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Enterprise Council okays downtown entertainment district

For the full story on the approval of a downtown entertainment district, see The Southeast Sun article at:

https://www.southeastsun.com/home/article_29da0890-efae-11eb-b018-6f8bfc8a1e8a.html

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs names Enterprise facility

Click here to see the full story from reporter Nick Brooks:

https://www.wtvy.com/2021/07/09/enterprise-veterans-home-details-revealed/

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Joshua Kaleb Watson immortalized in Enterprise Wall of Freedom

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by Allison Polk

6/1/2021

Memorial Day is a day to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for our country.

Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson was among those who were honored Monday.

Watson was a Navy Sailor that ...

Swartz sworn in as CFO/Treasurer

April 28, 2021

By Savanah Weed, The Enterprise Ledger

After being appointed as the City of Enterprise’s Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer on April 6, LeeAnn Swartz was officially sworn in to the position Tuesday night by Enterprise Mayor Bill Cooper. Swartz...

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

MAIN STREET ENTERPRISE

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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LIONS CLUB FOR THE LEDGER

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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

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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

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Photo by Kay Kirkland

2/22/2021

Enterprise’s first black mayor strives to always remember where he came from | News | southeastsun.com

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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

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