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Extra Point Previews: Kinston Bulldogs
KINSTON, Ala (WDHN) — With the kickoff of high school football in the Wiregrass just under a month away, it’s time to get our team previews underway. We start with Rudy Free and the Kinston Bulldogs in 1A. Last season was a tough one for the Bulldogs, who went 2-8 and were outscored by 140 […]
Construction on state veterans home in Enterprise completed; opens in less than two months
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — After five years, construction on the Command Sgt. Bennie G. Adkins Veterans home in Enterprise is now complete and is less than two months away from opening. This veterans home will mark the fifth one in the state of Alabama. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
Enteprise Chamber of Commerce to Host Military and Veterans Affairs Quarterly Breakfast on July 24
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) – The Military & Veterans Affairs Committee of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Quarterly Breakfast on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. at the American Legion Cook-Clements Post 73. Activities include free breakfast, networking, and programming with guest speaker Mike Warren...
Enterprise Teacher Steve Icenogle Receives Prestigious SkillsUSA Award
Enterprise, Ala.(WDNews) – Enterprise High School teacher and SkillsUSA award winner Steve Icenogle was honored with a Certificate of Achievement by Mayor William E. Cooper during the Enterprise City Council meeting on Tuesday night at the Enterprise Civic Center. Icenogle was recognized for his “Honorary Life Member” designation at...
BJ Kelli, Local Radio Personality, Celebrates 50 Years in Radio
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – After 50 years in the radio industry, BJ Kelli reflects on his path to radio and the opportunities it has brought him. When asked how he got into the radio industry, BJ replies, “Poor math skills!”. “I wanted to be an actual meteorologist,” said...
Enterprise Man Takes Plea Deal in Ninth-Grader Murder, Will Have to Testify Against Co-Conspirator
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) – A suspect in the 2021 murder of a 15-year-old will receive only 3 years in prison in exchange for testifying against a co-conspirator. Deandre Flowers of Enterprise, Alabama was sentenced to serve three years in an Alabama prison, followed by 48 months of supervised probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
Pet of the Week: Awesome Akos
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The SOS Animal Shelter is excited to introduce you to their bigger-than-life Alaskan Malamute, Akos!. Akos was surrendered by his owner. He and his person were very close - he had been raised from a puppy all the way up until five months ago when tragedy struck.
Business Hall of Fame to Induct 7
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Business Hall of Fame will honor seven business leaders who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through their business contributions during a ceremony in Birmingham Nov. 14. This year’s inductees are Rob O. Burton of Birmingham; Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham;...
Alabama set to execute man for fatal shooting of a delivery driver during a 1998 robbery attempt
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is facing scheduled execution Thursday night in Alabama. Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, is set to receive a lethal injection at a prison in southwest Alabama. He was convicted of capital […]
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
Youth Tackle Football Registration Closing Soon
Registration for Youth Tackle Football ends this Friday, July 19th, at 4:30 PM. Open to kids ages 7-12 (as of September 1, 2024), the registration fee is $55, and you’ll need to provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate. Sign up online at eprd.recdesk.com or in-person at...
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