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Judge sentences Cole to 26 years

An Enterprise man convicted of two counts of drug distribution will serve 26 years in a state penitentiary following a judge’s sentencing Monday. 

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EPD investigating missing child case

Enterprise Police Department investigators continue to work a missing child report after a local 4-year-old was found on a roadside in Elba late Saturday. 

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Enterprise, Daleville alumni tangle in football game

For Enterprise graduate Rashawn Jones and Daleville graduate William Knight, the action on the field was just the same as before. 

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Troy University will welcome prospective students on March 31 for Spring Trojan...

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Troy University will welcome prospective students on March 31 for Spring Trojan Day! Use #TrojanDay on Twitter and let's get connected!...

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Local doctors say colonoscopy saves lives

Local doctors who have seen the effects of colon cancer on patients said this week that numbers from the Center for Disease Control show the incidence and mortality of colon...

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Residents celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parade

The street section is not even a quarter-mile long, but one person’s trek each March 17 is what separates an Enterprise celebration from others around the nation like...

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Dothan: Please join us in Sony Hall on March 27th for the documentary, Miss Repr...

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Dothan: Please join us in Sony Hall on March 27th for the documentary, Miss Representation: http://www.facebook.com/events/309034655809120/

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County unemployment rises as state's drops

The state’s unemployment figures dropped 0.2 percent to 7.8 percent for January, but the news locally was not as good, as Coffee County’s rate rose 0.6 percent from...

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Publix construction to finish within the week

One of the largest retail developments in Enterprise history will soon be open as construction on Park Place will likely finish sometime this week.

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Dothan: The winners of the St. Patrick’s Day Door Decorating Contest are… 1st...

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Dothan: The winners of the St. Patrick’s Day Door Decorating Contest are… 1st place- College of Arts & Sciences, Adams 400, Jo Ann Hoekenga & Taki Griggs 2nd...

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Math-A-Thon raises funds

25 students at Enterprise Preparatory Academy raised $1,754 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by participating in a Math-a-Thon.

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Writing contest winners

Enterprise Preparatory Academy participated in the Alabama Independent School Association State Writing contest recently. Coming in first in the contest were, from left, twelfth...

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Science Fair winners

Enterprise Preparatory Academy participated in the Alabama Independent School Association Science Fair recently. Fifth grader Mikayla Westerbeck won first place at district and...

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Jury finds Strickland guilty of kidnapping

An Enterprise man could face life in prison after a jury took about 15 minutes to find him guilty of kidnapping, robbery and assault charges Tuesday.

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EMA lands full another communications grant

The Coffee County Emergency Management Agency has landed another valuable grant to upgrade communications equipment for first responders in the area. 

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Resident victimized by scam

The Enterprise Police Department is investigating a scam that was recently used to steal more than $5,000 from an Enterprise resident. 

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Shelter installations hit snag

Coffee County residents who applied for federal funds to purchase storm shelters will be waiting a bit longer to receive them following an official opinion from Attorney General...

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eTROY: On 3/16/12, students will have access to Blackboard classes.

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eTROY: On 3/16/12, students will have access to Blackboard classes.

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eTROY: 3/15/12 is the last day to submit electronic Financial Aid Book Voucher (...

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eTROY: 3/15/12 is the last day to submit electronic Financial Aid Book Voucher (by noon).

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Hampton Roads, VA: Our 6th Professional Development Course “Juggling Roles” wi...

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Hampton Roads, VA: Our 6th Professional Development Course “Juggling Roles” will be offered next week, and we want to hear from you. What “FREE”...

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Norfolk, VA: Work, family, school, and friends all need attention. How do you fi...

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Norfolk, VA: Work, family, school, and friends all need attention. How do you fit the pieces together? Find out by attending “Juggling Roles” on Saturday, March 24 the...

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Mitchell unseats Thompson in Coffee's District 6

The primary election night for any political newcomer is often nerve-racking, and many in Coffee County find themselves at the Coffee County Farm Center where the votes are...

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County initiates 21 road projects

In an effort to apply for the first round of new state funding, the Coffee County Commission voted unanimously to initiate 21 road resurfacing projects Monday. 

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Officers make several drug arrests

The last few days have been somewhat busy at the Coffee County Jail as law enforcement officials arrested six people on felony drug charges since Friday.

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VFW Vets and Pets benefit run

The second annual VFW Post 6683 Vets and Pets Poker Run Benefit was held Saturday with more than 100 participants. The run was a benefit for the VFW and SOS Animal Shelter in...

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Heavy early turnout at polls in Coffee County

Super Tuesday voting in Coffee County reportedly heavy this morning.

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Former Wildcats get another shot at football glory

As a senior at Enterprise High, Jimmy Demontmollin had it all until one fateful day in the summer of 2002 when one wrong step cost him a lot. 

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Coffee County to get tire processing center

An agreement to bring a regional tire processing center, along with jobs and potentially more industry to the area has been finalized, Coffee County Commission Chairman Jim...

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eTROY: See the eTROY Events Calendar at

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eTROY: See the eTROY Events Calendar at http://www.troy.edu/etroy eTROY www.troy.edu Troy University is a public institution

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EHS SGA sponsor candidate forum

For first-time voters, the sample ballots for the primary can be confusing, so before the March 13 primary vote, the Enterprise High School Student Government Association and...

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Eric Church added to BamaJam 2012 line-up

Eric Church was named Friday as an addition to the 2012 BamaJam headliners, which include Tim McGraw, Kid Rock, and the Zac Brown Band.

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It's been a good journey for retiring principal

For New Brockton Elementary School Principal Dale Kelley, 36 years has been a good journey.

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Former police chief pleas guilty

Former Kinston police chief Harold Frost pleaded guilty in court late Thursday evening to two counts of sexual abuse to a child under 12 years of age.

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Brothers of Kappa Beta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega are on Walk Hard 2012 to raise...

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Brothers of Kappa Beta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega are on Walk Hard 2012 to raise money for Camp Seale Harris at Camp ASCCA. Backpacking from Troy Campus to Panama City Beach!...

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eTROY: March 9, 2012, is the last day for new students to submit an application...

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eTROY: March 9, 2012, is the last day for new students to submit an application for admission for the Term 4 2012.

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New Brockton mayor sentenced to probation, community service

New Brockton Mayor Lenwood Herron has initially avoided jail time for an animal cruelty conviction after Circuit Judge Thomas Head suspended a one-year jail sentence Thursday.

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City deeds land to church

First Presbyterian Church’s property has grown after the Enterprise City Council approved the deeding of 115 square feet to the church Tuesday.

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County takes step closer to tire processor

An initiative to bring a tire processing center to Coffee County is a step closer to reality after the county’s Solid Waste Authority signed an agreement with the...

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Residents react to bingo trial verdicts

The largest trial in Alabama history may have originated over a piece of Houston County land, but at the center of the corruption trial was Enterprise’s Ronnie Gilley.

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Relay for Life to sale Torches of Hope

The Coffee County Relay for Life will be celebrating its 20th anniversary Friday, April 27 at the annual luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. on the Enterprise State Community College...

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Troy University Symphony Band to perform Friday

The Troy University Symphony Band performs in Enterprise for the first time Friday evening at the Enterprise High School Performing Arts.

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The courage of a child

Twelve-year-old Josh Sivacek may have a small frame, limited movement in his hands and feet, and muscular abnormalities, but his heart of courage, his strength of character and...

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After verdicts, Smiths try to return to normal life

“Today is so wonderful,” she said. “I am so grateful to everyone back home," Harri Anne Smith said Wednesday.

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McGregor attorney: Clear and convincing vindication

Joe Espy, attorney for Milton McGregor, said McGregor is considering taking “appropriate legal action against people who my have wrongfully caused this action.” Espy...

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Residents react to bingo trial verdicts

Wednesday morning's news of not guilty verdicts in the bingo corruption retrial spread quickly around the Wiregrass. Here is what some residents had to say about the outcome...

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eTROY: View Troy University’s online programs at:

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eTROY: View Troy University’s online programs at: http://www.troy.edu/etroy/programs/index.html Links for the eTROY home web page and a request information web page are listed...

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eTROY: eTROY Colloquium – Retention: YOU are the key! April 17-18

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eTROY: eTROY Colloquium – Retention: YOU are the key! April 17-18 http://www.troy.edu/etroy/colloquium/

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