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Enterprise woman pleads guilty to raping young family member, DA says
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — An Enterprise woman will soon be sentenced after pleading guilty to rape. Amanda Fulford was arrested in August 2022 and charged with rape and sexual abuse, both in the second degree. District Attorney James Tarbox tells WDHN the victim was a 13-year-old related to...
Update: Expect marble-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Geneva County Tuesday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1:45 p.m. for Geneva County. The storms are expected to bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
DeFuniak Springs man killed after collision involving a dump truck
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday, Florida Highway Patrol received a call reporting a collision between an SUV and a commercial dump truck. The accident happened on Highway 90 at the intersection of Walden Road. According to FHP, the SUV was traveling south on Walden Road when it tried to turn onto the highway, […]
Live music coming to downtown Enterprise every Friday this summer
ENTERPRISE, Ala (WDHN)—Local musicians have a new venue in downtown Enterprise to showcase their talents. Nook At Night runs through the summer into early fall and begins on May 17, with Brad Garrett taking the stage. On May 24, audiences can see Alice Nelson, followed by Gracieann Holloway on May 31, and The Mitchells on June 7. Performers will be announced as the season continues.
‘Rockin’ The River Music and Arts Festival’ returns to Elba this Saturday
Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of music, arts, and classic cars at the highly anticipated Rockin’ the River Music & Arts Festival and Foggy Bottom Cruisers Car Show. This year’s event will be held in downtown Elba on Saturday, May 4, and will offer an array of activities and entertainment for the entire […] The post ‘Rockin’ The River Music and Arts Festival’ returns to Elba this Saturday appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Two indicted, accused of kidnapping, stabbing man 19 times
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — A grand jury has found enough evidence to formally bring charges against two people accused of trying to stab a man to death in rural Geneva County. Robert Hall and Shalyn Diaz were indicted on Tuesday, April 16. They are charged with one count of attempted murder and one count […]
Search warrant leads to arrest in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday, deputies from Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Bonifay Police, successfully carried out a search warrant in connection with illegal drug sales. According to authorities, this operation began after extensive investigations by HCSO officials, who had purchased methamphetamine from the residence, which led to the issuance of […]
Highway 90 shut down after traffic crash in DeFuniak Springs
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A major highway is expected to be shut down for an extended period after a traffic crash. On Tuesday morning, officials responded to an accident on Highway 90 near Walden Road in DeFuniak Springs. Deputies are diverting drivers north on Blue Ridge Boulevard and Cottonwood...
Elba Career Academy becomes its own center
ELBA, Ala. (WTVY) - The Elba Career Academy has always strived to get students ready for the future. “We take great pride in getting our students ready to enter the workforce,” said Cristina Morgan, the Career Tech Coordinator for Elba City Schools. Since Morgan joined the team in 2010,...
DeFuniak Springs man arrested for allegedly assaulting pregnant woman
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. -- A 30-year-old DeFuniak Springs man who was wanted for multiple charges, including the aggravated battery of a pregnant woman, was arrested on Monday. 30-year-old Robert Darding was arrested for active felony warrants for aggravated battery on a pregnant victim, false imprisonment, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Jury selection begins in 2001 military murder case involving Andalusia suspect
Jury selection began Monday in Pensacola for the murder trial of an Andalusia man who was arrested in February 2023 for the murder of a pregnant woman 22 years ago on an overseas military base. Shannon L. Wilkerson, 42, was arrested in February 2023 by the Northern District of Florida and charged with first-degree murder. […] The post Jury selection begins in 2001 military murder case involving Andalusia suspect appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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