Driver Runs Off Hwy 29, Slams Into Cars At Two Businesses
September 26, 2015
One person was injured Friday afternoon when a vehicle left Highway 29 and slammed into parked cars in front of two local businesses.
The driver of a PT cruiser lost control while headed south on Pensacola Boulevard near Detroit Boulevard and struck a handicap ramp and two parked vehicles at an insurance company and a check cashing company. The driver of the PT Cruiser was transported to area hospital.
Further details, including the driver’s name and condition, have not been released. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Photos by Andrew McKay, NewsRadio 1620 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Graceville Downs Jay (With Photo Gallery)
September 26, 2015
Graceville down the winless Jay Royals Friday night, 34-14 in Jay.
The Royals were down 14- at the half, but Graceville pulled away.
The Jay Royals (0-5, 0-0) will travel to Baker (2-2, 0-0) for their first district game next Friday night at 7:00.
Photos by Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Football Team Bus Involved In Hit And Run Crash
September 26, 2015
A school bus carrying the Milton High School football was involved in a hit and run crash on I-10 in Escambia County Friday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2014 Hyundai Accent changed lanes into the side of the bus at the 12 mile marker. The Hyundai driver fled the scene without leaving any information.
There were no injuries in the accident.
Pine Forest High beat Milton Friday night, 30-23, following the crash.
Tate Aggies Start Game Days With Breakfast At Gonzalez UMC
September 26, 2015
If you are a Tate Aggie football player, how do you start your game day?
Many start at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church where church members cook and a provide a free hearty breakfast for the boys. The tradition began after Ronnie Douglas’ first season as head coach in 2013 and has continued under current head coach Jay Lindsey.
The Aggies players will usually find Tammie Penegar volunteering to serve, refilling juice cups and “waiting” on the players. She is the mother of Brandon Penegar, a Tate assistant coach who passed away unexpectedly three years ago. This is the last year for some of the players her son coached, “Brandon’s Boys”, to play for the Tate Aggies.
Pictured top and bottom. Tate Aggies football players enjoy a breakfast Friday morning at Gonzalez Methodist Church. Pictured inset: Church volunteeer Tammie Penegar. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
UWF Police Release Sketch Of Campus Assault Suspect
September 26, 2015
University of West Florida Police have released a composite sketch of man that was armed with a knife when he attacked a female student September 21.
The attack on a female student happened near Pace Hall on the main campus early Monday morning. Police described the suspect as a black male, about 5-foot 8-inches tall, a slim build with a small Afro hairstyle. He was wearing a black and red jacket or hoodie, blue jeans, tennis shoes and had a white bandanna around his neck.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call UWF Police at (850) 474-2415.
Molino Man To Be Sentenced For Tom Thumb Robbery
September 25, 2015
A Molino man will be sentenced later this year for robbing a Tom Thumb on Saufley Field Road.
Acoya Kenneth Wright, age 19, entered a no contest plea Thursday to a charge of robbery with a firearm. He will be sentenced by Judge Micheal Jones in December.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Wright robbed the Tom Thumb at 5450 Saufley Field Road at 2:36 a.m. on February 5. He was reportedly wearing all-black clothing with his face concealed by a scarf and carrying a long item wrapped in black clothing in a manner that would indicate that it was rifle. He fled the store on foot with less than $40 in cash.
Wright was developed as a suspect in the crime after relatives contacted the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office with their suspicions.
When interviewed deputies, Wright said he was very drunk and had to be carried home the night of the robbery, therefore he was not responsible for the holdup, according to an arrest report.
Friends told investigators that Wright had been looking to trade his .22 rifle for a pistol because he planned on robbing the Tom Thumb because he needed $20,000 — $5,000 of which would be for his little sister to get braces and $12,000 for his little brother, the report states.
A charge of committing a felony with a mask or hood against Wright was dropped.
He remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Escambia Man Gets Life For Killing His Wife
September 25, 2015
An Escambia County man is headed to prison for killing his wife.
Circuit Judge Linda Nobles immediately handed down a a mandatory sentence of life in prison for Antoine Tyshawn Banks after his conviction on a first degree premeditated murder charge.
Banks shot 29-year old Alexis Monique Banks in the head March 7, 2014, at their home on McKinley Drive, just off Mobile Highway near the Osceola Golf Course. Banks was arrested by Biloxi Police at a casino with a confession in his pocket.
Ernest Ward Tops Jay In Final Seconds Thriller (With Gallery)
September 25, 2015
The Ernest Ward Eagles defeated Jay 22-20 at Merle V. North Stadium in Jay, coming from behind in the final seconds of play.
The Eagles were down 20-16 before scoring with just 24 seconds on the clock. Ernest Ward improved to a perfect 5-0 on the year with the win.
Ernest Ward will next host Escambia County Middle School of Atmore at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 1.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cross Country Results: Northview, Tate, EWMS, Flomaton, PCA, East Hill (With Gallery)
September 25, 2015
Here are results from a cross country meet Thursday afternoon at Northview High School.
108 total Runners from East Hill Christian, Ernest Ward, Flomaton, Northview, Pensacola Christian Academy, and Tate
Fastest Girl- Kaitlyn Boschman from PCA 20:33
Fastest boy- Hunter Stewart from PCA 18:05
Overall Girls
1st Tate
2nd PCA
3rd Northview
4th Flomaton
5th Ernest Ward
Overall Boys
1st PCA
2nd Tate
3rd Flomaton
4th Northview
5th East Hill
6th Ernest Ward
Northview Girls
Moriah McGahan 24:38
Bethany Reynolds 29:21
Lexxi Baggett 30:44
Hannah McGahan 34:14
Trinady Tanksley 34:38
Northview Boys
Brandon Korinchak 19:19
Tanner Levins 22:13
Oscar Rodriguez 22:58
Dalton Hadley 23:13
James Ates 24:34
Tate Girls
Hannah Wellenkamp 21:54
Avery Royer 22:18
McKenna Royer 22:20
Carley Pope 23:05
Emma Shows 23:55
Tate Boys
Jake Alexander 21:22
Daniel Madden 21:24
Seth Godwin 21:26
Berry Avant 21:44
Philip O’Brien 21:55
Ernest Ward Girls
Addison Albriton 29:05
Nene Fendley 29:51
Payton Jackson 34:28
Jordan Stanley 37:17.44
Katelyn Hasselbrock 37:18.67
Ernest Ward Boys
Noah Harigel 23:48
Ryan Pendelton 28:06
John Penkins 29:51
Anthoni Weaver 27:55
Keaton Brown 31:47
Flomaton Girls
Shelby Barnes 30:07
Charley Boutwell 30:21
Shea Jackson 31:10
Kaylee Burkett 36:33
Lexi Jones 38:54
Flomaton Boys
Dwayne Hamby 21:29.30
Dakota McGhee 21:29.59
Dustin Reaves 21:29.82
Franklin Wiggins 23:50
Hayden Hammond 23:50
Pensacola Christian Academy Girls
Kaitlyn Boschman 20:33
Siaahi Gavkar 25:27.41
Hannah Birx 25:27.67
Karissa Porter 25:32
Megan Henderson 21:41
Pensacola Christian Academy Boys
Hunter Stewart 18:05
Hyun Lee 18:53
Trent Porter 19:22
Zach Circone 19:46
Jason Lech 20:34
East Hill Christian Girls
Ella Griffith 27:49
East Hill Christian Boys
Will Philips 20:27
John Mobley 21:32
Alex Ratcliff 22:19
Ethan Hart 24:54
Alex Bondurant 25:04
Ransom Middle Gym Dedicated In Honor Of Educator, Coach Joseph E. Murphy
September 25, 2015
Thursday, the gymnasium at Ransom Middle School was officially dedicated as the “Joseph E. Murphy Gymnasium” in honor of Joseph E. Murphy.
Murphy began his career with the school district in 1976 as a science teacher at Ferry Pass Middle School, became a physical education teacher at Workman Middle School in 1980, and then moved to Ransom Middle School in 1984 where he has served as physical education teacher, physical education department chair, School Advisory Council member, and dean of students.
Murphy coached middle school basketball and track and field, winning numerous district championships for Ransom. He also coached football and golf at Tate High School, and served as the pitching coach for the Tate baseball team, leading them to two state championships.
Murphy was also named the Escambia Physical Education Association Middle School Teacher of the Year for the 2009-2010 school year.
“Joseph E. Murphy has touched the lives of countless young people through his coaching and focus on health and wellness, encouraging and motivating students to perform at their highest level, in the classroom and on the athletic field,” stated a school board resolution issued in his honor last month.
Pictured: Joseph E. Murphy (left) with Ransom Middle Principal Brent Brummet at an Escambia County School Board meeting last month. File photo.