Elmore County high school has found its new head football coach.
The Elmore County Board of Education voted to approve the hiring of Kyle Caldwell as the Panthers’ new head football coach and athletic director. He will replace Jordan Cantrell, who parted ways with the school after four seasons with the team.
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