Elberta

Elberta could save $150,000 by refinancing bonds

If Elberta refinanced the bonds at that rate, the town could save about $155,000 over the 20-year life of the loan, Cavnar told council members. "You're going to pay the money," he said. "You can either pay it to bond holders or use it yourself."

Baldwin County residents express opposition to school realignment

ELBERTA, Alabama -- After listening for an hour Thursday night as residents and teachers expressed opposition to a proposal to realign Baldwin County elementary and middle schools, Alan Lee, superintendent of education, said he will announce a decision on the proposal Friday.

Elberta homeowner shoots man during break in

ELBERTA, Alabama -- A man who police believe broke into a home in the Miflin community is in critical condition today after being shot by the homeowner, according to Elberta police.

Elberta Homeowner Shoots Intruder

Police say an Elberta homeowner was justified when he shot a burglar attempting to get inside his house.

Elberta names Stanley Devane new police chief

"I did check with the people in Dothan and they gave me a high recommendation for him. I checked with the state Pardons and Paroles Board and they were quite pleased with the job he's been doing so I saw no reason to bring up old things," Mayor Marvin Williams said.

Alleged Elberta engagement-ring thief faces sentencing

An Elberta woman who pleaded guilty to stealing a diamond engagement ring failed to appear for her sentencing docket last week and was arrested after having an alias warrant issued.

Baldwin County looks for new solutions to classroom overcrowding

"After reading input online and listening to parents, teachers and other stakeholders at our community meetings, it is clear to me that there is no resounding interest to move this idea forward; it will be put to rest, no change will be made," Lee said.

Man shot in Elberta home invasion

Elberta police say around 5 a.m ., a white male entered a Miflin-area home through the side door. The intruder was confronted by the homeowner, who shot him in the chest.

Suspect shot during Elberta home invasion

Joyner said that police responded to a call of an intruder in a home in which a couple and their three young children had been sleeping. A tracking dog found Hubbart about a block from the house and he was flown to the Pensacola hospital.

Elberta man to serve two years for rape

Jorge Armando Zelada, 28, will serve two years for rape.BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- An Elberta man in Baldwin County court Thursday pleaded guilty to first-degree rape in order to serve a shorter sentence. Jorge Armando Zelada, 28, will serve two...