Escambia Schools Announce Their Teachers Of The Year
October 16, 2024
The Office of Community Involvement for the Escambia County (FL) Public Schools has released the full list of Teachers of the Year selected to represent their respective schools. Nominated teachers will compete for selection as the school district’s overall Teacher of the Year.
Several North Escambia area Teachers of the Year have already featured with a front page photo on NorthEscambia.com, and we will continue to feature them over the coming days.
Details regarding this Year’s Teacher of the Year awards ceremony will be released in the coming weeks.
The Escambia County School District’s Teachers of the Year are:
- Jim Allen Elementary – Jacey Taylor
- Bellview Elementary – Natalie Hardeman
- Beulah Elementary – Brooke Ferrara
- Blue Angels Elementary – Christina Cardenas
- Bratt Elementary – Sherri Carter
- Brentwood Elementary – Jill Stewart
- Hellen Caro Elementary – Erin Quinlan
- N. B. Cook Elementary – Kheri Murphy
- Cordova Park Elementary – Margaret Fox-McClellan
- Ensley Elementary – Mary Springer-Alonzo
- Ferry Pass Elementary – Jina Bradley
- Global Learning Academy – Kelly Reed
- Holm Elementary – Lynette Chandler
- Kingsfield Elementary School – Laura Wiggins
- Lincoln Park Elementary – Janie Hayes
- Lipscomb Elementary – Aurora Paul
- Longleaf Elementary – Christine Dunson
- McArthur Elementary – Jodie Langford
- Molino Park Elementary – Heidi Robar
- Montclair Elementary – Maxine Mathis
- Myrtle Grove Elementary – Carrie Lawson
- Navy Point Elementary – Tanya DeGruccio
- Oakcrest Elementary – Deja Ramsey
- Pine Meadow Elementary – Kristen Whiddon
- Pleasant Grove Elementary – Theresa Restifo
- Scenic Heights Elementary – Amanda Byers
- O.J. Semmes Elementary – April Scott
- Sherwood Elementary – Patrice Majewski
- A. K. Suter Elementary – Tracy Eiser
- Warrington Elementary – Sylvia Harvey-Thomas
- C. A. Weis Elementary – Brianna English
- West Pensacola Elementary – Brittany Langlois
- Bailey Middle School – Clif (William) Cone
- Bellview Middle – Vicki Davis
- Beulah Middle – LeAnne Jenkins
- Brown Barge Middle – Nora Guy
- Ernest Ward Middle – Maria Willis
- Ferry Pass Middle – Kristen Amerson
- Ransom Middle – Stacie Hammer
- Workman Middle – Cynethia Gosse
- Escambia High School – Alicia Gifford
- Northview High School – Obreonne Parker
- Pensacola High School – Justin Aultman
- Pine Forest High School – Jonetta Moody
- Tate High School – Kristin Maum
- Booker T. Washington High School – Karen Privett
- West Florida High School – Tiffany Odom
- Alternative Education – Christopher Baker
- Beulah Academy of Science – Kara List
- Achieve Academy – Jayla King
- Success Academy – Pam Carter
- Escambia Virtual – Kimberly Rayburn
- Escambia Westgate – Terri Michelle Price
- ESE – Kirsten Kappler-Bennett
- Hope Horizon – Heather Turner
- George Stone Technical College – Garry Ellison
- Pensacola Beach Charter – Heather Gagnet
Four Escambia, Florida, Residents Arrested On Drug Charges In Atmore
October 16, 2024
Four Escambia County, Florida, residents were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Atmore.
About 12:05 a.m. Saturday, an Atmore Police Department officer on routine patrol conducted a traffic stop on on a vehicle on Highway 21 that was failing to maintain its lane of travel, according to Sgt. Darrell McMann. He said a K-9 was requested due to suspicious behavior from the driver, 35-year-old Sebastian Blake of Pensacola.
Atmore Police said the K-9 alerted on the vehicle, leading to the discovery of over 15 grams of marijuana, more than six grams of cocaine, over a gram of fentanyl, and “numerous items used to ingest narcotics”.
Blake was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana first degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Three passengers were also charged:
- Danielle Maulden and Bryan Cherry was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Alyssa Cooper was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana second degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
All were booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton.
Ernest Ward Eagles Fall To Atmore (With Photo Gallery)
October 16, 2024
The Eagles of Escambia County Middle School defeated the Eagles of Ernest Ward 52-0 Tuesday night in Walnut Hill.
For the Ernest Ward Eagles, it was a special homecoming night event. Before the game, eighth grade football players, cheerleaders and band members were honored. Past homecoming queens were recognized on the field at halftime (pictured below).
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Dirt Cheap Closing All Stores After Filing Bankruptcy
October 16, 2024
Discount retailer Dirt Cheap is closing all stores, including those in Pensacola and Atmore after the company filed for bankruptcy.
Channel Control Merchants, which is the parent company of Dirt Cheap, Treasure Hunt and Dirt Cheap Building Supplies will close all its 68 stores that span eight states, including Florida and Alabama.
In the North Escambia area, Dirt Cheap had stores in Atmore, and in Pensacola on Davis Highway and Fairfield Drive.
Liquidation sales are already underway at all locations. Finial store closing dates have not been announced.
According to their website, Dirt Cheap is “an extreme value retailer giving major brand customer returns and excess inventory a second chance”. The company said Dirt Cheap became the largest buyer of insurance claims in the United States, while also adding manufacturer and retailer buybacks, closeouts, bankruptcies, overstocks, liquidations, customer returns, and out of season goods.
Pictured: The Dirt Cheap on Lindberg Avenue in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Jay Defeats Northview 3-1 In District Semifinal Match
October 16, 2024
In FHSAA Rural District 1 volleyball semifinals Tuesday, the top seed Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs 3-1.
Northview took the first set 25-20, but Jay responded to win the following three sets, winning 25-13, 25-15, and 25-11.
In another semifinal match, Baker blanked Central 3-0. Baker won 25-12, 25-15, 25-5.
The Royals will advance to the district finals against Baker Thursday night in Baker.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs after a first round district win Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Trio Charged With Stealing AT&T Phone Cable Serving Up To 900 Customers
October 15, 2024
Three Cantonment residents have been charged in connection with the theft of large phone cable from Jernigan Road that served hundreds of AT&T customers.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office filed felony grand theft and felony criminal mischiefs against 44-year-old Chadwick Clay Dixon, 34-year old Joshua Glenn Mobley, and 35-year-old Brittany Nicole White.
Investigators said the trio was responsible for cutting down and stealing about 500 feet of phone cable from utility poles on Jernigan Road just south of Nine Mile Road. AT&T told deputies that the phone cable, about 2.5 inches in diameter, contained 900 pairs of phone lines. The value of the wire was estimated at $8,000, plus about $2,200 in costs to replace.
Dixon was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond. Mobley remained in jail with bond set at $10,000, while White was held on a $5,000 bond.
Firefighters Prevent Pickup Fire From Spreading To Nearby Home
October 15, 2024
Escambia County Fire Rescue recently saved a nearby home from severe damage as a pickup truck burned nearby.
The Molino, Cantonment and McDavid stations of ECFR responded to the fire midday Saturday in the 1300 block of Barth Road. They arrived to find the pickup truck fully involved just a few feet from the home. Firefighters worked to extinguish the vehicle fire while preventing the flames from reaching the home.
The truck was a total loss. An investigation determined the fire was caused by an “unspecified malfunction” in the truck.
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Grand Opening Held For Pump Hair Studio, Century’s Newest Business
October 15, 2024
A ribbon cutting was held Monday afternoon for a new hair salon in Century, the first ribbon cutting for a new business in the town in quite some time.
Pump Hair Studio is located at 8351 North Century Boulevard, next door to CVS.
Owner Tabitha Schoonover said he is proud to be part of the Century community as she opens.
“I grew up in Century, and I hate to see a lot of these buildings closed down,” Schoonover said after the ribbon cutting. “So, I said from the beginning that if I ever open up anything, it will be in Century. I want our town to be better.”
With about seven years’ experience, she is a graduate of George Stone Technical College. She has worked at Fantastic Sams, Ulta Beauty and on her own. She is license master in Redken hair color and others.
Eyelash artist Misty Gafford is also located inside the studio.
For an appointment or more information, call (850) 366-4036.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Laurel Hill In Three Sets In Volleyball Rural District 1 Quarterfinal
October 15, 2024
The Northview Chiefs beat the Laurel Hill Hoboes in three straight sets Monday in the quarterfinals of the FHSAA Rural District 1 volleyball tournament.
Northview won by scores of 25-15, 25-19, 25-8.
No. 4 seed Northview will face No. 1 seed Jay at 4 p.m. Tuesday in semifinal action as No. 2 Baker plays No. 3 Central at 6 p.m. The semifinal games are all at Baker High School. The championship game is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Baker.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Fall To Pace In District Tournament Volleyball Opener
October 15, 2024
The No. 5 Tate Aggies fell to the No. 4 Pace Patriots 3-0 Monday night in Pace during the quarterfinals of the FHSAA 6A District 1 volleyball tournament.
Pace won by scores of 25-16, 25-21, 25-16.
Pace will face No. 1 seed Gulf Breeze in Gulf Breeze Tuesday.
The season ended for the Aggies at 14-10.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.