News for The Enterprise Ledger

Wiregrass teenage band single hits number one

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:41:00 CDT

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

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:34:00 CDT

Defendant to face Coffee County jury in sex abuse of child case.

County schools attendance up on first day

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:32:00 CDT

County schools report attendance up.

Enterprise businessman arrested in Geneva County

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:23:00 CDT

Geneva County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Enterprise businessman Wednesday and charged him with felony theft by deception.

Enterprise schools begin today

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:59:00 CDT

Children are waking up earlier today with Enterprise schools preparing for another year.

Memories of Enterprise: Summer draws to a close with the beginning of the school year

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00:00 CDT

It wasn’t a holiday, but Tuesday, July 29, was a great day whose memory will hopefully linger until another great day arrives.

Enterprise High misses mark in special education reading

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:45:00 CDT

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

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:33:00 CDT

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

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:59:00 CDT

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

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:06:00 CDT

Kinston School receive $1.9 million in funds for renovation

Jury selection in Cantillano trial underway

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:58:00 CDT

Ricardo Cantillano, 58, of Honduras, will face a Coffee County jury next week.

Coffee County schools receive 100 goal in AYP

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:55:00 CDT

Coffee County schools receive 100 percent goal of AYP.

Value of farmland going up

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:33:00 CDT

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

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:34:00 CDT

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

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:40:00 CDT

An Enterprise man was arrested on possession of marijuana, first degree by Enterprise police.

Altrusa civic club donates supplies to Enterprise schools

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:00:00 CDT

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

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:53:00 CDT

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

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:16:00 CDT

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.

Daleville High students given international mentoring honor

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:30:00 CDT

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:29:00 CDT

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:39:00 CDT

Renovations and installations at most of the county schools are running behind as school starts Wednesday morning.

Enterprise women arrested on prostitution charges

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:35:00 CDT

Three Enterprise women arrested on prostitution charges.

Enterprise police arrest three on prostitution

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:47:00 CDT

Three Enterprise women were arrested around midnight Friday on charges of prostitution and prohibitive activities.

Families emotional as cafe unveils tornado victim memorial sculpture

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:45:00 CDT

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

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:00:00 CDT

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

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:35:00 CDT

Joan Lewis was a person who served her community and she served it well.

Zion Chapel High School Marching Band has made history.

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:49:00 CDT

Zion Chapel High School Marching Band makes school history.

Kindergartners get preview of first-day of school

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:42:01 CDT

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

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:06:00 CDT

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.

Enterprise coffee house to unveil memorial sculpture

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:30:00 CDT

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

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:19:00 CDT

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.

Probation revoked for Coffee County man

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:44:00 CDT

Circuit Court Judge Robert Barr revoked the probation of 23-year-old Eric McIntyre after finding him guilty of violating his probation based a new charge of possession of a controlled substance

Search is continuing for missing Elba man

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:55:00 CDT

The search continues Thursday for missing Elba man Pete Cash and rumors hinder investigators.

Memories of Enterprise: Annie’s opens doors for the last time

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Arguably the oldest eatery in Enterprise history turns another page in its more than 50 years in continuous operation at 3 p.m. today when David and Sue Hutto lock the doors to Annie’s for the last time.

High School students to be shuttled to class locations this year

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:30:00 CDT

The Enterprise City Schools system is providing transportation to many of the Enterprise High School students who will be attending class at locations other than Enterprise-Ozark Community College.

Enterprise man treated in ER, arrested for burglary

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:30:00 CDT

William Pyatt, 25, of Enterprise, needed approximately 15 staples in his arm after allegedly breaking into a store window. He was arrested and charged with third degree burglary Tuesday, said Capt. Mike Lolley of the Enterprise Police Department.

Funeral arrangements for Dale County High School coach announced

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:38:00 CDT

Funeral services for Dale County High School football coach Phillip Todd Horne, who died from injuries he received in a wreck in Ozark on Tuesday, have been announced.
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Information released on missing man from Elba

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:12:00 CDT

Peter (Pete) Lloyd Cash has been reported missing from Elba since Monday morning.

Dale County head football coach Todd Horne killed in wreck

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:16:00 CDT

Dale County head football coach Todd Horne has died from the injuries he suffered in a Tuesday afternoon traffic accident in Ozark, which also involved four other coaches from the school.
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Fatality, other injuries reported in Tuesday’s crash

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:24:00 CDT

Two others injured, one fatality in crash Tuesday morning.

Prominent business man Pete Cash of Elba missing

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:19:00 CDT

Prominent businessman Pete Cash, of Elba, has been declared missing since early Monday morning by police.

Turnout small for city’s biodiesel meeting

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:30:00 CDT

Only two Enterprise restaurant owners showed up for a meeting Tuesday morning on the city’s plan to reclaim used vegetable oil from restaurants and covert it to biodiesel for the city’s 220-vehicle fleet.

We’re with the band!—EHS marching band sweat it out at camp

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:30:00 CDT

Members of the Enterprise High School marching band have a lot to be proud of, especially the wind ensemble, which earned top marks at this year’s state competition and next January will have the honor of playing at the Alabama Music Educator’s Association convention at University of Alabama Tuskegee.

‘ A promise is a promise’

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:23:00 CDT

Youth Pastor Joey Arnold intends to crawl, along with two members of his youth group, around the Elba levee Aug. 16.

Three vehicle accident with fatality reported south of Enterprise

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:01:00 CDT

One person was killed and two injured in a three-vehicle accident south of Enterprise Tuesday morning

Enterprise man charged with vehicular assault

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:55:00 CDT

Enterprise man arrested on second-degree assault.

Coffee County Sheriff’s Department makes several warrant arrests

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:00:00 CDT

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department arrested Timothy Demetrick Ware, 26, Timothy Senn, 29, and Johnny Turner, 55, on outstanding warrants.

Enterprise company a force in international building projects

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:30:00 CDT

An Enterprise-based construction-related company, Navigator International, is known for helping build U.S. embassies around the world from Macedonia to Mali.

Master Gardener’s Association president speaks to commission

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:09:00 CDT

The newly-formed Master Gardener’s Association President Charles Block spoke to the Coffee County Commissioners Monday morning to announce several community and school projects.

Commission approves bid for mobile morgue

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:04:00 CDT

Coffee County Emergency Management Agency hopes there will never be a need for a mobile morgue, but if ever needed by the county or any of surrounding counties in an emergency, the trailer will be ready.

FCCLA elects stop officers from Coffee County

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:15:00 CDT

A New Brockton High School student was selected as State FCCLA president. An Enterprise High School student was also selected by state FCCLA members as First Vice President.

Coffee Commission to meet this morning

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:56:01 CDT

The Coffee County Commission will meet this morning with Sheriff Dave Sutton presenting information on the new Coffee County Jail and Sheriff’s Office Complex.

Memories of Enterprise: The marching band gets younger every year

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CDT

“Dog, they sound goood this morning!?”
Those words, spoken by grandson Lane Marler, 10, on July 21 came as we tuned into various elements of Enterprise High School’s Big Blue Marching Band in the early stages of preparation for the upcoming football season and other engagements lying ahead.

Enterprise police officer returns from Iraq, plays “Mr. Mom”

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Sgt. Jason Anderson, an officer with the Enterprise Police Department and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, returned to work for the first time Wednesday since welcoming his first child in May.

School board unveils new Enterprise City Schools budget

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:23:00 CDT

The budget for Enterprise City Schools totals more than $108 million, several million dollars more than last year.

Non-profit kids dental center opens in Enterprise

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:30:00 CDT

Sarrell Regional Dental Center, which offers dental care to children of low-income families, opened in Enterprise on July 14 in the space formerly occupied by the Children’s Dental Clinic at the Coffee County Public Health Department.

Local woman baking homemade cakes to send to soldiers in Iraq

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:32:00 CDT

Nancy Helms of Country Best Farms is sending homemade pound cakes to soldiers in Iraq.

Homemade pound cakes traveling overseas

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:26:00 CDT

Nancy Helms is at it again. The giving community business woman of Country Best Farm in Enterprise is caring for Coffee County soldiers overseas by shipping them homemade pound cakes.

Camellia Commons moving forward

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:24:00 CDT

The site of the largest retail community in Enterprise’s history is moving forward.

Enterprise mayor has biodiesel on the mind, calls meeting

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Mayor Kenneth Boswell is asking area restaurant owners to attend at an upcoming meeting to address the possibility of using biodiesel fuel in the city’s 220-vehicle fleet.

Picerne awards four scholarships at Fort Rucker

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:00 CDT

Maria Hoffman and Erica White, both military wives, were awarded grants of $5,000 each Thursday, while high school seniors Meridith Pringle and Megan Stockhausen were awarded scholarships worth $40,000 each.

Gentle giants reign supreme at hair salon

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:00:00 CDT

Mane Lines salon in Dothan, which does not post any signage out front, is at first glance an unassuming two-story white home on South Oates Street. Passersby would never know that the beauty shop was home to 500 pounds of Great Dane.

Man arrested on sodomy, first degree, wife charged with drugs

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:44:00 CDT

Jonathan Rex Hodge, 30, of Coffee County Road 30, was charged with sodomy, first degree. His wife, Angle Marie Hodge was also charged with manufacturing.

Mastiffs big and beautiful in Enterprise

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:39:00 CDT

Terri Perkins has her hands full raising five English Mastiffs. With three AKC champions in the brood, the winners are comfortable at home or in the ring.

Enterprise Fire Department responds to two fires Tuesday

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:30:00 CDT

The Enterprise Fire Department were called to put out two fires Tuesday afternoon that were less than one mile apart.

Memories of Enterprise: Out with Coca Cola, in with New Coke

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:00:00 CDT

Even though Dick Adams died Nov. 11, 1988, it felt like Daddy was here Thursday, July 10, when two “things” triggered vivid memories of him.

Two arrested in Tuesday morning shooting in Dixie

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT

Dothan Police arrested two local men Wednesday morning and are searching for a third in connection with the Tuesday morning shooting in Dixie of Marzine McMillian of Elba.

Enterprise man arrested on grand jury indictment

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:23:00 CDT

An Enterprise man is on hold in the Coffee County jail early Wednesday morning for Dale County on a charge of a felony charge of receiving stolen property.

Enterprise mom bakes with Paula Deen, y’all!

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:30:00 CDT

While many Food Network fans dream of traveling to Savannah, Ga. for the honor of cooking in Paula Deen’s kitchen, one Wiregrass fan got to do just that.

Coffee County baptists gather to honor U.S. veterans

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:30:00 CDT

The Coffee County Baptist Senior Adults association chose to honor the U.S. military at Tuesday’s luncheon at Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Dixie shooting leaves Elba man hospitalized

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:14:00 CDT

DOTHAN, Ala.—For the second time in two weeks, police responded to a shooting in the Dixie community involving a non-Dothan resident who was the victim.

Coffee County judge shows no leniency to probation violators

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:30:00 CDT

Circuit Court Judge Robert Barr revoked the probations of two Coffee county men Tuesday morning.

Barr to rule on motions to set aside Watkins’ guilty plea

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:14:00 CDT

Former Tweet Tarts daycare owner back in court

The Coffee Sheriff’s Department says number of drug-related arrests up

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:42:00 CDT

The CCSO reports a six-month total of arrest reports, with drug-related charges up.

Coffee county motorcycle accident victim making slow recovery

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:00:00 CDT

When rescue workers brought 18-year-old John Holland to Flowers Hospital, they knew he had fewer than 24 hours to live.

Fort Rucker families celebrate soldiers’ homecoming

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:55:01 CDT

Fort Rucker held the only homecoming ceremony of the year on Sunday evening, welcoming back 18 soldiers of the 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group from Iraq and Kuwait.

Thefts of copper, brass on the rise

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:07:00 CDT

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department reports that thefts of copper and brass are on the rise.

Weekend arrests include cocaine charge

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:05:00 CDT

The Coffee County Jail reported that several arrests were made over the weekend.

Summer reading programs ends

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:04:00 CDT

The Enterprise Public Library ends its successful summer reading program.

Enterprise man slightly injured in shooting incident

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:35:00 CDT

A Newton man faces a felony charge after Houston County Sheriff’s investigators responded to a reported shooting near his home Saturday, said Capt. Antonio Gonzalez.

BamaJam brings in the money

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:20:00 CDT

As one of the largest music festival events ever billed in the southeast, BamaJam unloaded more than $320,000 in sales taxes for the state, Coffee County and the City of Enterprise.

BamaJam sales tax figures totals $320,000 for state, county and Enterprise

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:40:00 CDT

The BamaJam of 2008 was unforgetable to most because of the country, bluegrass and southern rock music that flowed for three days in June out of a pasture near Enterprise, but what is unforgetable to Ronnie Gilley of Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, is the more than $320,000 in sales tax revenues that are going to the Coffee County, the city of Enterprise and the state.

Fort Rucker families prepare for Sunday homecoming

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:30:00 CDT

Fort Rucker will be welcoming home approximately 18 soldiers from the 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group on Sunday afternoon.

Unemployment rate keeps rising in the state and Coffee county

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:45:00 CDT

The preliminary June unemployment rate for Coffee county is 4.6 percent, up from 3.6 percent in May. Last June 3.7 percent of Coffee county residents were jobless.

Enterprise police arrest three on drug charges

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:23:01 CDT

Enterprise police had a busy Thursday and Friday with three different drug arrests.

Man turns himself on possession of cocaine grand jury indictment

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:47:00 CDT

An Enterprise man walked into the Coffee County Jail Thursday and turned himself in on a 2007 grand jury indictment.

Dixie Drive resident arrested on drug charges

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:37:00 CDT

A Dixie Drive resident of Enterprise was arrested on two drug charges Thursday night by Enterprise police.

Enterprise man charged with rape of six-year-old

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:32:00 CDT

An Enterprise man has been arrested by Dale County in connection with the rape of a six-year-old female.

FEMA gives grant to Level Plains volunteer fire department

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CDT

The Level Plains Volunteer Fire Department will soon return their borrowed fire truck and purchase one of their own.

Two 10-year-olds pass on presents to help out pets

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Some adults might want to take a cue from two Enterprise birthday girls. Caroline Whitaker and Bralianne Rodriguez, who both turned 10 this month, sent out party invitations with a strange request.

Music festival in the park

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:07:00 CDT

An aspiring Ronnie Gilley? Damarcus Jackson, 22, of Enterprise is hosting a music festival in Peavey Park this Saturday.

Three-car crash ties up traffic on Boll Weevil Circle

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:48:00 CDT

A three-car accident blocked traffic near the busiest intersection in Enterprise just after 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

County school student’s schedule announced

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:22:00 CDT

Coffee County students start school Monday, Aug. 6, at 8 a.m. and high school principals are urging students to pick-up schedules early, arrange to rent lockers and acquire parking passes for the new year.

Kindergarten Jumpstart provides new opportunity for students

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:16:00 CDT

The Coffee County Schools provide a program for pre-school students to become familiar with school.

Enterprise company earns a really SHARP award

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CDT

A small Enterprise business that started out in a Ouida Street office more than 10 years ago was honored with one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s highest honors.

Memories of Enterprise: What would Shorty say?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:00:00 CDT

The late Ralph “Shorty” Price would’ve danced jigs over TV ads starring Harri Anne Smith and Jay Love, opponents in today’s run-off election to determine the Republican Party’s nominee for U.S. Representative.

Enterprise city council hears grievance on slum neighborhood

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:00:00 CDT

That’s not south central Los Angeles in the photo, it’s south central Enterprise. Dolores Brooks approached the city council during the open forum portion of their meeting Tuesday, and railed against the leaders for not taking action on her dilapidated neighborhood.

Full list of qualifying candidates—many incumbents unopposed

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:00 CDT

Candidates who qualified for the municipal elections on Tuesday, Aug. 6 are listed by towns.

Congress has little time to make an impact on gas prices

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:57:00 CDT

WASHINGTON – If only Congress could harness the energy it uses talking about gas prices to reduce them, gas prices might go down.

New Brockton municipal candidates qualify

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:32:01 CDT

Candidates qualify in New Brockton municipal elections.