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New deli restaurant opening in Enterprise
ENTERPRISE, Ala (WDHN) — The city of progress will soon have a new soup and sandwich shop for citizens to enjoy!. A release from McAlister’s Deli Deli confirmed that a new location at 708 Boll Weevil Circle, Suite 1, will hold a grand opening on Monday, April 29, at 10:00 a.m.
Resident intends to sue city of Ozark after they took his freedom of speech; affidavit says
OZARK, Ala. (WDHN) — A Wiregrass man is asking for the city of Ozark to pay him millions of dollars after he says his freedom of speech was taken away and he was wrongfully arrested following an argument with Mayor Mark Blankenship. A decorated military veteran, Bryant Fontenot filed for his intent to sue the […]
Elba Dam to be torn down in federal project
ELBA, Ala (WDHN) — A nearly $2 million plan to remove an “obsolete” and possibly dangerous dam in Coffee County has been announced. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the $1,931,465 project will break down and remove the unusable Elba Hydroelectric Dam, which has become a hazard to the people of Coffee County, fish and wildlife, including Endangered Species Act-listed fish and mussels.
Eight Eagles sign as Carroll hosts ceremony for student athletes
OZARK, Ala (WDHN) — Eight student athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers with their respective colleges of choice Tuesday. Shuntavious Steward, Qua’Darious Lightner, Lakeith Person, and Keyshawn Cole were four former Eagle football players who participated in the ceremony. Steward and Lightner are bound for Andrew College in Cuthbert, Ga., while Person is off to Huntingdon College in Montgomery and Cole to Hutchison Community College in Kansas.
Enterprise man dies at Houston County Jail
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Houston County Jail inmate was found dead Friday morning. Houston County Corner Robert Byrd identified the inmate as Andrew Martinez, 27, of Enterprise. According to jail records, Martinez was booked on Friday on drug charges. The body was sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic...
Ariton native Big Mama Thornton to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Legendary blues singer Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was born in the small town of Ariton and later this year she will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Music Influence Category. It was announced this week that Thornton will be a part of the 2024 induction class, which includes […] The post Ariton native Big Mama Thornton to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
South Dale Middle School recognized as Alabama Purple Star School
PINCKARD, Ala. (WTVY) - South Dale Middle School in Pinckard is being recognized as an Alabama Purple Star School. This designation is for schools in the state that address challenges for military families. South Dale principal Perry Dillard says there is a student and faculty support group for military children...
Enterprise teen charged with several arsons after clubhouse fire
ENTERPRISE, Ala (WDHN) — A teen is facing several counts of arson and burglary after police say a fire at an Enterprise townhouse complex led investigators to crack the case on other mysterious fires in the City of Progress. On Thursday, April 18, Enterprise Police and Enterprise Fire rushed...
Wiregrass Angel House kicks off National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — This week marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and you can help commemorate crime victims here locally. It’s a week that was started in 1984 by Ronald Reagan to reflect on crime victims. This year’s theme is ” How would you help?”...
Arsonist arrested in Enterprise, police say
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - The clubhouse on Eagle Landing went up in flames on Thursday morning. After responding to the blaze, the Enterprise Fire Department advised police that arson may have been to blame, the Enterprise Police Department said in a statement. During the investigation, EPD officers located a suspect...
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