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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 allows people to car...

Gov. Kay Ivey's Stay-At-Home Order

ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER

SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS

DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19

(APPLICABLE STATEWIDE)

AMENDED APRIL 3, 2020

WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama; and

WHEREAS the appearance of COVI...

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.

The Alabama Department of Public H...

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 &am...

Recycling Services suspended for now

_{April 2, 2020}

_{Contact: Kay Kirkland/City of Enterprise}

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 ...

Mayor requests churches to follow gathering limits

_4-3-20

_{Kay Kirkland/City of Enterprise}

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 Ala...

Mayor asks compliance with Governor’'s orders; Tullos acknowledges challenge for businesses

_{Kay Kirkland/Special Projects Coordinator}

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 wi...

City playgrounds are closed; parks remain open

_{Kay Kirkland/City of Enterprise}

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 he...

City Parks remain open but officials urge users to be safe

_{Kay Kirkland/City of Enterprise}

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.

The decision to kee...

City Council declares State of Emergency

_{Kay Kirkland/City of Enterprise}

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 emergency...

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 reiterating the...

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 ...

City Council meeting still on but precautionary practices urged.

_{Kay Kirkland, City of Enterprise}

Mayor William E. Cooper said Tuesday night’s city council meeting will take place, but

he and city officials are urging people to make the decision whether to attend based on

federal and state health safety recommen...

Mayor calls for calm as City monitors COVID-19 developments

_{March 16, 2020}

_{By Kay Kirkland, City of Enterprise}

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 assures residents that he and city officials are continually m...

Enterprise Senior Center closing temporarily

_{By Kay Kirkland, City of Enterprise}

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 conti...

Lt. Gov. Ainsworth says state economy is “roaring”

March 4, 2020

_{By Kay Kirkland, City of Enterprise}

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&rsq...

Mayor featured speaker at Fort Rucker Black History program

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. The program is s...

First Black Enterprise Mayor speaks at Dothan’s Beverlye Intermediate School

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 pa...

EHS students join Mayor for proclamation ceremony

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’ purpos...

"Success" topic of Mayor's remarks to ESCC group

“Success” topic of Mayor’s speech 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...