Tate Aggies Fall To Robertsdale
March 2, 2023
Robertsdale defeated the Tate Aggies 6-2 Wednesday night in Robertsdale.
Kate Balagbagan went three and a third innings for Tate, allowing four hits, four runs, one walk and striking out two. Jordan Smith pitched one and a third innings, striking out two and walking one. Peyton Womack went for one and a third innings, allowing three hits, two runs, and walking one.
Olivea Latner had a homer for the Aggies in the seventh inning, Charli Vinson, Karea Wine and Womack also added a hit each for Tate.
After a weekend tournament, Tate will host Pace on Tuesday.
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeat Milton
March 2, 2023
Tate High School Tennis boys and girls defeated Milton 7-0 on Wednesday. The boys team is 3-3 overall while the girls improved to 5-1. Up next, Tate will host East Hill Christian School on Friday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Suspect Robbed Convenience Store, Fled On Scooter, ECSO Says
March 1, 2023
UPDATE: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says this suspect has been identified. No further details were provided.
The suspect robbed the Circle K at Nine Mile and University Parkway on February 20, the ECSO said Wednesday. The suspect fled on a red and silver scooter.
“The suspect may be responsible for other thefts at the location and is believed to reside in the area of University Parkway and Nine Mile Road,” according to investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Rep. Michelle Salzman Calls For Resignation Of School Superintendent Tim Smith
March 1, 2023
Rep. Michelle Salzman is calling for the resignation of appointed Escambia County School Superintendent Tim Smith in a letter sent Wednesday to Smith and the school board.
Salzman said she has concerns that include “Warrington Middle School grades, military student access to magnet schools, student discipline, Escambia Children’s Trust, workforce development and mental health/wellbeing of the children”.
“On several occasions I offered every resource available to create pathways to success for our students in this community,” she said, including Triumph dollars, workforce development partnerships guaranteeing jobs for graduates, a Mental Health Taskforce, magnet schools for military families and more.
“The list goes on and on, where the community leaders alongside me have literally begged in some cases for our superintendent to take action and he has failed,” Salzman said. “This failure is one that the community must own. Dr. Smith’s inability to be effective is not solely on him.”
Salzman’s call comes as the school district is set to discuss a referendum that would put an elected, versus appointed, superintendent back on the ballot.
“I always promised my community I would be the first to admit my mistake if the appointed model did not work. Having said that, we have only had one appointment. Before I will support changing the appointed model back to elected, the school board needs to hire a leader who can make progress in the district that will bring trust back into the process, empower our parents and our teachers, as well as provide true community collaboration in our schools. Every day that we prolong this transition to new leadership there is a child who is bullied, a child who drops out, a child who attempts suicide, a child who loses hope. We cannot stall any longer. For the sake of our children’s future in Escambia County, we must have a true leader. If our school board as a majority cannot make this choice for our children, I am asking Dr. Smith to make it for them. Save the taxpayers the time and effort, but most importantly, save our children.”
Salzman said the call for Smith’s resignation should come as no surprise to Smith because she has held “dozens of meetings” with him and other stakeholders and members of the community.
In 2018, Escambia County voters narrowly approved a ballot referendum for an appointed superintendent, with 50.36 voting yes and 49.64 percent voting now. This was the sixth time voters had considered the idea of an appointed superintendent in the county; all of the other attempts failed.
The term of then superintendent Malcolm Thomas ended in 2020, and Dr. Tim Smith was appointed as the new school district boss.
District 1 member Kevin Adams intends to present a resolution to the school board on March 21 that, if approved, will officially request a referendum to switch superintendent back to an elected job. The Escambia County Commission would then have to pass a resolution asking the legislature to place the question on the ballot during the presidential preference primary on March 19, 2024.
Two Women Charged With Working Together On Multiple Retail Thefts
March 1, 2023
More felony charges have been filed in a retail theft case we first told you about last week.
Madonna Faith Barnhill, 57, and Carolyn Faye Harris, 42, were both charged with second degree felony retail theft act in concert with another person and more than one location within a 30 day period.
Barnhill (pictured, above left) was charged with felony petit theft with two or more prior convictions and felony possession of an anti-shoplifting device after she was accused of placing $606.46 worth of merchandise inside an empty microwave box and walking past all points of sale at the Walmart on Pensacola Boulevard. The merchandise was recovered by Walmart’s loss prevention, and the incident was captured on camera, according to an arrest report.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Harris eluded capture in that incident but was observed on video stealing items, and Walmart chose not to prosecute Harris.
When Barnhill’s vehicle was searched, “an excessive amount of brand new property” was inside, an arrest report states. The vehicle contained brand new power tools, four brand new purses, multiple pieces of clothing and several boxes of jewelry. The clothes and jewelry were from Belk.
Also in the vehicle was a wallet with multiple credit cards belonging to Harris, along with her driver’s license. The report notes the driver’s license confirmed that it was Harris on the Walmart security video.
A loss prevention employee at Belk was able to locate video of both Barnhill and Harris stealing the items from the Pensacola store on February 21. The items were valued at $1,565.71. The Belk employee told deputies that Barnhill had previously stolen from Belk in Mobile and was trespassed warned from all Belk properties.
Barnhill has an “extensive criminal history spanning literally decades and consisting of numerous thefts, faud, false names, forgery” the arrest report states.
Barnhill was released on a $20,000 bond, while Harris was released on a $2,000 bond. Barnhill also had an $8,000 in connection with the Walmart case.
Catholic Church Plans New Community Center On Highway 29 In Cantonment
March 1, 2023
Plans have been filed with Escambia County Building Services for a new 23,000 square foot community center and possibly a future church on Highway 29.
The St. Jude and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Community Center would be located on 12.25 acres on Highway 29 at Pinoak Lane. A site plan shows 40 asphalt parking spaces and grass overflow parking, both with access from PinOak Lane. It also shows future plans for a church building and 46 additional parking spaces to complete a circular access to Cedar Tree Lane.
The site is not currently developed.
The plans must first go to the Escambia County Development Review Committee before reaching the building permit stage.
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FDOH Escambia Offers Free HIV Rapid Testing This Thursday
March 1, 2023
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) offers free HIV rapid testing at the After-Hours Clinic, held on the first Thursday of each month. The next After-Hours Clinic is March 2, at FDOH-Escambia’s 1295 West Fairfield Drive location.
Free HIV rapid testing is also available each Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at FDOH-Escambia.
The testing is open to the public, with no appointment needed.
- What: Free HIV Rapid Testing After-Hours Clinic
- Who: Open to the public, no appointment needed
- When: Thursday, March 2 between 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
- Where: FDOH-Escambia, 1295 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL
- How: The rapid HIV test gives highly accurate results in as little as 15 minutes. All testing is confidential and conducted in a private clinic setting.
Tate Takes West Florida; Northview Defeats T.R. Miller (With Gallery)
March 1, 2023
The Tate Aggies beat West Florida, and Northview defeated T.R. Miller Tuesday night.
Tate 4, West Florida 1
The Tate Aggies beat West Florida 4-1 Tuesday night.
Ethan McAnnally pitched the win for Tate, going four innings while allowing four hits and one run while walking one and striking out six. Colton Swiers went for one inning, allowing no hits and no runs while sitting down two and walking one. Gabriel Patterson pitched for two, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out five.
James Davis and Frank Randall were both 2-2 at bat to lead the Aggies. Brayden Touchstone and Javin Floyd had one hit each.
The Tate Aggies will host Crestview at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
For a photo gallery from Tate varsity and JV, click here.
Tate 8, West Florida 4 (JV)
Northview 3, T.R. Miller 1
The Northview Chiefs beat T.R. Miller 3-1 Tuesday night in Brewton.
Cason Burkett earned the win for the Chiefs. He allowed four hits and one run in six and third innings while striking out six and walking one. Jamarcus Jefferson tossed two-thirds of inning in relief, allowing two hits, walking one and striking out two.
Jefferson, Kaden Odom, Luke Bridges, Rustin Pope, Wyatt Scruggs, and Trent Knighten each had one hit for Northview.
Northview will travel to West Florida Friday night at 6:30.
Pictured: Tate varsity and junior varsity beat West Florida Tuesday. Varsity photos by Laura Glodfelter and JV by Julie Reaves for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Beats Escambia 13-6; Northview Falls To Pace (With Gallery)
March 1, 2023
Tate beat Escambia and Northview hosted Pace in softball action Tuesday night.
Pace 18, Northview 0
The Pace Patriots defeated the Northview Chiefs 18-0 Tuesday night in Bratt.
Emma Gilmore led off in the circle for Northview, going three innings while allowing no runs, no walks, and one hit while striking out three. Aubrey Stuckey threw three innings in relief.
After tournament action over the weekend, Northview will host Baker Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Tate 13, Escambia 6
The Tate Aggies beat Escambia 13-6 Tuesday night at EHS.
Jordan Smith earned the win for the Aggies. She went seven innings, allowing six runs on 10 hits, striking out four and walking none.
Tate had homers from Charli Vinson in the first and Peyton Womack in the seventh.
Womack led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-3 with three runs and two RBIs. Lacy Wilson, Amburleigh Laird, Vinson, Olivea Latner, Tristen Showalter, Kate Balagbagan, Blakely Campbell, MacKenzie Cook, and Miranda Gaut all had a hit for Tate.
The Lady Aggies will travel to Robertsdale at 6:30 p.m. on March 1.
Pictured: Northview hosted Pace Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Girls Tennis Defeats Pace 5-2
March 1, 2023
The Tate High School girls tennis team defeated Pace High 5-2 on Tuesday to improve to 4-1 overall. Tate girls tennis will face Milton on Wednesday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
