Boil Water Notice Lifted For Becks Lake, Stone Blvd. Area
October 4, 2014
- Becks Lake Road
- Stone Blvd.
- Elder Lane
The precautionary notice was issued on Oct. 2, following a break in the water main. Two independent bacteriological samples were taken, a process that routinely takes 48 hours. Precautionary Boil Water Notices are issued as a part of standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Second Inmate Escapes From Work Release Center
October 4, 2014
An inmate escaped Friday night from the a Pensacola work release center, the second escape from the facility in just three days.
According to the Florida Department of Corrections, 54-year old Michael J. Jones escaped from the Pensacola Community Release Center about 7:50 p.m. Friday. Further information such as a clothing description and the circumstances surround the escape were not released.
Jones is described a bald black male, 6-feet, 2 inches tall and about 215 pounds. Jones was serving a one year, eight and a half month sentenced out of Escambia County for a felony driver’s license violation. He previously served several prison sentenced for a long list of convictions, including multiple forgery counts, burglary, grand theft, battery on a law enforcement office, resisting an officer with violence and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
On Wednesday, 35-year old Jonathan P. Porter escape from the Pensacola CRC. He was last seen running southbound on North “L” Street and may have been picked up by a female driving a 2012 white Nissan Versa four-door with California plates.
Porter is bald and blue eyed, between 6-feet and 6-feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs about 200 pounds. He was last seen at 8:29 a.m. wearing a white shirt and khaki pants. He has tear drop tattoos under both of his eyes, the name “Lisa” on his neck, “S-O-U-L” on this left fingers, “L-O-S-T” on his right fingers, along with numerous other tattoos.
According to Department of Corrections records, Porter was serving a 15-year sentence for a 2001 conviction for conspiracy to commit robbery with a gun or deadly weapon.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either escapee should call their local law enforcement agency or 911.
The Pensacola Community Release Center is located at 3050 North L Street. The Pensacola CRC is under the supervision of the Century Correctional Institution.
Northview Sinks Jay 53-20 In District Opener (With Photo Gallery)
October 4, 2014
The Northview Chiefs open district play Friday night with a big 53-20 win over the Jay Royals,.
“I thought we executed well on offense,” he said. “Our backs had a tremendous night, especially Keondrae Lett. Our defense…we gave up a couple of plays, but we were able to get key stops.”
For a photo gallery, click here.
Lett racked up 300 yards and four touchdowns against the Royals at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
A 23-yard run from Cameron Newsome put the Chiefs on the board first 7-0 Friday Homecoming night. The Chiefs followed with 10:10 in the second with a touchdown from Tydre Bradley and at 6:16 with an 80-yard TD from Lett.
In the third, Newsome added another Northview touchdown, before Lett increased the Chiefs’ advantage to 34-7 with another touchdown. Lett scored touchdowns again with a 60-yarder with 2:26 to go in the third, and from 73 yards out with 10:30 in the fourth. Kardarius Jackson rounded out the Northview scoring with a 25-yard touchdown run with 6:56 to go in the fourth.
“It was a big game. Coach Kent Smith does a great job with that football team over there. They play hard,” Northview coach Sid Wheatley said.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
The Chiefs are headed into another off week, with their next district game on the road October 17 against Freeport.
Kamryn Brock Named Northview Homecoming Queen
October 4, 2014
Kamryn Brock was name the 2014 Northview High School Homecoming Queen Friday night. Other members of her court were First Runner-up Kendall Cobb, Second Runner-up Jessica McCollough, Freshman Maid Hannah Mascaro, Junior Maid Jadlyn Agerton and Sophomore Maid Morgan Myrick.
Pictured top: 2013 Homecoming Queen Anna Fischer crowns Kamryn Brock as the 2014 Northview High School Homecoming Queen. Pictured below (L-R): Freshman Maid Hannah Mascaro, Junior Maid Jadlyn Agerton, First Runner-up Kendall Cobb, Queen Kamryn Brock, Second Runner-up Jessica McCollough, and Sophomore Maid Morgan Myrick. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore Woman Killed In Single Vehicle Crash
October 4, 2014
A single vehicle accident claimed one life about four miles northeast of Atmore Friday afternoon.
Alabama State Troopers said 43-year old Janice Harris lost control and flipped her vehicle about four miles northeast of Atmore on Robinsonville Road near Sardis Church Road about 4 p.m.
Harris was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Niceville Tops Tate
October 4, 2014
The Tate Aggies lost their district opener on the road Friday night to the Niceville Eagles, 35-7.
The Eagles were on the board first with a short touchdown run. Tate answered with a 67-yard touchdown from Sawyer Smith to Reginald Payne to even it up 7-7. But Niceville went on to score 28 unanswered points against the Aggies for the win.
The Tate Aggies (4-2, 0-1) will host Washington next Friday night at 7:30.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Man Trapped About An Hour After Hitting I-10 Guardrail
October 4, 2014
A 77-year old Escambia County man was trapped in his vehicle for nearly an hour following a wreck Friday morning on I-10 just east of Highway 29.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, James Colman was traveling westbound on I-10 when his 2004 pickup began to hydroplane and struck a guardrail. Colman was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition following the 6:40 a.m.
Colman was cited for careless driving, according to the FHP.
Reader submitted photo by Jim Jordan for NorthEsambia.com, click to enlarge.
Hundreds Attend Northview Homecoming Parade (With Photo Gallery)
October 4, 2014
Hundreds turned out for the annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade this afternoon in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Friday night homecoming festivities will begin at 6:00 Friday, with game kickoff set against Jay for 7 p.m. This year’s homecoming theme is “Under the Sea”.
Pictured top: The junior class float in the Northview High School Homecoming Parade Friday afternoon. Pictured below: The senior, sophomore and freshman floats. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
High School Football Finals
October 4, 2014
Here is a look at Friday night’s area high school football final scores:
FLORIDA
- Northview 53, Jay 20 [Read more...]
- Niceville 35, Tate 7 [Read more...]
- West Florida 31, Bay 28
- Pace 28, Pine Forest 6
- Escambia 20, Pensacola 7
- South Walton 42, Chipley 6
- Washington 21, Milton 14
- Baker 48, Freeport 6
- Gulf Breeze 46, Rutherford 28
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 39, Choctaw County 7
- Faith Academy 29, Escambia County (Atmore) 6
- Escambia Academy 16, Monroe Academy 8
- W.S. Neal 47, Monroe County 8
- Opp 51 T.R. Miller 42
Northview Dedicates The Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium
October 3, 2014
Northview High School officially dedicated its stadium Thursday night as the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in honor of the late Tommy Weaver, a beloved teacher and coach.
Weaver passed away in March 2012 at the age of 61, a few months before the Northview football team won its first-ever football state championship, culminating a season played in his honor. He was lovingly known as “Papa Weave” to most students.
A graduate of the University of West Alabama, he was Northview’s DCT coordinator and taught horticulture. He dedicated countless hours to baseball, football, the Quarterback Club, FFA and the FFA Alumuni. He was also a Senior Class sponsor and organized Northview’s first homecoming parade in 2011.
Weaver, husband of Northview High Principal Gayle Weaver, was remembered Thursday night by friends and co-workers as great man with an unwavering love of family, the Auburn Tigers and anything and everything related to the Northview Chiefs.
The dedication included the unveiling of a Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium sign and a Chief statue with plaques donated by the Northview classes of 2013 and 2014.
For more photos from the event, click here.
Pictured top: A new sign marks the entrance to Tommy Weaver Memorial Football Stadium on the campus of Northview High School. Pictured below: Principal Gayle Weaver, wife of Tommy Weaver, and Chad Smith, president of the 2013 Northview Class of 2013, admire a newly dedicated chief statute outside the school’s new weight room. Pictured below, middle: Gayle Weaver and son Toby. Pictured bottom: School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas speaks. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
