Student Arrested With Loaded Handgun At Escambia County Middle School In Atmore
October 16, 2022
An Escambia County Middle School student in Atmore was arrested with a loaded gun on campus Friday.
Law enforcement responded to the school after receiving a report that a student might be armed, and the school was placed on lockdown.
Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson said the student was in a classroom and found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun. The student was arrested and transported to a juvenile detention facility.
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Byrneville Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
October 16, 2022
Byrneville Elementary School recently named their September Students of the Month.
They are:
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County Seeks Volunteer For Tourist Development Council
October 16, 2022
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment as an “Interested in Tourism” representative on the Escambia County Tourist Development Council.
Escambia County residents interested in serving on the Tourist Development Council are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve on the council by the close of business on Friday, Octorber 28, 2022. Resumes should be submitted to Jose Gochez, Program Coordinator, Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 1591, Pensacola, FL 32502, or emailed to boardapply@myescambia.com.
The Escambia County Tourist Development Council was created to review each proposal for expenditure of funds to determine if it complies with the Tourist Development Plan as outlined by ordinance. The ordinance provides that the council is to review all expenditures of revenue from the trust fund; expenditures that the council believes to be authorized are to be reported to the county commission and the Florida Department of Revenue.
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No. 9 UWF Flies Past Shorter, 50-26, For 13th Consecutive Road Win
October 16, 2022
Peewee Jarrett had 287 yards of total offense and David Durden finished with 111 receiving yards as ninth-ranked UWF defeated Shorter, 50-26, at Historic Barron Stadium on Saturday.
Jarrett did a little bit of everything for UWF (5-1, 3-1 Gulf South) as he completed 18-of-29 for 189 yards with a touchdown and rushed for 98 yards on six carries and another score. His rushing total was a UWF record for a quarterback.
The Argonauts scored on eight of their 11 possessions, with one of the two punts directly leading to a safety.
Durden had his third 100-yard game in the last four and opened the scoring, returning a punt 58 yards following a 3-and-out by Shorter. He also caught a career-high-tying nine passes.
Following a Hawks punt on the next possession, Jarrett led an 80-yard drive that saw him complete four-consecutive passes after a Shomari Mason run to put UWF at the 12. Two plays later he finished off the drive with a 12-yard touchdown run for a 14-0 lead.
Shorter got on the scoreboard early in the second with a 24-yard Nicholas Pope field goal, before UWF’s Griffin Cerra made a 24-yarder to send the teams into the locker room with a 17-3 Argo lead.
Cerra added a 27-yarder on the opening possession of the third quarter to extend the lead to 20-3. Another 3-and-out gave UWF the ball 55 yards from paydirt. Jarrett ended the 8-play march with consecutive completions to Durden, including a 13-yard slant into the end zone for a 27-3 advantage.
Shorter got a score back near the end of the third when Aeneas Dennis completed a 10-yard pass to Trevon Dirden.
Then the teams started lighting up the scoreboard in the final 15 minutes.
Tra’quan McNair got to Dennis in the end zone and forced the Hawk to intentionally ground the ball for a safety. UWF took the next possession on the free kick and had excellent field position when Da’quan Bailey-Brown returned it 45 yards to the Shorter 30. From there, Jarrett broke off a 25-yard scamper and Shomari Mason went in untouched from the 10 for a 36-10 lead.
The Argos added a pair of touchdowns from C.J. Wilson, including a 40-yarder that pushed the margin to 50-18.
UWF outgained Shorter 441-335 and continued its balanced attack, running for 222 and passing for 219.
The Argos will return to Pen Air Field for the next two weeks, starting next Saturday, Oct. 22 against Mississippi College (4-3, 3-1) at 4 p.m.
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Firefighters Respond To Reported Structure Fire In Bratt
October 16, 2022
Firefighters responded to a reported stove fire early Sunday morning in Bratt.
The fire was reported about 1:15 am on West Highway 4, just west of North Highway 99. The fire was reported to be out when firefighters arrived on scene.
There were no injuries reported.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid, Century and Molino stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, and the Atmore Fire Department were dispatched. Most of the units were canceled prior to arrival.
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All In Credit Union Expects To Open In Century By Early Next Year
October 15, 2022
A recently announced new credit union for Century is now expected to open by February 2023.
As we first reported last month, the former Pen Air Federal Credit Union building on North Century Boulevard was sold to All In Credit Union, which has 28 other branches in Alabama and Florida.
“All In Credit Union will take the next few months to remodel the location,” Kathy Scarbrough, vice president of marketing at All In, told NorthEscambia.com about the 2,400 square foot building at 8460 North Century Boulevard.
She said the location will be open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m, Monday-Friday. An All In “smart ATM” will be installed at the Century branch and will be open 24 hours a day, and there will be online video banking for members during regular business hours.
“In addition to serving our current members in Escambia County and surrounding areas, All In Credit Union will also welcome new members who are eligible for membership in a variety of ways that are determined at the time of account opening,” Scarbrough said.
Pen Air members will be able to use the All In Century branch to conduct transactions on their existing accounts in a face-to face setting. Pen Air’s recently upgraded “LIVE” machine will remain, allowing members to manage their account through two-way video technology while also providing extended service hours and 24/7 ATM access.
“This new alliance is about enhancing lives in our Century community,” says Delbert Lee Morgan, Pen Air Federal Credit Union’s president and CEO. “It’s a perfect example of the credit union movement – people helping people. Our members will continue to receive the secure, convenient Pen Air experience they’ve come to depend on. Pen Air has served Century residents for 25 years and remains committed to providing enhanced financial solutions. We are confident that by bringing All In into the Century community, everyone wins.”
Pen Air closed their Century branch lobby and drive-thru late last year, leaving behind just ATM service. At the time, Pen Air said an “overwhelming majority” of members now use online banking, a mobile app and other digital services when possible.
Pen Air’s branch closure left Century without a financial institution in the town.
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Train Crashes Into Semi Truck Trailer In Atmore
October 15, 2022
There were no serious injuries when a train crashed into a semi-truck trailer Friday in Atmore.
The crash happened on Industrial Drive at Highway 31.
The CSX train hit the very back of the truck’s trailer, pushing it toward Highway 31 and destroying the railroad crossing sign.
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Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Shifting To Winter Staffing Levels
October 15, 2022
Lifeguards on Pensacola Beach will shift to winter staff levels on Monday, and lifeguard towers will be removed from the beach until next year.
Lifeguards will maintain a presence on Pensacola Beach throughout the winter at Casino Beach and via patrol vehicles.
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution when visiting the beach and swimming in the Gulf, especially when lifeguards are not present.
Here’s a reminder about what the beach flags mean:
- Green Flag – This means “low hazard,” but you should still exercise caution.
- Yellow flag – Indicates “moderate surf and conditions” such as rip currents. Swimmers should exercise careful caution when entering the water.
- Red flag – “Strong currents and high surf,” no swimming or wading. Entering the Gulf of Mexico to swim or wade during red flag conditions is illegal in Escambia County.
- Double red flags – Only used during hurricanes and other natural disasters. No swimming, wading or surfing in the Gulf of Mexico. Entering the Gulf of Mexico during double red flag conditions is illegal in Escambia County.
- Purple flag – Indicates “dangerous marine wildlife” may be present. Please use caution when entering the water.
Northview Rolls To 7-0 With 49-13 Win Over Jay (With Photo Gallery)
October 15, 2022
Maybe there’s just something about the number 49.
For the fourth consecutive game, the Northview Chiefs scored 49 points Friday night as they beat Jay 49-13.
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With the win, the Chiefs rolled to 7-0. But the win wasn’t as straightforward was NHS head coach Wes Summerford would like to see.
“It wasn’t a pretty one for us. We just didn’t execute well,” Summerford said. “The penalties hurt us on offense, and we’ve got to start faster on defense. When you get up in the playoffs, you’ve got to come out ready to play. Our kids know that. We’ve just got to preach that message; I think you’ve got to practice that way.”
The Chiefs were first on the board at a packed Merle North Stadium in Jay with a 2-yard dash from Jamarkus Jefferson with just over nine minutes to go in the first quarter, 7-0 Northview. Jefferson added another TD in the first, 14-0.
Northview led 21-7 at the half after another Jefferson touchdown.
Maliki Haynes had a big second half endzone interception in the second half, setting momentum for the Chiefs.
“Everytime after the first half we come out, we get a big stop and then the ball game really ends at that point,” he said. “That’s how big that momentum is…we lit a little fire under our kids at halftime and got them going.”
Northview quarterback Kaden Odom found Aiden Broadhead for a 40-yard touchdown in the third quarter, 28-7. Luke Bridges was in from 8-yards out to give the Chiefs a 35-7 advantage.
The Chiefs expanded their lead to 42-7 with a 16-yard touchdown from Wyatt Scruggs.
The Royals added one more touchdown from 38-yards out when Hayden Morris connected with Tomas Ravendo. With a missed kick, it was 42-13.
Jefferson scored his fourth touchdown on a one-yard run to seal the 49-7 win.
Northview will defend their perfect record on the road next Friday night at Marianna (1-6). They will round out the season at home against Escambia County of Atmore (currently 4-4) on October 28 and Bay (currently 6-1) on November 4.
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Tate Falls To Pace (With Photo Gallery)
October 15, 2022
The Tate Aggies fell on the road at Pace Friday night, 38-9.
Tate was first on the board with a 29-yard field goal from Caleb Westergreen for a 3-0 lead.
Down 7-3, the Aggies scored again on a Taite Davis to Diego Dukes with a 14-yard pass.
The Aggies (1-6) will host Gulf Breeze (4-3) next Friday night.
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