Frequent Rains Have Little Impact On Local Crops
August 14, 2013
Most area crops overall are doing fine despite our frequent rains, said Escambia County Extension Agent Libbie Johnson.
She said some farmers are off their peanut spray schedule, opening up the crop for potential damage from pests. The rain also slowed some farmers from applying fertilizer at key times. Cotton that was planted earlier in the year looks better than cotton than was planted later due to the lack of full sun, Johnson said.
Johnson said cooler temperatures during the spring and summer, due to the rain and cloud cover, slowed down the area’s corn crop.
A few farmers were late in harvesting spring wheat and they were unable to get back into those fields to plant a second crop for the year due to soggy ground.
Pictured above and below: A pesticide is aerially applied to a corn field in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Current Immunizations Needed For School; Shots Required For 7th Grade
August 14, 2013
The Escambia County School District is reminding parents that students need to be up-to-date on their immunizations before the first day of school.
Before attending school in Florida, students enrolling in kindergarten through 12th grade are required to be current on all their immunizations. In addition, seventh grade students are required to have a Tdap booster vaccine before starting school on August 19.
Students who have medical insurance that will cover vaccinations should see their private provider, according to the school district.
Students who do not have health insurance coverage for immunizations may receive free vaccinations at the Escambia County Health Department at one of the locations listed below. Vaccinations are by appointment only.
- 1295 W. Fairfield Drive, (850) 595-6554
- 8390 North Palafox Street, (850) 484-5151
For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Escambia County Health Department at one of the listed numbers.
Two Cantonment Residents Arrested On Drug Charges
August 14, 2013
Two Cantonment residents were arrested on drug charges after deputies responded to a home in reference to a disturbance.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a home in the 400 block of Nowak Road. While investigating a disturbance, deputies made contact with 31-year old Robin Ann Gatewood and 33-year old Christopher Scott Deaver in a bedroom of the residence.
Deputies reported finding a glass smoking pipe, prescription pills in a plastic bag , powdered cocaine and three cut straws.
Gatewood was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of a harmful new legend drug without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $3,500.
Deaver was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation violation. Due to the probation violation, he was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Lady Chiefs Prep For Volleyball Season
August 14, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs volleyball teams will begin the 2013 season soon.
On August 22, the varsity Lady Chiefs will host a preseason classic beginning at 5 p.m. featuring Northview, PCC, Jay and Central. On Monday, August 26, the varsity team will be in action at home against Holmes County at 5 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 27, Northview will host Pensacola Catholic. The JV plays at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity at 6 p.m.
Pictured top: Members of the varsity Lady Chiefs are: (front, L-R) Hanna Ging (9 Soph), Lily Townson (10 Sr), Tiffani Pritchett (2 Sr), (middle row) Shelby Nielsen (4, Sr), Mallory Wiggins (12, Sr), Rebecca Grim (5, Sr), Penny Banda (13, Jr), (back row) Lana Clayton (6, Sr), E’Layzha Bates (8, Jr), Danielle Steadham (7, Sr), Kyndall Hall (14, Jr). Pictured below: Members of the JV team are (front, L-R) Beverly Hughes (9, Fr), Hope Coggins (3, Jr), Maddi Weber (2, Soph), Brittany Ward (24, Soph), (back row) Mallory Merchant (5, Fr), Dimonique Brown (1, Fr), Laurie Purdy (7, Soph), Leah Fischer (6, Soph), Courtney Grim (10, Fr), Victoria Amerson (14, Fr). Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FHP Releases Details In Gobbler Road Crash
August 14, 2013
Wednesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol released details of a Sunday night wreck in Walnut Hill.
The FHP said 41-year old Robert Henderson of McDavid was traveling east on Gobbler Road when he failed to negotiate a curve. He then traveled onto the shoulder in his 2002 Ford F150, over-corrected and overturned into a ditch. The truck continued to overturn several times through the ditch and into a field next to a residence. The pickup came to rest on its roof.
Henderson was transported by Atmore Ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital with minor injuries. His passenger, 13-year old Amber Richardson of Navarre, was not injured.
Henderson was cited with careless driving by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the crash.
Pictured: A Sunday night wreck on Gobbler Road in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Mississippi Downs Pensacola
August 14, 2013
The Mississippi Braves scored three runs in the first five batters of the game and never looked back, knocking off the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 5-3 on Tuesday night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. It was Pensacola’s third straight setback.
Mississippi ambushed Pensacola starter Jon Moscot in the first as the first three batters reached within a six-pitch span, culminating in a two-run double by Tommy La Stella to push the Braves in front 2-0. La Stella would score two batter later on an Edward Salcedo to make it 3-0.
Moscot settled down to throw three scoreless frames before the Wahoos scratched a run across in the last of the fourth on a Ryan LaMarre triple and a fielding error by the shortstop Jaime Pedroza.
The Braves responded with an RBI single from Christian Marrero in the top of the fifth to make it 4-1. Moscot worked out of a bases loaded jam, but didn’t make it past the fifth inning, allowing four runs on nine hits to fall to 1-1 in Double-A.
Pensacola made things interesting once again with a pair of runs in the last of the fifth on a Tucker Barnhart RBI groundout and a Travis Mattair RBI single to claw to within 4-3 against Mississippi starter Aaron Northcraft, who went six innings to pick up his seventh win of the year.
Christian Bethancourt put the Braves back on top by two with a towering solo homer off Chris Manno in the top of the sixth to make it 5-3.
The Wahoos attempted a dramatic rally in the last of the ninth inning, loading the bases with one out against Braves closer Ryne Harper, only to see Brandon Short strike out and Mike Costanzo pop out to end the game. Combined with a Jacksonville win over Birmingham, the Wahoos fell five games out of first place in the South Division standings.
Pensacola will look to snap its three-game losing streak on Wednesday night behind Tim Crabbe (6-8, 3.44). Gus Schlosser (6-4, 2.37) will get the call for the Braves with first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. on Faith Night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
Pauline Street Crossing Repairs Rescheduled
August 13, 2013
Pauline Street in Cantonment will be closed from Old Chemstrand Road to East Kingsfield Road fromt 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, to Friday, August 23, at 4:30 p.m.
Crews will work to repair the railroad crossing during this time and construction work could be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather. Drivers are urged to obey posted signs and use caution when traveling through the area.
The work was originally planned for this week, but rescheduled for next week.
Five Charged With Attacking 77-Year Old Man
August 13, 2013
Four juveniles and a 19-year old have been charged with attacking a 77-year old man Monday night and chasing him into Navy Boulevard.
The incident happened just after 9 p.m. near 400 North Navy Boulevard. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of teenagers chasing a man with a stick. Deputies arrived to observe several teens fleeing the scene.
According to witnesses, the juveniles approached the victim and chased the 77-year old into Navy Boulevard, hitting him several times with the stick and causing minor injuries. The victim declined medical treatment.
Arrested were Shaknee Golay, 19; Alicia Wilson, 15; Keyon Black, 16; Javontae Wilson, 13; and Demtirus Wilson, 12. Each was charged with aggravated assault on a person over 65 years of age. Black, Javontae Wilson and Demtirus Wilson were also charged with aggravated battery on a person over 65 years of age.
Surveillance Video And Photos: Molino Park Elementary Burglary
August 13, 2013
Tuesday morning, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office released a short surveillance video from Saturday night’s burglary and vandalism at Molino Park Elementary School.
The released video includes a seven-second time span from 9:17 p.m. that shows the images on this page.
For the complete story, click here.
Anyone with any information about the crime is asked to call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620. Crime Stoppers callers can remain anonymous and did not have to give their name.
If you do not see a video at the top of this page, it is because it is being block by your work, school or home firewall.
Man’s Apparent Traffic Accident Death Becomes Gunshot Murder Mystery
August 13, 2013
A Brewton man first thought to have died as the result of a car accident Sunday night in Mississippi was actually murdered, authorities said Monday.
Donald Morris, 59, died at the Biloxi Regional Medical Center about an hour after a traffic crash at 8:40 p.m. just off Main Street in Biloxi. Police said Morris was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer when he left the roadway, hit a fence and overturned at least twice. Authorities believe he was unconscious at the time of the crash.
Biloxi Police said a preliminary autopsy Monday revealed the true cause of Morris’ death — a bullet lodged in his head.
Sunday night, as police worked the accident scene, they were called to another shooting just a couple of blocks away. One person was treated for a gunshot would and released from the hospital. Authorities are now working to determine if the shooting incident was at all related to Morris’ death.