Century Honors Baseball Coaching Legend Floyd Adams
February 7, 2012
The Town of Century honored legendary baseball coach Floyd Adams Monday night with a proclamation highlighting some of his Century-area accomplishments.
Adams was head baseball coach at Century High School from 1968 to 1970 where he enjoyed a winning record and won the Escambia River Conference in 1969 and 1970. He was also named the conference’s coach of the year in 1969 and 1970. Adams also served as Northview High School’s coach during the 1996-1997 school year.
“The Mayor of the Town of Century, Florida, honors Floyd Adams for instilling and building Blackcat Pride in the young athletes of Century,” the proclamation presented Monday night states.
“I was honored to coach the very best wherever I went, and Century was no exception,” Adams said.
Last month, Adams was inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in Alabama. At Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton, Adams had a 10-season record of 303-149.
Adams also served as assistant coach for two years at Tate High School before moving up to serve as head coach for the Aggies for seven years.
Adams is a 1952 graduate of Escambia County High School in Atmore. He has been retired from coaching for over a decade.
Pictured top: Century Mayor Freddie McCall (right) presents a proclamation Floyd Adams Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge. Pictured below: Adams at the Tate Aggies head coach in an undated photograph.
Escambia Man Gets 35 Years In Federal Drug Conspiracy
February 7, 2012
Erick D. Smith, 30, of Pensacola, was sentenced to 35 years in prison late Friday afternoon for his conviction on charges relating to a conspiracy to distribute cocaine in Pensacola, announced United States Attorney Pamela C. Marsh, Northern District of Florida.
The federal indictment alleged that Smith and Telly J. Hill were involved in the distribution of large amounts cocaine as well as the possession of firearms in the Lincoln Park area of Pensacola.
During Smith’s trial last year, the jury received evidence regarding several cocaine transactions involving Smith and other men from Foley, Alabama. The jury also viewed fingerprint evidence and telephone records linking Smith to the transportation of cocaine, as well as hearing testimony regarding the seizure of tens of thousands of dollars, casino records documenting Smith’s habit of gambling his ill gotten gains, and the seizure of several vehicles which he utilized during the course of the conspiracy.
Chief United States District Judge M. Casey Rodgers sentenced Smith based on the facts surrounding the case, Smith’s perjury during the trial, and his prior state felony convictions. In December 2011, co-defendant Hill was sentenced to life plus 10 years consecutively, for his role in the conspiracy and a drive-by shooting he committed in as part of the drug organization’s operations.
U.S. Attorney Marsh praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as well as the Pensacola Police Department and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
“The Department of Justice and this office will continue its close partnership with law enforcement to vigorously pursue the strongest sanctions against those who plague our communities with drug and gun violence,” said Marsh. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg.
Ernest Ward Students Of The Month Named
February 7, 2012
Ernest Ward Middle School Students of the Month for January have been named. They are (from left) Ian Schneider, seventh grade; Emily Walston, eighth grade; and Josh English, sixth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gov. Scott Appoints One To Escambia Early Learning Coalition
February 7, 2012
Monday, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Alexis Bolin to the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County.
Bolin, 67, is a realtor with ERA Legacy Realty. She was appointed for a term that began Monday and ends April 30, 2015.
Double Murder Victims Identified
February 6, 2012
The names of the victims of an Escambia County weekend double murder have been released.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Investigators identified the victims at 27-year old Lacreatia Long and 35-year old Ramone Walker, both of Pensacola.
The two victims were found shot to death shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday in their respective homes on North Spring Street. Investigators are continuing to follow-up on leads and ask that anyone with information concerning the shootings contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP (7867).
Fire Claims The Lives Of Two Children
February 6, 2012
An early Monday morning fire in Escambia County has claimed the life of sisters — 10-year old Te’laysia Jackson and 8-year old Te’sjohnna Sanford.
The fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Gregory Street in Pensacola, just east of North Pace Boulevard. The small wood frame home was fully engulfed when the first firefighters arrived on the scene. The children were reportedly found in a back bedroom of the home.
The children’s mother and another adult were left homeless by the fire. They have been provided a hotel room by the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State and Pensacola Fire Marshal’s offices.
Pictured: Two young girls died in this house fire early Monday morning in Escambia County. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Woman Charged In Connection With Meth Lab
February 6, 2012
A Cantonment women has been charged in connection with an active meth lab found by a resident near a Cantonment road last year.
Cynthia Marie Greenhill, 41, was arrested recently on outstanding warrants for methamphetamine production, possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine trafficking.
In late May, a resident of Eight Mile Creek Road in Cantonment found a cooler and duffel bag near the road in a wooded area and called the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Inside, deputies found an active “one pot” meth lab, a pill bottle with the name Cynthia Greenhill and a woman’s green dress.
Greenhill’s fingerprints were found on several of the meth lab items, according to an arrest report.
When questioned, Greenhill told deputies that she is a meth addict and was at a nearby hotel in late May. She said that she was in the hotel room with an unknown Hispanic male that was manufacturing meth in the hotel room. She said she had a seizure and the male disposed on the meth lab in a location unknown to her.
Workforce Escarosa Named One Of State’s Best Job Agencies
February 6, 2012
Workforce Escarosa has been named as one of the top 10 regional workforce boards in Florida by Gov. Rick Scott. Workforce Escarosa was No. 4 on the governor’s list.
The number of job placements in December were used to formulate the rankings among state-sponsored job placement agencies.
Workforce Escarosa, under the leadership of Board Chair Jay Overman and Executive Director Susan Nelms, operates three locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to assist with job placement.
Those locations are:
- The Pensacola Center, 3670-A North”L” Street
- The Century Center, 8120 North Century Boulevard
- The Milton Center, 5725 Highway 90
For more information, visit www.workforceescarosa.com.
Northview Awards Top Girls’ Weightlifting Team Members
February 6, 2012
Northview High School held their annual Girls’ Weightlifting banquet recently, honoring several team members.
Awards included:
- Lakelyn Parker and DeeDee Johnson — Most Improved Lifters. Both girls increased their combined weights by 30 pounds from the beginning to end of the season.
- McKenzie Nasser — Most Valuable Lifter. She earned the most points for Northview at their half dozen season meets.
- Madalyn Coon — Coaches’ Award. She earned Northview points, made improvements and was dependable, according to the coaches. Her positive influence was evident as she attended all practices, meets and the team’s fundraiser.
- Senior Award — Brittany Thompson.
Pictured top: Northview Weightlifting team members (L-R) DeeDee Johnson, Lakelyn Parker, Madalyn Coon and McKenzie Nasser. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Changing Employee Retirement Plans
February 6, 2012
The Town of Century is making changes to to their employment retirement plans.
Rather than retirements accounts with the state — which earned about 0.37 percent annual interest last year, accounts are being moved to the private company AXA Equitable. Employees will be able to determine their own individual investment strategy from different investment funds.
That will will results in a “better working and accumulation vehicle for the employees”, according to town accountant Robert Hudson. In addition, the AXA funds will require less administrative paperwork on the town’s part, saving employee time.
Town of Century employees are vested in their retirement accounts on a sliding scale, becoming fully vested after seven years of service.