Spring Festival at the Monument features first-ever sweet tea-drinking contest!

April 8, 2021

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Spring has arrived! Kick off the spring season in Downtown Enterprise on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Spring Festival! This event has something for all ages, to include 70-plus market vendors, musi...

Mayor declares April as Civitan Month

Members of the Civitan Club of Enterprise surrounds Mayor William E. Cooper as he officially declares April as Civitan Month. Civitan International was founded in 1917 in Birmingham, and now has 40,000 men and women in 1,300 clubs worldwide who work to ma...

Mayor congratulates hometown girl who recently won crown

Mayor William E. Cooper congratulates his niece, Americus “Princess” Washington, who is currently reigning as Mrs. Women in Business, Online Pageant, a title awarded by the Women Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Pageant System of Lak...

April proclaimed as Autism Awareness Month

April declared Autism Awareness Month

Sixteen-year-old Alexander Cea, seated at left, joined Mayor William E. Cooper at Enterprise City Hall recently to help declare April as Autism Awareness Month. Cea, a sophomore at Enterprise High S...

New Enterprise Airport Terminal Building opened

Mayor William E. Cooper and Staci Hayes, interim director of the City Engineering Department, were joined by a crowd of local leaders as well as airport managers from around the state to help celebrate the official opening of a brand new, 3,000-square-foo...

March 20 declared as Day of Service

Former Men and Women of the Year joined Mayor William E. Cooper Wednesday to declare March 20 as an Enterprise Day of Service. The proclamation he signed and presented to the OSCAR Club members said the Day of Service was created to allow people of all ag...

Easter hat-making class offered as annual Easter Hat Parade nears

 From City of Enterprise

Are you getting ready for March 27 Easter Hat Parade at the Enterprise Farmers Market?

Or do you just want to make some cute and colorful bonnets to sport around town on Easter weekend?

Either way, you can come and learn how...

‘Showtime at the Stadium’ to kick off slate of city activities, including Easter Hat Parade

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_{City of Enterprise News Release}

In the accompanying photo, a crowd of local residents settle in at Bates Memorial Stadium to watch a Charlie Brown movie at the first city movie night in 2016. This year, movie-goers will be able to spread blank...

Alabama Department of Transportation awards City of Enterprise $2 million for roundabout

 The accompanying graphic shows an example of how a roundabout works. (Stock photo)

A $2 million grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation will lead to the construction soon of what is believed to be the first roundabout in Coffee County...

Mayor announces funding for veterans' home

Photo information: Scotty Johnson, Mayor William Cooper Mayor William Cooper, right, announced Wednesday that the U.S. Veterans Administration issued a

$39 million grant to aid in the construction of the Enterprise-based veterans’ home. Pictured ...

Spring Festival at the Market is Saturday

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April 13, 2021

Spring has arrived!

Kick off the spring season in Downtown Enterprise on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spring Festival! This event has something for all ages, to include 70-plus market vendors, music, ...

Main Street Enterprise helps bring life to downtown

Pictured are Lions President Warren Bowron and Cassidi Kendrick. The Lions Club meets on Wednesdays at PoFolksrestaurant at 11:30 a.m. for lunch followed by a brief business meeting and a guest speaker.

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New VA home in Enterprise moves forward

By Michelle Mann

 mmann@southeastsun.com

Apr 7, 2021

“Today we have received some magnificent news,” said Enterprise Mayor William “Bill” Cooper said April 7. “The Homes Committee of the Alabama Boar...

Enterprise Police Department launches Project SNAP

MORGAN USRY

Apr 9, 2021

MORGAN USRY

Enterprise Ledger

The Enterprise Police Department recently launched a new community police program called Project SNAP (Special Needs Assistance Program) that was created as a way to bridge the communication gap between of...

Council discusses roundabout project

What may have been the first roundabout sign in Enterprise instructs traffic to stay to the right as it traverses the new Boll Weevil Monument after it wasinstalled at the intersection of Main and College Streets 101 years ago. (Photo courtesy of the Pea ...

Council plans to restructure board appointment process

Mayor speaks to local chapter of National Association of Retired Federal Employees

By Morgan Usry

The Enterprise Ledger

Enterprise Mayor William E. Cooper spoke to the Wiregrass-Enterprise Chapter of National Active and Retired Federal Employees at their monthly lunch program on Thursday. At the lunch, Cooper discussed recent projects and...

Council taps Mott for newly created post

By Michelle Mann

The Southeast Sun

Barry Mott has been named the new city engineer and director of public works for the city of Enterprise.

At the Enterprise City Council meeting March 16, Mott was unanimously named to the newly created post.

“I am ...

Barry Mott named new Enterprise Director of Public Works

First roundabout in Coffee County coming to Enterprise

March 17, 2021

By Michelle Mann

The Southeast Sun

A way to add a measure of safety to what has been called a “dangerous intersection” is in the works. The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded $2 million to construct the first ...

Gateway to Enterprise officially opens new facility

March 17, 2021

By Michelle Mann

The Southeast Sun

“The City of Progress is still progressing,” said Enterprise Mayor William “Bill” Cooper as he stood before the state-of-the-artterminal building at the Enterprise Muni...

Enterprise unveils new Airport Terminal

City officials and organizations gathered Thursday morning at the Enterprise Municipal Airport to celebrate the opening of the new airport terminal.

Mayor Bill Cooper said the terminal is just the first step in a plan to continue to grow and expand opportu...

Tullos receives unanimous support of council

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Photo by Caroline Quattlebaum

The Enterprise City Council unanimously approved Mayor William “Bill” Cooper’s recommendation of Jonathan Tullos for appointment as the Ent...

Outstanding service recognized

Feb. 24, 2022

The Southeast Sun

Photo by Caroline Quattlebaum

Two city of Enterprise employees were recognized at the Enterprise City Council meeting Feb. 16 for providing exemplary service. Water Department Billing and Accounting Coordinator Michael Bryant ...

Enterprise police officers honored for ‘outstanding, meritorious’ service

Photo by Caroline Quattlebaum

Field Training Officer Christopher Byrd and Police Officer Malcolm Hutchinson were each given a Police Chief’s Award for extraordinary service during the Enterprise City Council meeting Feb. 16. “...

Tullos named Enterprise city administrator

Accompanying photo: Jonathan Tullos

By Michelle Mannmmann@southeastsun.com

Feb 17, 2021

The man who as served as executive director of the Wiregrass Economic Development Corporation since 2013 has been named the city administrator for the City of Progress. A...

Enterprise’s first black mayor strives to always remember where he came from

Pictured: Mayor William E. Cooper

_{Photo by Kay Kirkland, City of Enterprise}

Photo by Kay Kirkland

2/22/2021

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Council talks economic development

Jan. 27, 2021
The Enterprise Ledger
By Savannah Weed

Potential, and future, economic development plans were the main topic of discussion
at last Tuesday’s meeting of the Enterprise City Council.
Council President Turner Townsend presented the

Council OKs building incentive for new hotel

Council OKs building incentive for new hotel

By Michelle Mann mmann@southeastsun.com

Jan 26, 2021

Aug. 20 is the deadline for absentee ballots in city election

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EPD Arrests Subject for Possession of Child Pornography

The Enterprise Police Department has made an arrest in response to a cyber tip from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.  During this criminal investigation, a search warrant was executed...

EPD Detectives Investigate Stabbing on Middlebrook Street

On April 7, 2021, at 3:21 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 Block of Middlebrook Street on a call for a stabbing.   Responding Officers discovered a male victim with stab wounds inside the residence. &nb...

Detectives Investigating Marathon Gas Station Robbery

On January 7, 2021, at 11:57 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to the Marathon gas station located at 1104 Boll Weevil Circle on a hold up alarm call. The store clerk was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown males.  The suspects stole m...

Detectives Investigating Shell Gas Station Robbery

On January 2, 2021, at 5:00 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to the Shell gas station located at 1114 Rucker Blvd. on a hold up alarm call.  Responding Officers discovered the business was robbed at gunpoint by two black males. &...

EPD Detectives Investigating Shots Fired Call

On January 3, 2021, at 8:00 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the 300 block of Hildreth Street Enterprise, AL.  The suspect(s) in this investigation fired multiple rounds into an unoccupied residence. &nb...

EPD Investigating Traffic Fatality

On January 1, 2021, at 1:15 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a traffic accident involving a single motor vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of the pedestrian.  The traffic accident occurred on Boll Weevil Circl...

CID Investigating Shooting in the 3800 Block Rucker Blvd

On December 11, 2020, at 12:10 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a shooting in the 3800 Block of Rucker Blvd Enterprise, AL.  Responding Officers located a victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a re...

EPD Narcotics Unit Arrests Subjects Operating Marijuana Grow House

On December 3, 2020, the Enterprise Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 1400 Block of East Park Avenue Enterprise, AL.  EPD Detectives recovered approximately 60 pounds of packaged marijuana and approximate...

Detectives Investigating Burglary and Arson

The Enterprise Police Department and Enterprise Fire Department responded to Sante Fe Cattle Company, 6011 Boll Weevil Circle Enterprise, AL on a call for a fire early this morning.   While on scene, EPD Detectives discovered the busines...

Arson Suspect Arrested

On October 4, 2020, at 7:30 PM, the Enterprise Police Department and the Enterprise Fire Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Pledger Street on a call for a fully engulfed fire at an abandoned house.  At the scene, witnesses re...

Arrest Made in Parental Child Abduction Investigation

On September 29, 2020, at 6:30 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a residence in Enterprise on a call for a possible parental child abduction.  Responding Officers discovered the mother of a 9-month-old child made forced e...

Garden Oaks Shooting Update

On September 26, 2020, at 1:30 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred at Garden Oaks Apartments, 507 Glover Avenue Enterprise, AL. 

Responding Officers located four victims with gunshot wounds in the parking lot...

CID Investigating Shooting at Garden Oaks Apartments

On September 26, 2020, at 1:30 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred at Garden Oaks Apartments, 507 Glover Avenue Enterprise, AL. 

Responding Officers located four victims with gunshot wounds in the parking lot...

CID Detectives Arrest Rape Suspect

The Enterprise Police Department has made an arrest in an ongoing sexual assault investigation. On July 26, 2020, an investigation began after a victim reported she was sexually assaulted at a motel in Enterprise the previous night. On July 29, 2020, EPD ...

CID Investigating Shooting into Occupied Dwelling

On July 28, 2020, at 11:00 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 3800 Block of Rucker Blvd. Responding Officers discovered multiple rounds had been fired into an occupied residence. The suspect(s) fled the scene ...

EPD Detectives Arrest Shooting Suspect

On July 20, 2020, at 5:00 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to Westgate Shopping Center 621 Boll Weevil Circle on a shots fired call. Responding officers discovered multiple rounds had been fired into an occupied vehicle. The shooting took pl...

Hildreth Street Shooting Suspect Arrested

On July 5, 2020, at 11:45 AM, the Hildreth Street shooting suspect, Jonathan Fenderick Flowers, surrendered to the Enterprise Police Department at City Hall. EPD Officers executed an arrest warrant on Flowers for Assault 1st degree. Flowers was transporte...

EPD Investigating Shooting on Hildreth Street

On July 4, 2020, at 11:55 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to the 100 Block of Hildreth Street Enterprise, AL on a call for a shooting. Responding Officers discovered one victim with a single gunshot wound to the leg. EPD Detectives determin...

Shooting Suspect Arrested

The Enterprise Police Department has made an arrest in the June 29, 2020 shooting investigation that occurred at Untouchables Barber Shop. EPD Officers executed an Assault 1st arrest warrant on Shawntareis Dakuan Thompson on July 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM. The ...

EPD Investigating Shooting

On June 29, 2020, at 3:15 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a fight in progress at Untouchables Barber Shop located at 913 Rucker Blvd. Enterprise, AL. Upon arrival, Officers discovered a shooting occurred during the fight and located a vi...

Suspect Arrested for Shooting into Occupied Vehicle

On June 17, 2020, at 6:40 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to the 200 Block of Fairview Drive Enterprise, AL on a call for shots fired into an occupied vehicle. This offense occurred after a social media post exchange between the suspect and...

EPD Arrests Armed Robbery Suspect

On June 17, 2020, at 2:15 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to the 300 Block of Sanders Street Enterprise, AL for a vehicle accident in which the driver fled the scene. While Officers were responding to the area, multiple 911 callers advised ...

Drug Trafficking Arrest

On June 10, 2020, at 12:30 PM, the Enterprise Police Department, with assistance from the US Marshals Service, apprehended a fugitive in the 100 Block of Plaza Drive Enterprise, AL. EPD Detectives arrested Alexander Russaw, age 39, of Enterprise, AL. who ...

THI Investigating Traffic Accident

On June 8, 2020, at 11:37 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a traffic accident involving a Hartford ambulance and an SUV at the intersection of Geneva Hwy and Boll Weevil Circle. The traffic accident was a broadside collision causing the a...

Suspect Arrested on Rape and Incest Charges

May 8, 2020

The Enterprise Police Department has made an arrest in a rape investigation. Today, at 4:30 AM, the Enterprise Police Department arrested and charged Juan Jose Caal-Caal, age 36, of Enterprise, AL, with Rape 1st degree and Incest. Caal-Caal was...

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

On May 1, 2020, at 12:05 PM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to the 700 Block of N. Rawls Street Enterprise, AL, on a call for armed robbery. Responding Officers and Detectives discovered that two suspects robbed an individual at gunpoint and f...

EPD Detectives Arrest Murder Suspect

The Enterprise Police Department has made an arrest in the homicide investigation that was initiated this morning at the Econo Lodge, 630 Glover Avenue Enterprise, AL. At 3:30 PM, EPD Detectives arrested and charged Jamal Casseem Harper, age 21, of Enterp...

EPD Investigating Homicide at Econo Lodge

On April 24, 2020, at 9:05 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to the Econo Lodge, 630 Glover Ave Enterprise, AL, on a call for a welfare check on an individual in a motel room. Responding Officers discovered a deceased individual with a gunsho...