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September 26, 2008
Sunrise Rotary to host dinner/auction to benefit Habitat
Third annual Sunrise Rotary Club dinner and auction will benefit Habitat for Humanity.
September 25, 2008
Elba High College Fair provides scholarship opportunities
Elba High School seniors, along with high school seniors from New Brockton, Kinston and Zion Chapel, attended the annual College Fair at Elba school Thursday.
Preschoolers pedal to donate money to St. Jude
The First United Methodist Church preschool classes held their fifth-annual Trike-a-thon to earn money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Enterprise Police roundup six on felony charges
The Enterprise Police Department has made drug, theft and rape arrests this week.
Bank president thinks bailout is bad deal
For John Allison, the high-risk rollers on Wall Street are getting too much of the ear of Congress and having too much say in resolving the financial nightmare that they created.
That’s why Allison, the chairman and chief executive of BB&T Corp., submitted a 14-point letter Tuesday to all 535 members of Congress with a simple message regarding the proposed $700 billion bailout.
September 24, 2008
Chew on this: local gym hires nutritionist
A new registered dietician is in Enterprise and is ready to tackle addictions to Southern-fried favorites and modify traditional holiday recipes.
Coffee County Youth Leadership students named
Coffee County Youth Leadership students were recognized during a ceremony Monday night as family, friends and guests congratulated the students from all five schools in the county.
Obama, McCain head for debate showdown
WASHINGTON - John McCain and Barack Obama meet Friday at the University of Mississippi for their first of three 90-minute debates—showdowns that experts say could be their last best chances to move undecided voters.
September 23, 2008
Taste of Coffee County draws restaurants, crowd
The first Taste of Coffee County deemed a success.
Biden on the road
Democratic Vice Presidential candidate speaks in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Enterprise man buys pot from undercover cop
ABC Enforcement agents arrested a 25-year-old man in front of Walgreen’s Friday after he attempted to purchase marijuana from an undercover police officer.
Fort Rucker MP faces three charges
Enterprise police arrested Fort Rucker Military Police officer Terri Nicole Gordon, 27, early Saturday morning and charged her with disorderly conduct, public intoxication and resisting arrest, all three misdemeanors.
Enterprise store owner files bankruptcy, owes back taxes
Downing Tires is back in business this week after the Alabama Department of Revenue ordered the businesss to be closed and padlocked and the owner filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Down on the Farm
The annual Coffee County Farm-City Petting Zoo attracts hundreds.
NBHS ceremony dedicates season to former Gamecock
New Brockton High School recognizes deceased Gamecock.
Commission commends conservation council
The Coffee County Commission Monday declared the week of Sept. 21 through 27 Wiregrass Resource Conservation and Development week. Commissioners Linda Westbrook and Bernest Brooks were on hand to accept the proclamation.
September 22, 2008
Jack Day helped raise funds for school literacy projects
Jack Day at Zion Chapel School provides literacy fundraising opportunity.
Tornado victims get a new Habitat
The Coffee County chapter of Habitat for Humanity dedicated two new homes Sunday in Enterprise to families who lost their houses in the March 2007 tornado.
September 21, 2008
Number of alpaca farms growing in the Wiregrass
For the second year, local alpaca farmers will participate in National Alpaca Farm Day. Last year’s event only had two farms — one in Ozark and one in Dothan. This year’s event, set for Sept. 27 and 28, will have five local alpaca farms (two at one location) open for the public to visit and get a closer look at these creatures.
September 19, 2008
Grand Jury indicts five in Coffee County
Indictments handed down by the Coffee County grand jury in August led to felony charges being filed against five people, all of whom were already being held in the Coffee County Jail.
Highway 84 bypass lighting complete
The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday to commemorate the completion of the Highway 84 Bypass lighting project.
Sunrise Rotary presents most prestigious award
Enterprise man receives Paul Harris Fellows Award from Sunrise Rotary Club.
Elba boy highlighted in national down syndrome video
Joseph Cline of Elba will appear in a National Down Syndrome video production to be shown in New York City at Times Square.
September 18, 2008
Enterprise wins biodiesel grant
Governor Bob Riley awarded the City of Enterprise a $200,000 grant this week to help pay for a facility to convert cooking oil into biodiesel fuel for the city’s vehicles.
Grammy winner to sing at Chamber’s Retiree Picnic
The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that country music singer John Anderson will entertain attendees of next month’s annual Retiree Picnic.
Knights of Columbus begin annual fundraiser
Knights of Columbus to have annual fundraising Toostie Roll drive
Pre-schoolers learn fire safety
Enterprise fireman Marcus Pope admits he resembles a Star Wars villain when he’s wearing all of his firefighting gear.
September 17, 2008
Enterprise BOE to receive AASB President’s Award
The Enterprise Board of Education will receive the AASB President’s Award.
Sheriff’s office chaplain earns Master’s credential
Leon Adams of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department was awarded his Master Chaplain credential in Mobile this summer.
4-H programs offer competition and real-life practices
Coffee County 4-H clubs celebrating 100 years
