July 16, 2009
BamaJam brings in $477,000 for taxes, charity
Local and state coffers are getting an economic boost of more than $350,000 based on the sale of food and beverages at the BamaJam Music & Arts Festival, which also raised $127,000 to go toward the construction of a new Enterprise High School.
June 11, 2009
New lessons learned in year two of BamaJam
Ronnie Gilley thinks back over the weekend and knows he has a big problem — but it’s a good’n.
June 08, 2009
BamaJam attendees leave plenty of money behind
Entertainer after entertainer took the stage over the weekend at the BamaJam Music & Arts Festival, and thanked the people for spending their hard-earned money to see them.
June 07, 2009
Diverse talents close out BamaJam as 121,000 rock
ENTERPRISE – The day started with a rotund redneck rapper and ended with a skinny superstar known to spit a rhyme or two himself.
June 06, 2009
Tying the knot, redneck style
ENTERPRISE — Here comes the bride, all dressed in … camo.
Couples tie knot redneck style at BamaJam
Deja Lichty took the most important vows she will ever say with a beer in her hand, wearing a camouflage wedding dress.
Nearly 100 alcohol related arrests at BamaJam
Alabama Beverage Control is double-checking IDs at the BamaJam Music & Arts Festival after underage drinkers were caught with armbands indicating they were old enough to drink.
June 05, 2009
Fans weather through rain and mud
A sea of easily more than 100,000 people gathered early in the Main Stage area to hear a country cornucopia of talent including Alan Jackson, Charlie Daniels, Aaron Tippin and Randy Owen.
Death reported at BamaJam
A camper at Bama Jam died in his sleep, according to authorities.
June 04, 2009
How to navigate BamaJam
First-time BamaJam goers are green to the experience, and even second-season campers and patrons need to know there are a few changes at this year’s BamaJam Music & Arts Festival.
Blog: BamaJam 2009
Follow what’s happening at BamaJam on our staff blog.
Blog: Getting ready for BamaJam
Just a few more hours until BamaJam and according to the weather reports we’re in for a rainy day.
Blog: A sneak peek at BamaJam
Today’s assignment was the set-up story. How many folks are here, who is doing what, what’s it look like. I had no trouble getting through Gate No. 2, parked by the big tree between the entry gate and the saloon, and walked around.
June 03, 2009
Setup begins for BamaJam
COFFEE COUNTY — Infrastructure is quietly getting installed – signs painted, water pipes laid and covered, limbs trimmed, and electrical lines hooked up. It’s less than 24 hours before BamaJam starts.
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May 26, 2009
Gilley, Jones, Morgan appear on Fox Business Channel
Local projects received a national publicity triple whammy Tuesday when Country Crossing developer Ronnie Gilley and country music artists Lorrie Morgan and George Jones appeared on the Fox Business Channel.


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