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Restaurant Week showcases local cuisine Aug. 14-23

Get your silverware ready and save-the-date. “Enterprise Eats - Restaurant Week” is coming to a table, curbside takeout or drive-thru near you Aug. 14 through 23, 2020. The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Enterprise and the City of ... Read on...
Council approves zoning request for Conner Street

The Enterprise City Council approved several rezoning requests and awarded annual bids, among other items of business, during Tuesday night’s meeting. A request for the annexation and rezone of 41.77 acres owned by Maxine Moates into the city ... Read on...
Mayor stresses importance of census participation

Although many Enterprise residents have taken the time to complete the 2020 Census form, Enterprise Mayor Bill Cooper said there is still work to be done. Speaking at Tuesday's Enterprise City Council meeting, Cooper stressed the importance of ... Read on...
Mayor appeals to all residents: “Mask Up Enterprise!”

Mayor William E. Cooper and city leaders appeal to everyone in the Enterprise area to follow the state mandate to wear masks in public. “‘Mask Up Enterprise!’ will be the rallying cry for our city while we are battling the rapid spread of COVID-19 in ... Read on...
City Industrial Development Board receives $900,000 grant

A $900,000 grant from the state “Growing Alabama” program will enable the Enterprise Industrial Development Board to install infrastructure improvements on about 240 acres of city industrial property. The Industrial Development Board ... Read on...
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...

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The American Legion Post 73 Auxiliary and volunteer "stitchers" present handmade masks to the Enterprise Police Department.
In honor of the Enterprise High School Class of 2020, the lights and fountain around the Boll Weevil Monument were decorated in blue during May.
Jaco, the friendly police dog, graces a photo with the "Weevil Graduate."
Mayor Cooper congratulates the "Weevil Graduate" that greeted visitors to City Hall during the graduation month of May.
Mayor William E. Cooper shows his support and offers best wishes for the 2020 Enterprise High School and Enterprise State Community College graduates as he poses with the "Weevil graduate" out in fron
Mayor William E. Cooper welcomes the Enterprise City Queens to the Enterprise Farmers Market for Peak Season Kickoff Day May 16, 2020.
The Palazzola sisters are excited to get seed kits to plant their own watermelon and tomato garden.
Charles Kidwell, a honey products vendor, helps customers at the Enterprise Farmers Market May 16.
Little Miss Enterprise Charlotte Walters gets a sample of sweet pickles from Farmers Market vendors Carolyn and Gerry Davis.
Vendor Donna Stevens and her son display a variety of tomato plants and herbs at their booth at the Enterprise Farmers Market.
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Gayle Pouncey of Clayhatchee picks out a basket of string beans at the Enterprise Farmers Market May 16.
Vendor Marsha Edhegard helps customers during the Peak Season Kickoff Day at the Enterprise Farmers Market May 16, 2020.
The Boll Weevil Monument lights up with fireworks on Dec. 11, 2019.
Many state leaders attended the Dec. 11, 2019 Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration ceremony and presented Mayor William E. Cooper with comparative documents to mark the milestone occasion.
Surrounded by reception guests, the Mayor gets ready to cut the Centennial Cake.
Mayor William E. Cooper cuts the Centennial Cake at a pre-ceremony reception on Dec. 11, 2019, the 100th birthday of the Boll Weevil Monument in downtown Enterprise.
The Monument is showcased with streamers and a light show as the finale of the Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration Dec. 11, 2019.
The monument is covered in confetti as the Centennial Celebration continues.
Enterprise residents take a walking tour of historical downtown Enterprise during the Dec. 11, 2019 Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration.
Retired Alabama Supreme Court Judge Hugh Maddox signs copies of his book, "Billy Boll Weevil," at the Enterprise Public Library as part of the Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration.
Katie Boyd Britt, an Enterprise native and president of the Alabama Business Council, speaks at the Dec. 11, 2019 Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration.
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The American Legion Post 73 Auxiliary and volunteer "stitchers" present handmade masks to the Enterprise Police Department.

In honor of the Enterprise High School Class of 2020, the lights and fountain around the Boll Weevil Monument were decorated in blue during May.

Jaco, the friendly police dog, graces a photo with the "Weevil Graduate."

Mayor Cooper congratulates the "Weevil Graduate" that greeted visitors to City Hall during the graduation month of May.

Mayor William E. Cooper shows his support and offers best wishes for the 2020 Enterprise High School and Enterprise State Community College graduates as he poses with the "Weevil graduate" out in fron

Mayor William E. Cooper welcomes the Enterprise City Queens to the Enterprise Farmers Market for Peak Season Kickoff Day May 16, 2020.

The Palazzola sisters are excited to get seed kits to plant their own watermelon and tomato garden.

Charles Kidwell, a honey products vendor, helps customers at the Enterprise Farmers Market May 16.

Little Miss Enterprise Charlotte Walters gets a sample of sweet pickles from Farmers Market vendors Carolyn and Gerry Davis.

Vendor Donna Stevens and her son display a variety of tomato plants and herbs at their booth at the Enterprise Farmers Market.

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Gayle Pouncey of Clayhatchee picks out a basket of string beans at the Enterprise Farmers Market May 16.

Vendor Marsha Edhegard helps customers during the Peak Season Kickoff Day at the Enterprise Farmers Market May 16, 2020.

The Boll Weevil Monument lights up with fireworks on Dec. 11, 2019.

Many state leaders attended the Dec. 11, 2019 Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration ceremony and presented Mayor William E. Cooper with comparative documents to mark the milestone occasion.

Surrounded by reception guests, the Mayor gets ready to cut the Centennial Cake.

Mayor William E. Cooper cuts the Centennial Cake at a pre-ceremony reception on Dec. 11, 2019, the 100th birthday of the Boll Weevil Monument in downtown Enterprise.

The Monument is showcased with streamers and a light show as the finale of the Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration Dec. 11, 2019.

The monument is covered in confetti as the Centennial Celebration continues.

Enterprise residents take a walking tour of historical downtown Enterprise during the Dec. 11, 2019 Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration.

Retired Alabama Supreme Court Judge Hugh Maddox signs copies of his book, "Billy Boll Weevil," at the Enterprise Public Library as part of the Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration.

Katie Boyd Britt, an Enterprise native and president of the Alabama Business Council, speaks at the Dec. 11, 2019 Boll Weevil Monument Centennial Celebration.

Slideshow Enterprise Alabama city park with a fountain

Slideshow Enterprise Farmers market sign and entrance

Slideshow Farmers market entrance