Northview Falls Short In W.S. Neal JV Tournament
March 26, 2023
The Northview Chiefs took part in a JV tournament Saturday at W.S. Neal High School in East Brewton.
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W.S. Neal 6, Northview 3 (JV)
Northview took an early three point lead in the first inning against W.S. Neal but could not hold on.
Brooks started for Northview, going two innings, allowing one hit and no runs while striking out four.
Andalusia def. Northview
Andalusia High JV also defeated the Northview Chiefs on Saturday.
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Update: Boil Water Notice Lifted For Stacey Road
March 26, 2023
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS LIFTED THE AFTERNOON OF MARCH 29 AFTER TESTS SHOWED THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS LIFTED THE AFTERNOON OF MARCH 29 AFTER TESTS SHOWED THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.
A precautionary boil water notice has Cottage Hill Water Works customers on Stacey Road from Quintette Road to Highway 95A.
The boil water notice was issued following a water main break.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
The boil water notice was issued following a water main break.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
One Arrested For Arson After Fire At Nine Mile Self Storage Facility
March 25, 2023
An Escambia County man has been charged in connection with arson in connection with a fire at a Nine Mile Road self-storage facility.
Jacob Wayne Johnston, 44, was charged with second degree arson, burglary causing damage over $1,000, and criminal mischief with property damage over $1,000. He was released from jail on a $15,000 bond.
The fire happened Thursday morning at Prime Storage in the 1100 block of West Nine Mile Road. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke from the facility. The contents of two storage units were a total loss, and eight additional units suffered smoke-related damages.
The Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives estimated damage at $50,000.
According to an arrest report, Johnston called dispatchers on Friday and said he wanted to speak with a deputy about the fire.
A deputy discovered Johnston was under investigation as an arson suspect, and that Johnston had made reference to “suicide by cop”. Investigators also found text messages from Johnston discussing the arson, according to an arrest report.
Johnston was caught on camera allegedly prying open a lock before taking several times, placing them in his truck and driving away about 15 minutes before the fire, the report states.
There were no injuries.
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Tate Gets Big Walk-Off Win Over Arnold At Wahoos Stadium (With Gallery)
March 25, 2023
A big walk-off single from Ethan McAnally on a 1-2 count gave the Tate Aggies a 4-3 win over Arnold on the big stage at Wahoos Stadium Friday night.
McAnally and Frank Randall led Tate at the plate with two hits each. Brayden Touchstone, Drew Reaves, Kaleb Posta and Caden Kelly each tallied a hit for Tate.
Reaves went six and two-thirds innings for the Aggies, allowing eight hits and three runs while striking out five. Colton Swiers pitched one-third of an inning, giving up one hit and striking out one.
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Northview Beats Jay 5-1 At Wahoos Stadium (With Gallery)
March 25, 2023
For the second straight night, the Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals. Northview earned a 5-1 win at Wahoos Stadium Friday night.
Cason Burkett went three innings, allowing four hits and no runs while striking out four. Kaden Odom was on the hill for four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out two.
Jamarkus Jefferson and Burkett had one hit each for Northview.
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Justin Smarr went three and third innings for Tate, allowing five runs on two hits and striking out six. Ayden Sowers led the Royals at the plate at 2-3.
Northview was coming off a 9-2 win over Jay Thursday night.
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Iconic WWII Aircraft Open For Tours, Rides At The Pensacola Airport
March 25, 2023
The distinctive rumble of radial engines from one of the rarest World War II bombers, the B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil”, will be heard in the skies over Pensacola Sunday as she is visiting Pensacola International Airport as part of the AirPower History Tour of the Commemorative Air Force. The bomber is joined by a T-6 Texan, a PT-13 Stearman, a T-34 Mentor and a RC-45J Expeditor.
The AirPower History Tour brings the sights, sounds, and stories of World War II aviation to airports across North America each year. Visitors to the ramp will be able to view all aircraft up close, purchase rides, and tour the B-24 cockpit when the aircraft is not flying.
The aircraft are staged at the Pensacola Aviation Center FBO ramp located at Pensacola International Airport, 4145 Jerry L. Maygarden Road.
The event is open to the public from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Access to the ramp where the warbirds are parked is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 11-17 and free for children 10 and under. Supporting aircraft will be offering rides all four days. The B-24 flies on Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Cockpit tours of the B-24 will be available Sunday when the aircraft is done flying.
To book a ride, visit at AirPowerTour.org. (Ride prices range from $359 to $675 per person depending on aircraft and the length of flight and include ramp access.)
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Northview Shuts Out Flomaton 10-0
March 25, 2023
Emma Gilmore pitched the Northview Chiefs to a 10-0 shutout of Flomaton in four innings Friday night.
Gilmore went all four innings, recording just one hit, no runs and no errors while striking out eight.
The Chiefs took and earl 3-0 lead when Brooks tripled on a 3-1 count.
Mary-Clayton Dawson, Makayla Golson and Aubrey Stuckey each went 2-2 at the plate. Gilmore, Chloe Ragsdale, Rylee Brooks and Kendall Alvare each tallied one hit for the Chiefs.
Jacie Himes had Flomaton’s only hit for the night. McKenna Pettis took the loss for the Canes on the mound, allowing 10 hits, 10 runs, committing nine errors and striking out one.
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Update: Service Location Changed To Park West For Northview Senior Killed In Highway 29 Wreck
March 24, 2023
A location change has been announced for a Celebration of Life Service for Northview High School senior that passed away last week in a tragic head-on crash on Highway 29.
Kara Santorelli, 18, lost her life when her vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver on Highway 29 near Quintette Road at 12:41 a.m. last Friday.
Due to another event, the service location has been moved from the Pensacola Beach Pier to Park West on Pensacola Beach.
The service will be held at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Park West 1235, Fort Pickens Road (clikd for map). (Turn right at the light on Pensacola Beach, continue west 2.5 miles until you see the pavilions on the left. Parkin is across the street.) Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or beach towel. In the event of rain, the service will be held under the pavilions.
(For the complete obituary, click here.)
“Kara had the most beautiful smile and the sweetest soul. Everyone that knew her, loved her,” the GoFundMe reads. “She was looking forward to graduating in May and her future was bright! Kara loved spending time at the beach or on the boat and with friends and family. Kara worked at the local restaurant, Jimmy’s Grill, in Molino. She will be greatly missed.”
Family members have also established a GoFundMe help to help with final expenses. To donate, click or tap here to visit GoFundMe.
All proceeds will go directly to her family, according to a GoFundMe spokesperson.
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Body Found Along East Kingsfield Identified As 69-Year Old Missing Cantonment Woman
March 24, 2023
A body found three weeks ago in Cantonment has been identified as a missing 69-year old woman.
Workers in the area located the decomposed body along East Kingsfield Road, just west of Riddle Road the morning of March 3.
The Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified the woman as Mary Louis Fountain. She was last seen on February 6 in the area of Winners Circle off East Kingsfield Road. Deputies said at the time that she may have been in need of medical attention.
Foul play is not suspected.
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Man Accused Of Stealing Travel Trailer And Construction Trailer From Walnut Hill
March 24, 2023
A Pensacola man has been charged with the alleged theft of a travel trailer and a construction company’s trailer from Walnut Hill.
A 2018 Forest River travel trailer was reported stolen March 16 from Highway 97 just south of Ernest Ward Middle School. The same day, a 20-foot enclosed construction trailer was stolen from a business on South Highway 99 at HIghway 97, about a half mile from where the travel trailer was stolen.
Damien Matthew Lopez, 42, was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, grand theft from $20,000 to $100,000 and grand theft from $10,000 to $20,000.
The construction trailer was valued at $15,000 and contained construction tools and equipment valued at $40,000.
A few days later, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigators were made aware of evidence showing a white SUV pulling the travel trailer at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97. Using a tag number from the SUV, they were able to trace the vehicle to an address on Bradley Street in Pensacola.
Deputies found the enclosed trailer at the Bradley Street address. They said it was freshly painted, but the Walnut Hill business’ logo was still visible through the paint. Investigators executed a search warrant on O’Daniel Drive in Pensacola where Lopez and numerous tools belonging to the Walnut Hill company were located, according to an arrest report. Additional stolen items were recovered from an address on Highway 297A.
Lopez allegedly sold the travel trailer to another individual for $500. At last report, the travel trailer has not been recovered.
Lopez was released from the Escambia County Jail Thursday on a $30,000 bond.