The Night The Lights Went Out In Bratt: Northview Varsity Postponed, JV Defeats JUB
March 1, 2024
On the night the lights went out in Bratt, the Northview junior varsity Chiefs defeated J.U. Blacksher of Uriah, Alabama, 15-1 and the varsity game was postponed due to a lighting failure.
Varsity (Postponed)
J.U. Blacksher was up 3-2 over the Northview Chiefs in the first inning Thursday night in Bratt when the lights went out for an unknown reason. The game was postponed when no one was able to get the field lights back on.
Jackson Bridges pitched that first inning for the Chiefs, allowing no hits and three runs while striking out two and walking one.
Grayden Sheffield and Wyatt Scruggs both recorded hits for the Chiefs.
Northview 15, J.U. Blacksher 1 (JV)
The Northview junior varsity chiefs beat J.U. Blacksher 15-1 on a chilly afternoon in Bratt.
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Gabe Harrison earned the win for Northview JV, giving up no hits and one run in four innings, striking out nine and walking one.
Harrison and Strawbridge had two hits and two RBIs each for the JV Chiefs. Nate Jones went 1-1 with three RBIs. Luke Chavers, and Tyler Gilmore both added a hit.
Pictured: Northview JV beat J.U. Blacksher 15-1 on a chilly afternoon in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Hope Linton Named Byrneville Elementary School Teacher of the Year
March 1, 2024
Hope Linton has been named the Byrneville Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Beat Pace 8-6
March 1, 2024
Tate 8, Pace 6 (Varsity)
The Tate Aggies defeated Pace 8-6 Thursday night at Tate.
Zane Warrington earned the Aggies’ win on the mound, giving up three hits and four runs in four innings while striking out one and walking one. Gabe Patterson started for Tate, surrendering one hit and two runs in three innings, striking out seven and walking three.
Conner Hassell went 3-4 with 2 RBIs for Tate. Madox Land, Bray Touchstone, Clif Quiggins, and Nate Ozuna each added a hit. Ozuna was 1-3 on the night with three RBIs.una each added a hit. Ozuna was 1-3 pm the night with three RBIs.
Tate improved to 3-0 on the young season while Pace dropped to 0-4.
Up next, Tate will travel to Navarre on March 5.
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Both Defeat Escambia 7-0
March 1, 2024
Tate 7, Escambia 0 (Boys)
Tate 7, Escambia 0 (Girls)
Tate High School boys and girls tennis teams both defeated the Escambia Gators 7-0 Thursday afternoon
Up next, Tate will be at Washington on March 5.
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Jim Allen Students Create Winning Bookmarks For Literacy Week
March 1, 2024
Every good book needs a good bookmark.
The students at Jim Allen Elementary created bookmarks during a Literacy Week contest, and those judged the best in the school were printed. Every student at Jim Allen received one to take home.
For more photos of the winners and the winning bookmarks, click here.
The winere were:
- Isabella Ortiz-Johnson – 1st grade
- Cataleena Holdener – 2nd grade
- Jayce Austin – 3rd grade
- Dylann Benjamin – 3rd grade
- Aubrey Moore – 3rd grade
- Aspen Neels – 3rd grade
- Abigail Webster – 3rd grade
- Lizzie Garrison – 4th grade
- Paisley Hurley – 4th grade
- Kyson Beck – 5th grade
- Phillip Dockery – 5th grade
- Lillian Floyd – 5th grade
- Kelsey Nance – 5th grade
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Boil Water Notice Resdinded For Quintette Road
February 29, 2024
UPDATE: This boil water notice was rescinded Saturday morning, March 2.
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Cottage Hill Water Works customers on Quintette Road from Stacey Road west to Highway 29 and south to 1985 Highway 29.
Scheduled system upgrades took place along Quintette Road that resulted in a disruption of water service.
Therefore, as a precaution, we advise that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient, or as an alternative, bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
For more information, contact the utility at (850) 968-5485.
This story will be updated when the advisory has been lifted.
Search Underway For Escaped Prisoner
February 29, 2024
A search is underway for an escaped inmate in Escambia County.
Florida Department of Corrections inmate Korey Robert Culver, 32, Pensacola Community Release Center facility on L Street about 3:48 a.m. Wednesday.
He is wanted for battery on a law enforcement officer and escaping, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said.
FDC records show Culver was serving a year sentence out of Okaloosa County for robbery.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
ECSO: Deputies Located Drugs And Deer Carcass After Traffic Stop Of Cantonment Man
February 29, 2024
A Cantonment man is facing multiple charges after deputies determined he had drugs and a deer carcass following a traffic stop, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Leonard Van Kirksey, 49, was charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, knowingly driving with a suspended license, and possession of a freshly harvested deer during closed season.
An Escambia County deputy pulled Kirksey over on Memphis Avenue after a records check on the vehicle tag indicated Kirksey has no driver’s license.
AN ECSO K-9 alerted on the vehicle, according to an arrest report. A subsequent search located a broken glass pipe, a grinder with marijuana, methamphetamine and a fresh deer carcass and a crossbow, the report continues.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission responded to take possession of the deer carcass and crossbow.
Kirksey was released from jail on a $7,000 bond.
Applications Open For Escambia Summer Youth Employment Program
February 29, 2024
Applications Now Open for 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program.
Applications are now open for the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program. Applications are accepted beginning Wednesday, Feb. 28, until Friday, March 22, at 3 p.m. Online applications are available at MyEscambia.com/youthemployment. Physical applications are not available. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
The program is open to Escambia County youth ages 16-24 interested in an opportunity to receive paid work experience this summer. Qualified youth who are accepted into ECSYEP will be able to work up to 30 hours a week, with positions available in various county departments along with the Escambia County School District, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector’s Office and Supervisor of Elections Office. Participants will also receive job readiness training prior to job placement as well as post-employment briefings.
Last summer, over 200 youth participated in the program, working in county departments including Engineering, Public Safety, Escambia County Area Transit, West Florida Public Libraries and more.
Limited positions are available. Requirements for the program are as follows:
- Must submit complete application packet by prescribed deadline.
- Must be a resident of Escambia County, Fla. at the time of application and for the duration of program participation.
- Must complete up-front job readiness preparatory training classes.
- Must complete post-employment debriefing sessions.
- Must not have any felony convictions.
- If enrolled in school, must submit enrollment verification.
- Must be between the age of 16 years old and 24 years old at the time of enrollment.
- Must show proof of identify (state-issued driver’s license or state ID card).
- Must show proof of address.
- Must meet hiring criteria of the temporary employment agency.
- Must submit completed application with all supporting required documentation to be considered.
- Must attend the end of the Summer Youth Program Award Ceremony.
For additional information, call Neighborhood and Human Services at (850) 595-4094 or (850) 595-1620.
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No Injuries When Atmore Police Unit Overturns
February 29, 2024
An Atmore Police Department officer was not injured when his patrol vehicle overturned onto its side Wednesday afternoon.
The officer was responding to an unrelated traffic crash with injuries between a railroad crossing and East Ridgely Street.
“The officer was attempting to position his patrol car behind the vehicles involved in the traffic crash,” Sgt. Darrell McMann said. “The officer was unsuccessful in that endeavor and inadvertently left the roadway.”
When the patrol vehicle left the roadway, the tires slowly slid into a ditch, causing the vehicle to overturn onto the passenger side.
The drivers involved in the original traffic crash were not seriously injured, and offered assistance to the officer to exit his patrol unit.
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