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Business treats City employees on the front lines

Enterprise City employees were treated to lunch one day recently, thanks to Bryars-Warren Drug Co. Owner/Pharmacist Jeremy Willette, far right, sent over lunches for the City Hall employees who work ... Read on...
Enterprise Municipal Court to resume June 1

The Enterprise Municipal Court will resume June 1 at the Enterprise Civic Center, with proper health and safety guidelines in place. Judge Paul Sherling said in order to protect the people who enter the courtroom, the court will be following guidelines... Read on...
Mayor's statement on next step of Governor's Re-opening of Alabama order

Gov. Kay Ivey today amended the "Safer-At-Home" order set to expire May 22 and announced an amendment that would allow some entertainment and tourist venues, and some athletic activities to resume ... Read on...
Farmers Market Peak Season Kickoff set for Saturday

The kickoff for the Enterprise Farmers Market Peak Season is set for this Saturday. Farmers Markets continue to be open under the state’s “Safer-At-Home” Order ... Read on...
City offices closing for Memorial Day

Enterprise City Hall and other city facilities will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day ... Read on...
City recycling station open again

The City of Enterprise self-service Recycling Convenience Station at 529 Glover Ave., has reopened after several weeks of closure due to COVID-19 safety directives ... Read on...
Statement from Mayor William E. Cooper – Response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement of expanded Safer-

“We are extremely pleased that Gov. Kay Ivey has made the decision to allow expanded reopening opportunities for more businesses in our state and local community. “Although we know this is not a ‘fix-all’ situation, it is a step in the right ... Read on...
All City employees returning to work Monday

All City of Enterprise employees will return to work on their regular schedules and all city buildings will be re-opened beginning Monday, May 11. “The City is returning to full operation and our work force is returning to ... Read on...
Boll Weevil Monument fountain turns blue to honor EHS Seniors

Enterprise High School’s 500-plus seniors will get a unique and highly visible acclamation from the City of Enterprise this month. In honor of and congratulations to the upcoming graduates, the City has turned the lights in the fountain around the ... Read on...
Distancing directives in place for May 5 council workshop, meeting

Per directive of Council President, the public is reminded of the Governor’s stay at home order of April 4, 2020, and that unless they are required to attend due to essential city business, they should not attend and, instead, watch the proceedings ... Read on...
City Hall limited access plan to continue through May 15

Mayor William E. Cooper Tuesday announced that the City’s current limited access plan will remain in place until at least May 15. Cooper met with City department heads Tuesday after Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement regarding the reopening of ... Read on...
Mayor supports plan to reopen businesses, And urges citizens to maintain safety practices

Mayor William E. Cooper expressed support Tuesday for local retail businesses given the go-ahead to reopen later this week, but he also appealed to Enterprise area citizens not to abandon the safety practices helping to protect them from ... Read on...
City council adopts alternate work schedule for city employees, limits access to City Hall;

Starting today, fewer employees will be working at city facilities, but Mayor William E. Cooper and city council members assure the public that all necessary city services will continue. The Enterprise City Council Tuesday approved a resolution ... Read on...
Mayor's Statement on Governor's Stay-At-Home Order

“In light of the increasing number of COVID-19, Coronavirus, cases in Alabama, I agree wholeheartedly with the decision of Gov. Kay Ivey to issue a Stay-At-Home order for the State. The order is not completely restrictive but ... Read on...
Gov. Kay Ivey's Stay-At-Home Order

Effective Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 5:00 P.M., it is ordered by Gov. Kay Ivey that every person should stay at his or her place of residence except to go out for “essential activities such as getting food or supplies. Read the order here. Read on...
Gov. Kay Ivey's Stay-At-Home order in Spanish

Gov. Kay Ivey's Stay-At-Home order, translated into Spanish, copied from a State of Alabama document. ORDEN DEL OFICIAL DE SALUD DEL ESTADO SUSPENDER DETERMINADAS REUNIONES PÚBLICAS DEBIDO AL RIESGO DE INFECCIÓN POR COVID-19 APLICABLE EN TODO EL ... Read on...
First case of Coronavirus confirmed in Coffee County

Mayor William E. Cooper is asking everyone to be diligent in practicing social distancing, washing hands and other CDC-recommended safety measures now the the first case of Coronavirus has been confirmed in Coffee County. Read on...
Flushing items like cleaning wipes obstruct sewer lines

The Department of Public Works is urging residents not to flush disinfecting wipes, towelettes and baby hygiene products down the toilets. Even though some of these household products are labeled and marketed as “disposable” and/or “flushable,” they ... Read on...
Recycling Services suspended for now

Mayor announces suspension of recycling services for now Mayor William E. Cooper announced Thursday that the city recycling service has been suspended until April 30, or until conditions associated with the COVID-19 threat is passed. Read on...
Mayor requests churches to follow gathering limits

Mayor William E. Cooper is asking church members to find safe ways to express their faith during the current outbreak of the Coronavirus. The request comes in the wake of strict directives from Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public ... Read on...
Mayor asks compliance with Governor’'s orders; Tullos acknowledges challenge for businesses

Mayor William E. Cooper asked local non-essential businesses to comply with the closure orders issued by Gov. Kay Ivey this morning, but to remain optimistic that the steps taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 will be effective ... Read on...
City playgrounds are closed; parks remain open

Mayor William E. Cooper announced Monday that all five city playgrounds are closed temporarily. “It is with regret that we close the playgrounds, but we believe this is the best action to protect our children and help prevent the spread of the ... Read on...
City Parks remain open but officials urge users to be safe

Mayor William E. Cooper and Parks and Recreation Director Billy Powell announced Friday that although all organized games and practices have been postponed through April 6, the city parks will remain open ... Read on...
City Council declares State of Emergency

With the Coronavirus threat still looming over the world, the nation, the state and local community, the Enterprise City Council Friday afternoon declared a State of Emergency in the city. A resolution declaring the ... Read on...
Residents asked to consider conducting city business by phone, email, regular mail

The City of Enterprise remains fully staffed and open for business at City Hall and other city facilities. In the midst of a compelling statewide effort to prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, however, Mayor William E. Cooper is... Read on...
Mayor, Council members offer words of encouragement as COVID-19 crisis continues

“We will get through this,” Mayor declares. ___ “We will get through this. I want our citizens to know that we at the city stand ready, willing and able to meet this challenge.” Mayor William E. Cooper and council members expressed encouragement at ... Read on...
City Council meeting still on but precautionary practices urged.

Mayor William E. Cooper said Tuesday night’s city council meeting will take place, but the and city officials are urging people to make the decision whether to attend based on federal and state health recommendations... Read on...
Mayor calls for calm as City monitors COVID-19 developments

Alabama now has 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19, but thus far, no case has been confirmed in Coffee County or Enterprise. Mayor William E. Cooper... Read on...
Enterprise Senior Center closing temporarily

The Enterprise Senior Center is closed for the next several weeks as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, the Corona Virus, in Alabama, but meals for center patrons will continue to be made available. Mayor William E. Cooper, city department heads ... Read on...
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth says state economy is “roaring”

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth told investors of the Wiregrass Economic Development Corporation March 2 that the state’s economy is “roaring.” He said Gov. Kay Ivey’s administration is working diligently to help the state grow and create jobs ... Read on...
Mayor featured speaker at Fort Rucker Black History program

Mayor William E. “Bill” Cooper was the keynote speaker at the Fort Rucker African American//Black History Month program Feb. 27 at Aviators Landing. Read on...
First Black Enterprise Mayor speaks at Dothan’s Beverlye Intermediate School

Mayor William E. “Bill” Cooper talked to several hundred third through sixth graders at Dothan’s Beverlye Intermediate School Feb. 26 as part of the Dothan City Schools Black History Month celebration. Read on...
EHS students join Mayor for proclamation ceremony

A number of Enterprise High School students representing various student organizations joined Mayor William E. Cooper recently to adopt proclamations celebrating the organizations’ purpose and accomplishments. Read on...
"Success" topic of Mayor's remarks to ESCC group

Mayor William E. “Bill” Cooper spoke to the “Men of Success” mentoring program at Enterprise State Community College Feb. 12. Cooper spoke to the young men about recognizing the importance of integrity, respect for others and ... Read on...
Enterprise Parks and Rec teams set season openers on June 15

Talk about a rain delay. The Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department has a new starting date for its baseball and softball programs. Originally scheduled for March 16, Opening Day will be June 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic ... Read on...
City may have survived pandemic more than others

Enterprise is hardly like the town in the Jim Carey movie (The Truman Show) with a giant dome over it, but due to certain demographics and its location, the city has survived better than many during the COVID-19 pandemic ... pandemic. Read on...
City turns meal program over to ECS

Who exactly is responsible for the summer feeding program for children in the city of Enterprise became the question after the state-mandated school shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
EMA Director Brown provides COVID-19 update to Enterprise City Council BY KEN ROGERS

The Enterprise Ledger Coffee County EMA Director James Brown was happy to report good news that no cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus have been confirmed in Coffee County. He also had to deliver the bad news in an update to the Enterprise ... Read on...
Phase 2 water main replacement begins

The Southeast Sun Phase 1 of the water main replacement project, expected to be completed by September of last year, is nearing a “substantial completion inspection” expected in the next week, the city’s consulting engineer ... Read on...
City Recreation Director looks ahead to busy year

The Enterprise Ledger March 10, 2020 Fresh off a year as president of the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association, Billy Powell is energized and looking forward to an action-packed 2020 at home ... Read on...
City recognizes Centennial Celebration volunteers

Mayor William E. Cooper and city leaders expressed their thanks Feb. 10 to the volunteers who helped orchestrate the year-long celebration of the Boll Weevil Monument’s 100th birthday ... Read on...
EPD receives federal grant for equipment

2-20-20 A federal grant for almost $21,000 will be used to purchase equipment to enhance the safety of both the public and officers of the Enterprise Police Department. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey notified Mayor William E. Cooper this week that the EPD’s... Read on...
'Economy roaring,' Lt. Governor says at WEDC annual meeting

By Michelle Mann mmann@southeastsun.com First, I want to say I bring good news,” Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth told the capacity crowd attending the 26th Annual Wiregrass Economic Development ... Read on...
"Headlines" items do not necessarily reflect City views and opinions

Items in "Headlines" are produced by local newspapers, broadcasters and other media, and are published here in the interest of transparency and convenience to the public. The City does not attest to the accuracy of articles ... Read on...
Broken sidewalks topic of discussion at work session

Michelle Mann What to do about cracked and unlevel sidewalks on West College and West Lee Streets was again the topic of discussion at an Enterprise City Council work session. Read on...
Lt. Governor speaks at Wiregrass Economic Development meeting

By Erin Wilson | Posted: Mon 6:45 PM, Mar 02, 2020 | Updated: Mon 8:19 PM, Mar 02, 2020 HARTFORD, Ala. (WTVY) -- The Wiregrass Economic Development Corporation hosted its 26th annual investors' luncheon. "You're working behind the Read on...
Townsend discusses issues at Town Hall meeting

Enterprise City Councilman Turner Townsend, who represents District 5, discussed ongoing issues and upcoming projects with his constituents at his annual Town Hall meeting Feb. 12. Read on...
Journey to VA home site selection outlined

The selection of Enterprise as the site for the state’s new Veterans Administration Home was a journey of “foresight and teamwork” that spanned years. “Foresight and teamwork” were key. For more, please click the listed news link. Read on...
City employee goes the "Extra Mile'

Eddie Thurman, a street sweeper in the public works department, was awarded the Extra Mile Award during the Enterprise City Council meeting Tuesday night. Read on...
Tullos gives review of VA Home selection

Jonathan Tullos, director of the Wiregrass Economic Development Corporation, discusses the recently landed veterans home project Wednesday at the Military & Veterans Affairs Quarterly Breakfast. For more, please click on the listed link. Read on...
Water board discusses tank, water line replacements

The half-million gallon capacity tank on the north bypass will be replaced with a 1.5-million tank in a project to be bid in April and likely take 2 1/2 years to complete. For this and other stories about Water Board projects, click on the listed links Read on...
Council approves loan to Clark Theatres

It wasn’t without a spirited discussion, but Enterprise will be getting a bigger, better movie theater. For more, please click on the listed links. Read on...
Enterprise chosen for site of new Veterans Administration home

“Teamwork” was the common denominator cited for the selection of Enterprise as the home for the state’s newest veterans home. Please click on the listed links for media accounts of Enterprise's selection as the site for a new VA home. Read on...
Community Service dog introduced at Council meeting

A career change led the newest law officer to the Enterprise Police Department. At least that is how Adams Beasley told the story to those attending the Enterprise City Council meeting Dec. 17. For more please click on the listed link. Read on...
DEBA donates to canine department

The Downtown Enterprise Business Association made a $200 donation to the Enterprise Police Department’s Canine Department. Read on...
Moore earns Extra Mile Award

Enterprise Water Works Board employee Sarah Moore was honored with the Extra Mile Award by Enterprise Mayor William Cooper at the Enterprise City Council meeting Dec. 17. For more, click on listed link. Read on...