Chiefs Shut Out Chieftains: Northview Dominates Chickasaw 38-0 In Spring Game
May 16, 2026
The Northview Chiefs beat the Chickasaw Chieftains 38-0 on Friday night in a spring game at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt.
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The Northview Chiefs will open the fall season at home against the Marianna Bulldogs.
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Aggies Hold Off Marlins: Tate Claims 28-23 Spring Victory At Panama City Beach
May 16, 2026
The Tate Aggies beat the Arnold Marlins 28-23 in spring football on Friday night at Panama City Beach.
The Aggies were ahead 21-10 at the half and held on for the win.
The fall season begins on August 21 as the Aggies host the Marianna Bulldogs in Pete Gindl Stadium.
Northview Chiefs Power Up For Spring Football Friday At QB Club Breakfast
May 16, 2026
The Northview Chiefs powered up for a spring football Friday with a team breakfast.
The Northview Quarterback Club provided the breakfast at Travis Nelson Park in Bratt, near the school.
Related: Chiefs Shut Out Chieftains: Northview Dominates Chickasaw 38-0 In Spring Game
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White Goes Seven Innings, Backed By Homers From Lewis And Miller In 9-3 Wahoos Win
May 16, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos took game 4 of their six-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts on Friday night, securing a 9-3 victory.
The Wahoos got some early offense, putting up three runs in the second inning on an RBI double from Payton Green and a 2-run single from Gage Miller on back-to-back pitches. They would tack on one more when Dillon Lewis would hit his 4th homer of the series, and 9th of the year to extend the Pensacola lead to 4-0.
Chattanooga would get their only run off Wahoos starter Brandon White (W, 2-1) in the fourth, when Austin Hendrick ripped an RBI double into right field, scoring Zavier Warren and getting the Lookouts on the board. Pensacola’s offense would not be phased though, as Ryan Ignoffo brought in two more runs on an RBI single in the top of the fifth. One inning later, Gage Miller would put one over the wall for his fourth homer of the year to bring the lead to 7-1.
Brandon White would match his career high in innings with 7.0 complete, allowing only 1 run on 4 hits, 1 walk, and 8 strikeouts, making it his second consecutive quality start. Gabe Bierman would get the 8th and surrender one run via an RBI double off the bat of Cam Collier, scoring former Blue Wahoo Shane Sasaki and cutting the lead to 7-2.
Pensacola would top their offensive night off with two more insurance runs in the 9th. Michael Snyder would bring home Emaarion Boyd on a groundout, and Dillon Lewis would drive home Brendan Jones on a single into center, bringing the score to 9-2.
Livan Reinoso would finish things off in the ninth, after allowing a 2-out home run to Ruben Ibarra, cementing a final score of 9-3. Lookouts starter Kevin Abel (L, 3-2) got hooked with the loss and Wahoos starts Brandon White would notch his second career Double-A win.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Lookouts on Saturday.
written by Charlie Hobert
County Approves New 265-Lot Subdivision By Road Prison In Cantonment
May 15, 2026
This week, the Escambia County Development Review Committee gave final approval to a 265-lot Thomas Home subdivision on Highway 297A in Cantonment.
The 38.48-acre LaVelle Terrace Subdivision will be located on property owned by Thomas Home Corporation at 855 Highway 297A and will include paved public streets, public stormwater ponds and conveyance systems including operation and maintenance, and potable water and sanitary sewer facilities.
The subdivision will be sandwiched between the Escambia County Road Prison to the north and the existing Jackson Estates subdivision and Heaton Road to the south.
Escambia County intends to take over the long-term responsibility for the subdivision’s stormwater drainage system once construction is finished and specific requirements are met and it passes inspection and certification processes.
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McDavid Man Charged With Aggravated Stalking For 2025 Incident
May 15, 2026
A McDavid man was recently arrested on an outstanding 2025 warrant for cyberstalking.
Govan Shane Alexander Sr., 54, was charged with felony aggravated stalking for following, harassing, or cyberstalking after a domestic violence injunction.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, a deputy was originally dispatched to a residence in McDavid in November 2025 regarding a violation of a domestic violence injunction. Alexander’s wife told investigators that he was texting his minor children to have them relay messages to her despite a domestic violence injunction that was served in August 2025.
In the arrest report, a deputy noted viewing and photographing some of the text messages. Alexander was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $7,500 bond.
Ernest Ward Middle School Hiring New Agriculture Teacher For Growing Program
May 15, 2026
Dolly the goat was not terribly excited about posing for pictures on Thursday afternoon at Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill.
But agriculture students and FFA members were excited about the future of their program.
“Do we have a teacher yet?”
“Who is it? We can’t wait!” the students pressed Principal Tyvanna Boulanger for hints.
Escambia County Public Schools is hiring an agriculture teacher for the next school year.
The selected candidate will facilitate the Agriculture program at Ernest Ward and sponsor the FFA student organization. They will facilitate several school-based programs each year, including a FFA banquet and an appreciation breakfast, and will travel with students to multiple competitions.
The school’s facilities include an outdoor learning lab that currently has goats and chickens, and a greenhouse.
“Can we get a cow?”
“Or a pig?”
The students are anxious to see the program, which has roots that can be traced back to a one-room log schoolhouse built in 1886, continue to grow and thrive.
Dolly, by the way, and the other goats were happy to pose for a few pictures after a little attention and an afternoon snack.
Pictured: Ag students and FFA members at the school’s agriscience facilities on Thursday afternoon. Dolly is the white goat. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore Teacher Facing Narcotics Charges After Being Found Allegedly Unconscious At Burger King
May 15, 2026
A call regarding an unconscious man behind the wheel of a vehicle led to the narcotics arrest of a now-former teacher Wednesday afternoon in Atmore.
Officers with the Atmore Police Department responded to the Burger King on South Main Street at approximately 5:31 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. Upon arrival, authorities discovered an individual, later identified as James Clayton Page, slumped over the steering wheel.
Page was formerly a math teacher at Escambia County High School in Atmore, but in an emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon, May 13, the Escambia County (AL) School Board accepted Page’s resignation effective the day before, May 12.
The APD stated that officers discovered a variety of illegal substances in Page’s possession.
Page was taken into custody and faces four counts of possession of a controlled substance for cocaine, heroin, a THC vape, amphetamines, and dextroamphetamines, as well as a charge for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Atmore Police stated that additional charges may be pending as they await further testing results.
Escambia County Animal Welfare Rescues 32 Dogs Recovered In Animal Hoarding Case
May 15, 2026
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare has rescued 32 dogs from a recent animal hoarding case,
Recently, Escambia County Animal Welfare Officers recognized that an individual was struggling to care for their dogs after falling on hard times. Officers coordinated with animal shelter staff to develop a plan for the removal and care of the dogs, but since they had not had veterinary care for some time, the team determined it would not be safe to bring them to the shelter and risk exposing the other pets in their care.
Animal Welfare Officers and shelter staff worked with Escambia County Administration and the Facilities Department to find a potential emergency shelter where the dogs could be temporarily housed. An empty building was located at the Perdido Landfill, and Animal Welfare coordinated with the Waste Services Department to set up a temporary emergency shelter for the dogs.
“I’m so proud of our team for their hard work and willingness to go above and beyond on this case,” Animal Welfare Director John Robinson said. “This rescue was a team effort that highlights the importance of planning and coordination between multiple agencies. Hoarding cases are never easy, but our team is passionate about what we do and, and we are always working toward helping the animals in our community. Any time we can help animals and give them a chance to live a happy, healthy life, it’s a good day for our team.”
The rescued dogs will soon be available for adoption, thanks to the hard work of Animal Welfare staff and county employees. The dogs have already begun receiving treatment from Animal Welfare’s veterinary team, including vaccines and parasite prevention. The Pensacola Humane Society will assist veterinary staff with spay and neuter surgeries for the dogs.
“We’re grateful for these partnerships that help make operations like this a success,” Robinson said. “I’m glad that the quick, professional response by our team, county departments, and community partners has resulted in a second chance for these dogs. Thank you to everyone who helped with this rescue, and thank you to the Pensacola Humane Society for their continued partnership with helping animals in our community.”
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Wahoos Rally Late In Comeback Win Over Chattanooga
May 15, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos rallied for an impressive comeback win over the Chattanooga Lookouts on Thursday night, scoring four times in the eighth inning after letting an early lead slip away.
The Lookouts took a 1-0 lead in the first inning thanks to an infield single, stolen base, throwing error and wild pitch from Pensacola starting pitcher Orlando Ortiz-Mayr. The Blue Wahoos answered back in the second, capitalizing on a missed catch error from Lookouts left fielder Shane Sasaki to score three runs on a Michael Snyder sacrifice fly, Dylan Jasso RBI double and Brendan Jones sacrifice fly.
Jasso extended the Pensacola lead to 4-1 in the fourth inning with an opposite-field solo homer, his second of the season. The Lookouts tied it up in the bottom of the fifth, as Ortiz-Mayr started the frame by issuing a walk and a pair of singles before Christian MacLeod entered to make his Blue Wahoos debut. A run-scoring balk and Leo Balcazar RBI single followed to bring the score to 4-4.
The Lookouts took a 6-4 lead in the sixth on a Dominic Pitelli two-run homer. After the Blue Wahoos got a run back in the seventh on a Jones RBI single, reliever Luis Moreno (W, 1-2) surrendered a two-run homer to Cade Hunter to stretch the Chattanooga lead to 8-5.
Down to their final six outs, the Blue Wahoos mounted a rally in the eighth by drawing three walks against reliever Irvin Machuca. Snyder laced a two-run double into the left field corner against Thomas Farr (L, 1-2), Jasso tied the game with a sacrifice fly, and Gage Miller capped the comeback with a go-ahead RBI single for a 9-8 lead.
Colby Martin (S, 1) earned his first Double-A save, getting the final six outs while allowing only a walk and a single.
The Blue Wahoos went 6-for-9 with men in scoring position, and tied a franchise record last set in 2017 with three sacrifice flies in the same game.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Lookouts on Friday
written by Erik Bremer