Two of Alabama’s legislative giants passed away in 2024
State Sen. Jimmy Holley of Coffee County and Rep. James Buskey of Mobile both passed away in November.
Coffee County
Sen. Britt breaks ground on Enterprise State C. C. Workforce Development Center
The center will address workforce training needs in Coffee County and the Wiregrass.
August 23, 2024
Sunbelt Solomon Services plans $5 million facility in Coffee County
Sunbelt Solomon will invest over $5 million in the facility, located in Elba, and create 50 jobs initially.
March 15, 2023
Ivey appoints new Pike, Coffee district attorney, Colbert County circuit judge
Each appointment is effective immediately.
Ben E Keith Foods invests in Coffee County
Wednesday, Ben E. Keith Foods announced plans to build a 425,000 square foot foodservice distribution center in New Brockton, Alabama, located in Coffee County. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the news on social media. “Big News Coffee County—@BenEKeithFoods is investing $100 million to open an advanced foodservice distribution center in New Brockton, creating 80 jobs!” … Continued
Ivey announces new Ben E. Keith distribution center
Food and beverage distribution company Ben E. Keith is investing $100 million to open a new distribution center in the town of New Brockton, Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday. New Brockton is a small town of 1,100 in Coffee County, the southeast corner of Alabama. The project is expected to create 80 jobs in … Continued
Jace Holley, Justin Billa honored with Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement
Thursday, the Alabama legislature held a rare joint session to present the Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement to the Alabama law enforcement officer who demonstrated the greatest bravery in service to their fellow Alabamians. This year, there were a rare two medals awarded. Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy Jace Holley responded to a fatal … Continued
Zeigler: Change from Bentley to Ivey “removed a dark cloud over Montgomery”
State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) told the Republican Women of Coffee County the resignation of former Gov. Robert Bentley “removed a dark cloud over Montgomery.” Zeigler said he could see a real difference when Ivey took over in April 2017 after, “Bentley’s forced resignation.” “During the two years I served with Gov. Bentley, I was … Continued
Weather Strikes Christmas in Alabama
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For many Alabamians, Christmas 2015 was overshadowed by the severe weather that struck flooding creeks and spawning tornados. Early on Christmas Day, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) declared a state of emergency for all 67 Counties due to the severe weather. South West Birmingham and Midfield were struck by … Continued
Moore Takes Advantage of Photo-op
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter ENTERPRISE – While on his “Road to Economic Recovery” Tour, Governor Robert Bentley made a stop at Po Folks Restaurant in Coffee County at the end of last week. Among those in attendance was Alabama House Representative Barry Moore, who has been indicted on felony perjury charges and is … Continued