Northview Takes Early Lead, Tops Flomaton 7-5
March 22, 2022
The Northview Chiefs jumped out to a six-run lead in the first inning Monday at Hurricane Park on the way to a 7-5 win over Flomaton.
Josh Landis earned the win for the Chiefs, going four and two-thirds innings while giving up four runs on three hits. Jamarcus Jefferson took the mound in relief, going two and a third innings allowing on run on five hits while striking out four.
Kaden Odom led at the plate for Northview, going 2-3 with a run and an RBI. Landis, Ethan Collier and Trent Knighten also had hits for the Chiefs.
John Miller Steele pitched six innings for the Hurricanes, allowing one run on four hits and striking out five.
Will Smith knocked a homer for Flomaton, while Nicholas Turner and Ray Salazar led with two hits each at the plate. Caleb Silbernagel, Nolan Chavers and Wyatt Kent added one hit each.
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Woman Killed In Crash Involving 3-Wheel Vehicle In Pace
March 21, 2022
A 46-year old Pace woman was killed Monday morning in traffic crash in Pace.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the woman was traveling south on Chumuckla Highway just north of Tunnel Road. Troopers said her three-wheel Vanderhall crossed the center line for an unknown reason and collided with the front of a tow truck. The driver of the truck, a 32-year old Pensacola man, was not injured.
Chumuckla Highway north of the five-points intersection was closed by the crash and subsequent investigation for several hours.
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Bluff Springs, Cotton Lake and Williams Lake Recreation Sites Closed Due To Flooding
March 21, 2022
The Northwest Florida Water Management District has closed three recreation sites in the Escambia River Wildlife Management Area due to flooding.
The Bluff Springs, Cotton Lake and Williams Lake sites are closed until further notice.
Pictured: Flooding at the Cotton Lake Recreation Area. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
There Was No Aircraft Emergency In Molino Sunday, Just A Pilot Enjoying Great Weather
March 21, 2022
There was no aircraft emergency or emergency landing in Molino on Sunday, just a man taking advantage of great weather for a leisurely flight in his powered parachute.
Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Highway 29 in Molino about 12:20 p.m. Sunday afternoon after someone reported that they thought they saw a small aircraft go down in a wooded area north of Highway 196.
They found the aircraft — a 2021 Airwolf — had landed in a grassy field alongside Highway 29 near Duxbury Avenue, just south of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Molino Precinct.
The man uses the field, which belongs to a relative, for his landings and takeoffs.
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Blue Jacket Jamboree Returns To Molino Next Saturday
March 21, 2022
The Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree is returning to Molino on Saturday, along with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show on both Friday and Saturday. The event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is a free festival from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. that will feature dozens of arts and craft vendors, food vendors, a car shop, local entertainment, kids’ activities, and much more. There will also be an Easter egg drop at noon with the Easter Bunny and about 2,000 eggs including a special section for preschoolers.
Admission and parking are free for both the Blue Jacket Jamboree and livestock show at the Escambia 4-H Livestock Facility located at 5701 Highway 99 in Molino.
All proceeds will benefit Northview High School FFA students and their scholarship fund.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
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Atmore House Fire Claims Life Of 89-Year Old Man
March 21, 2022
A tragic house fire claimed the life of an 89-year old Atmore man Sunday morning.
The fire on Ann Street, just off Patterson Street, was reported about 6:15 a.m.
The victim has been identified as Frank Jones.
The Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Atmore Fire Department, Poarch Creek Indians Fire Department responded and Atmore Police Department were among those responding to the fire.
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Tate’s Strike Out Cancer Softball Game Set For Friday Evening
March 21, 2022
The Tate High Aggies Softball team’s 12 Annual Strike Out Cancer Game against West Florida High will be played Friday evening.
All proceeds will benefit the local chapter of American Cancer Society
The junior varsity will play at 5 p.m., and the first pitch for varsity is set for 7 p.m. at Charlene Varnell Field at Tate High School.
Admission is donations only. Fish dinners will be available for $12 and gumbo for $6.
Last year, the Strike Out Cancer Game raised over $22,000.
Pictured: Last year’s Strike Out Cancer Game at Tate High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Three Jailed After Flomaton Police Execute Narcotics Search Warrant
March 21, 2022
Three people were arrested Sunday afternoon after a narcotics search warrant was executed at a mobile home in Flomaton.
The Flomaton Police Department served the warrant at a residence on Wiley Drive off Highway 113. They reported finding methamphetamine, synthetic cannabinoids (“spice”), marijuana and drug paraphernalia including hypodermic needles and pipes.
Amanda Charlene Pugh, 41, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of a controlled substance (spice), possession of marijuana II, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
David Keith McCory, 33, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), and possession of drug paraphernalia (pictured middle below).
Danny Lamarr Harrellson, 57, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of a controlled substance (spice), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
All three were booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center.
The Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office assisted in the operation.
Florida Gas Prices Back Off Record Highs
March 21, 2022
The price of oil suffered steep losses last week, enabling the price of gasoline to back off from record highs.
The state average price for gasoline is on a nine-day streak of declines, dropping a total of 20 cents per gallon. On Sunday, drivers paid an average price of $4.18 per gallon.
In Escambia County, the average was $4.11 per gallon.
A low price of $4.04 could be found Sunday night in North Escambia at a station of Highway 29 in Cantonment. In Pensacola, the lowest price Sunday night was $3.91 at a station on Pensacola Boulevard in Ensley.
“The oil market remains extremely volatile, after seeing big swings in both directions during the past few weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Last weekend, oil prices dropped on demand concerns regarding a COVID outbreak in China, which resulted in lockdowns. By the end of the week, oil prices charged higher again as global crude supply concerns – regarding the fallout from the Russia-Ukraine conflict – moved back to the forefront. Fortunately, oil prices are well below the high we saw more than a week ago. This should enable gas prices to slip lower this week, unless oil suddenly spikes again.”
Search Warrant Served At Gun Shop In Investigation; Officials Seek More Info
March 20, 2022
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is asking the public for information about an Escambia County gun shop after a search warrant was served there on Friday.
NorthEscambia.com was the only media there as local, state and federal authorities executed a search warrant Friday at Don’s Gun Shop at 9413 North Palafox Street, just north of Nine Mile Road. On Friday, FDLE confirmed they were involved in serving the search warrant.
On Saturday, the agency said they have received “multiple citizen complaints” about the gun shop. FDLE said they are investigating the allegations in a joint investigation with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). No further information about the “complaints” has been released.
“We believe members of the public may have additional information that could aid in our investigation,” FDLE said, asking for the public to submit any tips by calling their Pensacola office at (850) 595-2100.
A sign on the front door of the business on Saturday stated, “Closed. If your gun was here, please call the number on the card below. Sorry for the inconvenience.” That number is FDLE Special Agent Chelsea Atzel at (850) 595-2012 or cell (850) 378-6746.
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