Cottage Hill Boil Water Notice Lifted
May 27, 2013
A precautionary boil water notice that was issued Friday for a portion of the Cottage Hill Water Works system in Cantonment has been rescinded.
The broken water main was repaired, and a bacteriological survey was completed that shows the water to be safe to drink. For more information, contact Cottage Hill Water Works at (850) 968-5485.
Blue Wahoos Drop Another One
May 27, 2013
The Blue Wahoos were unable to hang on to two separate leads as Pensacola dropped their eighth straight with a 6-4 loss to the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field on Sunday night.
The Blue Wahoos put two runs on the board in the first inning with a sacrifice fly by Ryan LaMarre that scored Bryson Smith from third, and an RBI single from Tucker Barnhart scoring Theo Bowe from second. The Lookouts were quick to respond getting a solo home run from leadoff man Rafael Ynoa in the bottom of the frame. Chattanooga tied it when Angelo Songco homered in his first at bat with the Lookouts in the bottom of the second.
In the fifth, Pensacola reclaimed the lead on a bases loaded walk to Barnhart that forced in Smith. A batter later, the Wahoos got another run when reliever Luis Vasquez balked to bring home Bowe. Again, Chattanooga answered. The Lookouts scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth against Wahoo starter Josh Smith to go in front 5-4. The big blow was a two-run double by Yasiel Puig, giving him six RBI for the series. He scored the go-ahead run later in the inning on a base hit from Ozzie Martinez. The Lookouts added some insurance with a run in the seventh off Wahoos reliever Drew Hayes.
Smith (L, 3-5) was finished after six innings and took the loss. He struck out six batters in the game, but the five runs he allowed were the most since he gave up five to Mobile in his second start of the season back on 4/10. All four Blue Wahoos runs were charged to Lookouts starter Steve Smith. He was finished after 4.1 innings and didn’t qualify for the win. Vasquez (W, 3-2) picked up the win out of the bullpen. He worked 2.2 innings and struck out four. He allowed both inherited runners to score. They were charged to Smith. Yimi Garcia (S, 10) pitched the final five outs for Chattanooga to record the save.
Bryson Smith was the bright spot in the Blue Wahoos order with a 2-for-4 game. He added a pair of runs scored.
Pensacola will look to snap their eight game skid and avoid the first five-game series sweep in team history on Monday night in Chattanooga. The Blue Wahoos will turn to RHP Tim Crabbe (2-3, 2.88) against LHP Michael Thomas (1-0, 1.23). First pitch is slated for 6:15 p.m. CT at AT&T Field. Following the game, the Blue Wahoos will return home to open a five-game homestand with the Jacksonville Suns.
story by Kevin Burke
Resident Holds Home Invasion Suspect At Bay With Shotgun
May 26, 2013
A Brewton man held a home invasion suspect at bay with a shotgun early Sunday morning until deputies could arrive and make an arrest.
The suspect, identified as 20-year old Glenn Phillips of East Brewton, was allegedly walking along Travis Road about 2 a.m. when he came to a house, kicked in the door and entered, according to Escambia County (AL) Chief Deputy Mike Lambert.
A dog inside the home cornered Phillips, giving the resident time to retrieve his shotgun and call 911. The victim held Phillips on the floor with the shotgun until deputies arrived and arrested Phillips without incident.
Lambert said Phillips was not armed.
Phillips was booked into the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton on a charge of burglary.
Photos: Dancing At The Movies
May 26, 2013
Dozens of performers delighted hundreds of people Saturday night during the 18th annual Heather Leonard Danceworks recital at Northview High School.
“Dancing at the Movies” featured dance performances with favorite movie songs, like the “Beauty and the Beast” theme song, “Woody’s Roundup” from Toy Story, the Footloose theme song, “Glory Days” from The Incredibles, “Touch the Sky” from Brave and “Footloose”.
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Woman Injured In Highway 4 Bratt Crash
May 26, 2013
One person received minor injuries in a single vehicle wreck Saturday morning in Bratt.
The accident happened on West Highway 4 just east of North Highway 99 about 11 a.m. The elderly female driver of an eastbound Geo Prizm apparently lost control, ran off the roadway and struck a couple of culverts before sliding across the roadway.
The driver was transported by private vehicle to an area hospital. The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details, including the woman’s name and condition, have not been released.
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Wildfire Prompts Road Closures, Evacuations
May 26, 2013
The second major wildire in as many days shut down a portion of southwestern Escambia County Saturday, forcing the temporary evacuation of several homes.
The brush fire consumed about 80 acres in all in the area of Blue Angel Parkway and Highway 98. Homes along Aleron Avenue, Rudder Lane, Foster Mills Lane and Rustic Road were evacuated for several hours. Residents were able to return to their homes by nightfall.
An emergency shelter was set up at the Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, but no one needing shelter showed.
There was no structure damage from the fire reported.
Pictured top: A Florida Forest Service helicopter dropped 300 gallons of water at a time on a wildfire in southwestern Escambia County Saturday afternoon. Pictured below: The fire consumed about 80 acres and forced evacuations of several homes. Reader photos by Kim Spring for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Is Your Church Having VBS?
May 26, 2013
Now is the time to submit your Vacation Bible School announcements to NorthEscambia.com so that we can include them on our events page and let everyone know.
Email your VBS event details to: news@northescambia.com
Please try to submit your information as far in advance as possible.
Featured Recipe: Bold Burger Stars During Grilling Season
May 26, 2013
Today’s featured recipe from food writer Janet Tharpe is a bold burger with kicked up toppings.
Wahoos Come Up Short Again, Fall To Lookouts 3-1
May 26, 2013
Once again, the Blue Wahoos could not find the offense to support another strong starting performance, this time by Daniel Renken. The Chattanooga Lookouts scored a pair of runs late to down the Wahoos 3-1 at AT&T Field in Chattanooga on Saturday night.
Renken allowed just one run over six strong innings, surrendered only three hits and struck out five, but did not record a decision. The lone run came in the bottom of the sixth when Yasiel Puig drove home the tying run from third with a shallow sacrifice fly to centerfield. Renken walked the leadoff man in the inning, and he eventually came around to score to even the game at 1-1.
In the top of the sixth, Pensacola broke a scoreless tie when Theo Bowe belted a solo home run over the right-field wall for his first homer of the season. That was one of only four hits the Blue Wahoos would get on the night.
Chattanooga broke through with the winning runs in the eighth. Back-to-back walks loaded the bases after a leadoff double, setting the stage for Puig. Brian Pearl was summoned from the bullpen, inheriting the bases loaded mess, and Puig delivered a single up the middle to score two runs which proved to be the difference in the game. Both runs were charged to Wilkin De La Rosa (L, 1-2), who was saddled with the loss. Pensacola was retied quietly in the bottom of the ninth by Jose Dominguez who earned his second consecutive save.
Scott Elbert (W, 1-0) picked up the win for the Lookouts out of their bullpen. He worked a scoreless inning before the Lookouts did the damage in the eighth. Andres Santiago started for the Lookouts and allowed just the one run over 5.2 innings. He fanned a season-high seven batters.
The series continues from AT&T Field in Chattanooga on Sunday. The Blue Wahoos will start RHP Josh Smith (3-4, 3.66) against Lookouts RHP Steve Smith who will make his AA debut. He had pitched his first 11 games of the year with AAA Albuquerque. First pitch is set for 5:15 p.m. CT.
Charity Cabaret Benefits Tate Senior Fighting Cancer
May 26, 2013
A packed house at the Pensacola Little Theatre enjoyed some great entertainment Saturday night, all while helping Halee Boyd — a Tate High School senior who is fighting a rare form of cancer.
The “Hope 4 Halee Charity Cabaret” was hosted by Tori Patton, a junior in the International Baccalaureate program at Pensacola High School as her community service project. Patton and Boyd have been friends for years, both members of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus at one time.
Performances included several talented students and a set from the Broadening Education Thru Arts program.
Pictured top: A performance during the Hope 4 Halee Charity Cabaret Saturday night at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Pictured: Halee Boyd and her mom Mardi at the benefit event. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.