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October 04, 2008
How to deal with debt collectors
The Federal Reserve Board said consumer debt soared to an estimated $2.59 trillion in July, from $2.52 trillion in March 2008.
October 03, 2008
Funding cuts could impact Alabama Reading Initiative
Alabama’s progress in raising elementary students’ reading scores may be threatened by potential cuts to federal funds that complement the Alabama Reading Initiative.
House passes Bailout Bill
The House has passed the Bailout Bill with additional tax breaks for business owners and the middle class included.
October 02, 2008
Vice presidential debate
Watch the Vice Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin live. The debate begins at 8 p.m.
>> Live debate blogging.
Attention retirees! Mentoring program needs you
The Foster Grandparent Program, which allows retirees to share time, love, and experiences with schoolchildren, is in need of more volunteers in the Wiregrass, accoding to Program Manager Meria Nelson.
Inside Palin’s foreign affairs file
WASHINGTON-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin may point to Russia when pushing her foreign policy experience, but public records and interviews show the Republican vice presidential nominee has more face time with her neighbors in Canada.
State grant will support local performances
The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) awarded the Coffee County Arts Alliance (CCAA) two grants last month totaling $2,750 for performances of ‘The First Baptist of Ivy Gap’ and ‘Rumpelstiltskin’.
Women’s health fair draws hundreds
Medical Center Enterprise sponsored the Healthy Woman Expo, which featured dozens of tables for businesses such as 5-Star Catering, Bella Vita Medical Spa, AllKids, Becky Hancock Realty, Troy Bank & Trust and Tastefully Simple.
Elba hosting the first Foggy Bottom BBQ Bash
The Foggy Bottom BBQ Bash in Elba will host an array of entertainment, arts and crafts, and a Florida Barbecue Association’s event.
Southeast gas shortages should ease soon
WASHINGTON – Here’s a little good news for motorists who’ve waited in line at the pump: Gas shortages in the Southeast should be easing within the next two weeks.
So far so good: Work on Enterprise schools going smoothly
The architects and contractors working on several Enterprise City Schools had some positive news for the city school board Tuesday night.
October 01, 2008
Enterprise firefighters hope to hose the competition
Four teams comprised of local fire department members will challenge each other this Saturday in the third annual Firefighter Competition.
Wachovia: How did it come to this?
The end of Wachovia Corp. as a banking institution may have appeared as abrupt as a heart attack Monday.
Outreach and education will help save lives of women
Coffee County Breast Cancer Forum Tuesday.
Enterprise school board approves revision to handbook
Enterprise City School Board approves hires, resignations
September 30, 2008
Several local businesses celebrate longevity
A handful of Enterprise businesses have stood the test of time for more than a half-century, adapting, evolving and overcoming economic peaks and valleys.
Enteprise man gets six years on rape charges
A Houston County judge sentenced an Enterprise man Tuesday to serve six years in prison for two recent rape convictions.
Enterprise police search for murder weapon owner
The Enterprise Police Department said they are seeking the public’s help in identifying the third owner of a gun that was likely used in last year’s double murder.
September 29, 2008
Daleville man pleads guilty to second-degree rape
Matthew Wayne Miller, 26, pleaded guilty at the Coffee County Courthouse in Enterprise Friday to four counts of felony second-degree (statutory) rape.
Fort Rucker parties German-style for Oktoberfest
Fort Rucker families and area residents celebrated Oktoberfest at Howze Field on Friday.
Cyberbullying can manifest into real threats
Parents are invited to a cyberbullying and Internet safety program Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Enterprise City Schools Service Center.
All but one in Alabama delegation vote for bailout
WASHINGTON – All but one of Alabama’s seven congressmen voted Monday for the economic bailout package.
Hummingbird flocks back to the Wiregrass
A Rufous Hummingbird, caught and banded by hummingbird expert Fred Bassett, has retured to Ike and Beth Behar’s same sugar-and-water feeder near Level Plains for the past seven years.
Judge rules: Hearing against DHR employee can continue
MONTGOMERY – A Montgomery County circuit judge ruled Monday that the termination hearing against a Coffee County Department of Human Resources employee can continue as scheduled.
SUV sales out of gas
Buying a sport utility vehicle seemed like a good idea at the time. It was big, and with all that room, you could take long trips and carry just about anything.
Zion Chapel crowns homecoming queen
Photos from Zion Chapel’s Homecoming Queen and her court.
Zion Chapel crowns homecoming queen Friday night before the football game against Kinston. For video of the football game, click here.
September 28, 2008
Chamber of Commerce banquet honors award winners
The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce held its 67th annual Membership Banquet at Hillcrest Baptist Church Thursday night, with honors going to the 2007-2008 award winners and community leaders.
September 27, 2008
A layman’s guide to the financial bailout plan
As lawmakers hammer out a $700 billion deal aimed at reviving the nation’s financial system, many Americans feel more than a little bewildered by it all
County, state unemployment down slightly
The unemployment rates in Coffee County and in Alabama fell slightly in August, but are still much higher than the same time last year, according to the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations.
September 26, 2008
Holley’s homemade honey is ‘sticky’ business
Retirees made the best of a “sweet” situation.
