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August 07, 2008
Wiregrass teenage band single hits number one
The Springs, a teenage Wiregrass country music band, is nominated for several Christian Country Music Association awards for their single that has reached number one in that market.
Defendant to face Coffee County jury on sexual abuse of child
Defendant to face Coffee County jury in sex abuse of child case.
County schools attendance up on first day
County schools report attendance up.
Enterprise businessman arrested in Geneva County
Geneva County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Enterprise businessman Wednesday and charged him with felony theft by deception.
Enterprise schools begin today
Children are waking up earlier today with Enterprise schools preparing for another year.
August 06, 2008
Enterprise High misses mark in special education reading
While nearly all schools in the Enterprise City School system met proficiency goals in the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status reports, Enterprise High School did not make AYP, as defined in the No Child Left Behind Act, because of reading scores in special education.
Enterprise fire guts two White Street apartments
The Enterprise Fire Department responded to the fire at 6:54 p.m. and found heavy black smoke pouring out of the eaves of the apartments, said Fire Chief Byron Herring.
Enterprise city council approves stop sign on accident-prone street
Keayana Minus lives on the corner of West Adams and Mack Streets in Enterprise, where two different vehicles plowed into her home just 10 days apart in July.
Community views more than $1.9 million in Kinston renovations
Kinston School receive $1.9 million in funds for renovation
Jury selection in Cantillano trial underway
Ricardo Cantillano, 58, of Honduras, will face a Coffee County jury next week.
Coffee County schools receive 100 goal in AYP
Coffee County schools receive 100 percent goal of AYP.
Value of farmland going up
WASHINGTON - Despite a slowdown in commercial and residential construction in many areas of the country, the real estate value of farmland is increasing.
Kinston High School renovations mix past and present
Kinston High School students, parents, faculty and former graduates came Tuesday evening to view the new more than million dollar renovations at the school.
Man arrested on drug charge and tampering with evidence
An Enterprise man was arrested on possession of marijuana, first degree by Enterprise police.
August 05, 2008
Altrusa civic club donates supplies to Enterprise schools
Members of Altrusa presented the Enterprise City Schools central office with reams of supplies for underprivileged children on Monday. Student Services Supervisor Irma Townsend heads the Children Without Fund, which assesses students’ needs and distributes the goods.
Pete Cash spotted near Mississippi state line
Elba police said that prominent businessman, Pete Cash, who has been missing since Monday July 28, was spotted purchasing a vehicle in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Enterprise High student selected state FFA officer
Michelle Vasbinder, the newly selected secretary of the Alabama state Future Farmers of America, has spent much of the summer traveling to leadership training workshops and conferences, including a stop in Washington, D.C. to chat with President George W. Bush.
August 04, 2008
Daleville High students given international mentoring honor
Two Daleville High School students returned from Dallas last week where they were honored with one of the top four spots of 164 mentoring teams around the world.
Enterprise police make theft, breaking and entering arrests
Here is a roundup of Coffee county felony arrests over the weekend. All persons have been arrested and charged, but not convicted.
Workers race to finish renovations at schools
Renovations and installations at most of the county schools are running behind as school starts Wednesday morning.
Enterprise women arrested on prostitution charges
Three Enterprise women arrested on prostitution charges.
Enterprise police arrest three on prostitution
Three Enterprise women were arrested around midnight Friday on charges of prostitution and prohibitive activities.
August 01, 2008
Families emotional as cafe unveils tornado victim memorial sculpture
Independent artist Scott Phillips unveiled the Memorial Wildcat Sculpture at the Cornerstone Cafe Friday afternoon. The 8-foot by 8-foot welded metal sculpture honors the eight Enterprise High School students who were killed in last year’s tornado.
Enterprise High School JROTC confident about new recruits
The Blue Knights and the Belles of the Blue Knights have kept busy weekday mornings this summer, training new recruits for the drill team and the rifle team. “We gonna whoop ‘em all because of my seniors,” said Sgt Maj. Johnny Snodgrass.
One of Enterprise’s community leaders dies in crash
Joan Lewis was a person who served her community and she served it well.
Zion Chapel High School Marching Band has made history.
Zion Chapel High School Marching Band makes school history.
Kindergartners get preview of first-day of school
Coffee County Schools presented a Jumpstart program for kindergartners and parents to get a start on the new school year this week.
Joan King Lewis, 69, killed in Florida accident
Joan King Lewis, 69, of Enterprise was killed and husband Ray Maxwell Lewis, 72, of Enterprise, was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Florida State Highway 79 near Bonifay, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
July 31, 2008
Enterprise coffee house to unveil memorial sculpture
Cornerstone Cafe on Glover Avenue will hold an unveiling celebration Friday for the Memorial Wildcat Sculpture by local artist Scott Phillips.
Stores stock up for sales tax-free weekend
Shoppers will be filling stores for 72 hours this weekend to take advantage of the sales tax holiday with local retailers stocking up on back-to-school supplies, clothing items, computers and much more listed by the state as tax-free.
