a 1-0 lead. Braves first baseman Joey Meneses singled to left field to drive in left fielder Dustin Peterson to put Mississippi up, 2-0.
In the third inning, Pensacola first baseman Ray Chang smacked a two out single to left field that scored center fielder Brandon Dixon bringing the Blue Wahoos within, 4-1, of the Braves.
Pensacola cut the lead in half to 4-2 when Zach Vincej tripled off the left field wall with two outs in the top of the fifth inning to score left fielder Phillip Ervin.
But that was as close as Pensacola would get to Mississippi in Friday’s game.
Pensacola starter Sal Romano, who threw great all second half going 5-4 with a 2.43 ERA, gave up five earned runs on nine hits and one walk, while striking out three in five innings.
Pensacola and Mississippi play the fourth game at 6 p.m. Saturday at Trustmark Park. If Game 5 is needed, it will be played at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
In the North Division playoffs, the Montgomery Biscuits won, 4-3, over the Jackson Generals and now trail in the series, 2-1.
Prep Football Scores
September 10, 2016
Here’s a look at tonight’s high school football FINAL scores from across the North Escambia area.
FLORIDA
Gulf Breeze 42, Northview 0
Tate 41, West Gadsden 6
Wewahitchka 34, Jay 22
Kemper County 14, West Florida 9
Pine Forest 28, Pace 7
Escambia 36, Catholic 32
PHS 38, Washington 21
Milton 31, Fort Walton Beach 19
ALABAMA
Clarke County 35, Flomaton 21
Escambia Academy 52, Pickens Academy 6
Monroe County 24, Escambia County (Atmore) 18 2OT
T.R. Miller 38, Hillcrest (Evergreen) 12
Satsuma 29, W.S. Neal 12
Deputy Involved Shooting In Ensley Under Investigation
September 9, 2016
A deputy involved shooting early this morning in Ensley is under investigation.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8400 block of Figland Avenue for an armed disturbance in which the suspect had fired a gun at another resident. When deputies arrived on scene, they ordered the occupants to exit the residence.
One person exited the residence and followed orders given by the deputies. When the suspect exited the residence, he was armed with a firearm that he pointed to toward deputies, the Escambia Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
The suspect was given numerous commands to drop the weapon but did not, forcing deputies to fire their service weapons.
The suspect was transported to a local hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies said the suspect had threatened multiple people in the last two days with the firearm.
The officer involved shooting is under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Further details, including the name and condition of the suspect, have not yet been released as the investigation continues.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Animal Cruelty Charge Against Century Man Upgraded To A Felony
September 9, 2016
An animal cruelty charge against a Century man has been upgraded to a felony.
John Jackson Grimes was charged with misdemeanor unlawful confinement or abandonment of an animal in early August. Now, according to the State Attorney’s Office, the charge against him has been upgraded a felony animal abuse charge of causing cruel death, pain and suffering. He was re-arrested and released from the Escambia County Jail on bond with a condition that he no possess any animals.
Escambia County Animal Control, Panhandle Equine Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized three severely malnourished horses from a property in the 2500 block of Highway 168, near Shaw Road, near Century on May 27, 2015.
According to court documents in the case, two of the horses had bones that were projecting and visible due to malnourishment. The horses were unable to graze due to a lack of grass in their quarter of an acre enclosure. It appeared that the horses had no water and no one caring for them for some time.
The horses were rehabilitated by Panhandle Equine Rescue.
As previously reported, Monroe Kemp Moore, Jr., age 51, was also charged in the case with two counts of unlawful confinement or abandonment of an animal. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond and with a judge’s order to not possess any animals.