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With five votes, Kevin Killingsworth was named the new Coffee County superintendent. He was one of five finalists in the running for superintendent.

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ECS tuition origins clarified at board meeting

The decision to charge tuition for out-of-district students attending Enterprise City Schools was not an easy one.That was what Enterprise City Schools Superintendent Greg Faught told the standing-room only crowd attending the Enterprise Board of Education meeting April 24.

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Enterprise football welcomes new defensive coaches

By Brandy Cruz [email protected]

The Enterprise Wildcats will come into 2018 with a group of new faces, and a familiar one, on the defensive coaching staff.

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Posted on May 15, 2018

by Josh

Local man survives harrowing experience near the Bermuda Triangle

A local man's tragic tale nearly 25 years ago turns out to be a blessing in disguise for a group of researchers, who now get an up-close glimpse of the marine ecosystem near the Bermuda Triangle.

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A perfect fit: Enterprise hires new offensive line coach

The Enterprise football team’s coaching staff just continues to get stronger with the hire of former college football assistant coach Zach Yenser.

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Posted on May 17, 2018

by Josh

Tuition fuels discussion at EBOE

Disheartened, excluded and alienated are some of the words four parents used as they individually addressed members of the Enterprise Board of Education at a standing-room-only meeting April 24.Melissa Carter, Tia Metz, Howard Moore and Brandy Johnson each described the impact that…

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Ozark man arrested for sexual abuse

An Ozark man has been arrested in connection with allegations of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old.

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Enterprise man arrested in connection with weekend shooting

An Enterprise man has been arrested in connection with the April 28 shooting that occurred on Green Drive in Enterprise.

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CCSO arrests one in Elba drug bust

One man has been arrested on drug charges following a drug bust in Elba on Thursday, May 10.

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Trio of Wildcats receive college offers

Three Enterprise Wildcat football players received college scholarship offers last week as a number of colleges were in town to scout Wildcat players.

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Posted on May 16, 2018

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Gamecocks ready for unique spring game

The New Brockton Gamecocks are getting set to close out spring camp with a unique four team spring game this Friday, May 18, at Slocomb.

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Posted on May 16, 2018

by Josh

Capital murder suspect indicted by grand jury

A man charged with capital murder in connection with the beating death of his 73-year-old great grandfather has been indicted by a Coffee County Grand Jury nearly one year after his arrest.

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Child drowns in Asbury Community

A nine-year-old Ashbury Community boy died in a drowning accident Sunday, May 6.

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Siran Stacy, daughter released from hospital

By Kara Episcopo

Former University of Alabama football star and Newton resident Siran Stacy and his 3-year-old daughter Shelly were both released from local hospitals this weekend, nearly a week after a fatal crash that killed five other members of their family, according to family members.

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New Brockton pair signs on the dotted line

On April 25, New Brockton athletes Dalton Adkison and Caleb Griffin signed their letters-of-intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level next season.

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Posted on May 2, 2018

by Josh

Skipperville man arrested

A Skipperville man has been arrested in connection with a marijuana growing operation.Dale County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Mason Bynum said that Keith Pumphrey, 38, was arrested by Dale County Sheriff Investigators Thursday, May 3, in connection with approximately 73 marijuana plants…

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Five finalists named in CCBOE superintendent search

Five finalists in the Coffee County Board of Education's superintendent search, including three from the Coffee County School System and one from the Enterprise City School System, were named during the board's special-called meeting on Friday, May 4.

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Phase 1 water main replacement streets named

A list of 43 street deemed “Priority 1” was presented to the Enterprise Water Works Board at the meeting May 9.

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Ozark man charged with armed robberies

An Ozark man has been arrested in connection with two separate armed robberies at the Microtel of Ozark.Deondre Jermaine Howard, 22, is in Dale County Jail charged with two counts of robbery first degree, according to Ozark Police Chief Marlos Walker.

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All county employees will participate in new schedule

A way has been found to insure that all Dale County employees will have a four-day work week beginning July 18.At the Dale County Commission meeting April 24, commissioners approved a sheriff’s department rescheduling plan that will allow law officers to participate in the work wee…

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Enterprise track star signs on the dotted line

Enterprise track and field star Essence Alexander signed a scholarship offer from Louisiana College on May 16 to join the Louisiana College track and field program.

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Posted on May 23, 2018

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Home a 'total loss' in Battens fire

During a Sunday morning fire on May 13, a family lost its home and one family pet.

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Pritchett convicted in Dale Court

A Dale County jury took 10 minutes to find Mike Pritchett, 55, guilty of drug trafficking, according to Dale County District Attorney Kirke Adams.

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Dale jury takes half hour to find Beavers guilty

At the center of the trial were two pistols; a Sig Sauer P250 and a Ruger P95.

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CHRISTY LEIGH EDWARDS

Christy Leigh Edwards, 49, of Enterprise, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Midtown Medical Center Piedmont in Columbus, Ga.

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ESCC receives state appropriation for baseball/softball complex

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Enterprise State Community College announced on Friday, May 11, that the school has received a $100,000 state appropriation for upgrades to the ESCC Baseball/Softball Complex. Alabama State Sen. Jimmy Holley and Rep. Barry Moore were on hand for the announcement.

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Enterprise High holds signing ceremony for athletes

Enterprise High School held its second signing ceremony of the school year for student athletes to sign scholarship offers to colleges and universities.

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Posted on May 4, 2018

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HHES teacher named AMSTI Teacher of the Month

Sara Richburg, a second grade teacher at Holly Hill Elementary School, was named an AMSTI Teacher of the Month for March.

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Wildcats prepare for Troy Cable Spring Football Classic

As Enterprise’s spring football camp begins to wind down, the Wildcats are preparing for the May 18 spring game against Stanhope-Elmore at the Troy Cable Spring Football Classic.

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Posted on May 16, 2018

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Enterprise to play in Troy Cable Spring Football Classic

Troy University and Troy Cable revealed the lineup for this year’s 2018 Troy Cable Spring Football Classic, which will feature Enterprise’s spring football game.

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Posted on Mar 14, 2018

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Former Wildcats continuing success at Troy

Both Marcus Jones and Dylan Bradshaw were all-state standouts at Enterprise and now both are standouts with the Troy Trojans.

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Posted on May 2, 2018

by Josh

Enterprise City Council talks trash

Is anything actually being recycled?That was the question asked at the Enterprise City Council Work Session May 15.“It depends,” was the answer given by Enterprise Public Works Director Michael Walters.

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High kicks: Late goal lifts Lady Cats over Auburn

The Enterprise Lady Cats scored a late goal to pick up a win over Auburn in the opening round of the Class 7A State Playoffs on April 30.

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Posted on May 2, 2018

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Wildcats down Mustangs in spring football game

Alexa Boehringer Sun Staff Writer

The Enterprise Wildcats closed out 2018’s spring football camp with an exhibition game against the Stanhope-Elmore Mustangs at the Troy Cable Spring Football Classic on May 18.

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Posted on May 21, 2018

by Josh

Give thanks for scars, deeper roots — and grow on

Chances are you’ve heard it said — or sung—that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. I recently came across a new take on the phrase, courtesy of the one and only Dolly Parton: “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” I believe the poet George Herbert actually deserves the original cre…

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Enterprise football opens spring camp

The Enterprise Wildcats football opened up spring camp last week as Enterprise looks to build the foundation to rebound in 2018.

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Posted on May 9, 2018

by Josh

Enterprise High School Graduation Information:

On May 24th, the EHS Campus will be closed until 5 pm. After 5 pm, all parking spots are first come first serve with handicapped parking being available from the bypass entrance only. Please have all handicapped placards visible.

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Daleville releases 2018 football schedule

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As the Daleville Warhawks enter Class 2A for the first time in 2018, the Warhawks have released the official schedule for the 2018 season.

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Reward offered in Ozark death investigation

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in connection with the May 7 shooting death of an Ozark man.

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County votes by majority to contract with Haynes

It was business as usual in an unusual location.The Coffee County Commissioners held the meeting May 14 at Enterprise State Community College at the invitation of ESCC President Matt Rodgers.

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Coffee County students recognized by education board