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2:50 PM MESSAGE FROM ASHFORD HIGH SCHOOL 

by | Oct 2, 2026 | News

 

 

 

ASHFORD HIGH SCHOOL:  Dear Ashford High School Community,

We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm and support our students show for Ashford High School athletics. As we prepare for game days, the safety and well-being of all our students remain our top priority.
Please be advised that students who are not active members of the Ashford High School football team are not permitted to walk to or wait at the football field immediately after school to purchase tickets. Prior to gate opening times, our coaching staff and athletic personnel are fully focused on preparing our student-athletes and managing pre-game operations, meaning there is no direct supervision available for unsupervised students on the field grounds during this time.
To ensure a safe environment for everyone, please note the following guidelines:
Unsupervised Waiting: Students may not remain at the athletic facilities unsupervised between the end of the school day and the start of the event.
Student Transportation: Students who do not drive themselves must leave campus at dismissal and return later with an adult sponsor at the designated event time.
We want to emphasize that we strongly encourage student attendance and value their energy in the stands—this policy is strictly a proactive safety measure to ensure everyone is properly monitored and safe.
Thank you for your cooperation, understanding, and continued support of our students and programs.
Go Jackets!
*The Ashford High School homecoming game against New Brockton will be this evening at 7:00pm. Pre-game homecoming Court recognition begins at 6:30pm.

2:30 PM VETERANS RETURN HOME TO ADKINS STATE VETERANS HOME AFTER 16 MONTHS

by | Oct 2, 2026 | News

ENTERPRISE, Ala. – After 16 months away, veterans are home again at the Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins State Veterans Home.

Thirty-two veteran residents returned to the home Monday, Sept. 28, following the completion of extensive restoration work after an April 2025 roof fire forced 90 residents to evacuate.
The veterans were escorted home in a convoy that included members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and the Fort Rucker Chapter Buffalo Soldiers MC. The Enterprise Police Department also joined the escort, while members of the Enterprise Fire Department were on hand to welcome the veterans home.
As the veterans arrived, they were greeted with American flags, cheers and an outpouring of emotion from the caregivers, staff and administrators who had been waiting to see them return.
Mayor William E. Cooper visited with the residents Monday afternoon and welcomed them back.
“We are so glad to see our veterans home,” Cooper said. “This has been a long road, and we are grateful for everyone who stood behind these men and women and supported them throughout this journey. When I visited with them Monday afternoon, it was wonderful to see the joy on their faces. It was an honor to welcome them home and see them reunited with the place and people they know and love.”
Cooper said the city answered the call when the veterans needed a temporary home following the fire.
“I am proud of the way Enterprise came together to support these veterans,” Cooper said. “So many people worked to make their transition and their home away from home the best it could be. We are especially thankful for the healthcare providers who cared for these men and women and made sure they received the care and support they needed.”
The veterans had been staying at Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation Center since the fire, but their connection to the Enterprise community never wavered. Area residents, organizations and businesses rallied around them, collecting supplies, necessities and comfort items throughout their time away. From area queens celebrating veterans’ birthdays to themed activities, special outings and other community events, the veterans continued to be embraced and included by the community.
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs expects to begin admitting additional veterans from the waitlist by the end of October, after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs certifies the facility’s operations.
CREDIT-THE CITY OF ENTERPRISE ALABAMA

2:13 PM ASHFORD FALL BROADWAY BASH SET FOR SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN ASHFORD

by | Oct 2, 2026 | News

ASHFORD:  The Ashford Fall Broadway Bash will go on as planned Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Ashford, with festivities running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mayor Blake Rosenkoetter said the city has been in close contact with local forecasters and they have decided to move forward with the event. Rosenkoetter said city leaders feel confident it will be a fun event for the whole community. Scattered showers are expected all weekend.
Enjoy Ashford’s Fall Bash, but pack an umbrella or raincoat as a precaution.

1:52 PM OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: EXPERTS URGE WOMEN TO SCHEDULE SCREENINGS

by | Oct 2, 2026 | News

ALABAMA: October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and health officials are encouraging women to make screening a priority. Pink ribbons will appear on storefronts, school campuses, and sports fields, but doctors say the real goal is getting people to book an appointment.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, aside from skin cancers. About one in eight women will be diagnosed in her lifetime.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women at average risk get a mammogram every two years starting at age 40. The American Cancer Society says women can begin yearly screening at 40 and should have the choice to start by 45. Women with a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors should talk with their doctor about starting earlier.
Doctors also encourage women to know how their breasts normally look and feel and to report changes promptly. Those include a new lump, skin dimpling, nipple changes or discharge, or persistent pain.
Local primary care provider, Allison Dye, said the 1 in 8 statistic is shocking.
“Most women don’t have a family history of breast cancer, and far too many women have no idea that alcohol consumption is a huge risk factor, even light daily drinking increases a woman’s risk”, Dye said. “Screening is vitally important. Early detection makes it significantly easier to treat.”
Health officials say the message is simple: don’t wait. A mammogram takes only minutes and could save a life.2

3:51 PM Dale County Commission Gives Life Changing Raises To Sheriff Department

by | Oct 1, 2026 | News

DALE COUNTY:     Unlike Houston County, Dale County operates only on property Tax and SSUT Tax. All of the sales tax, 100% of the sales tax in Dale County goes to the school system.

In Houston County, they operate on sales tax, SSUT tax, and property tax. It does not take anyone very smart to know the property tax in Houston County is greater than the property taxes in Dale County.

The video is of a Dale County Sheriff Deputy who is thanking Dale County Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon and members of the Dale County Commission for giving a “life changing” salary increase to the law enforcement officers serving and protecting the citizens of Dale County.

Thank you DALE COUNTY COMMISSION for your financial stewardship and sound management of the tax payer dollars. And to Dale County Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon for being a full time commission chairman of which you were elected.