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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Aug. 1, 2025Contact: Mark Parker, CCEDC Chairman334-427-3503mparker@covington.coopAndalusia, AL — The Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC) announces the appointment of Jacob Morgan as its new President and CEO, following the recent passing of long-time CEO Rick Clifton. Morgan steps into the role with a...

Businesses and residents who choose Covington County, Alabama, have a bright future. This growing county with a low cost of living is strategically located in the United States. Tropical beaches along the Gulf of Mexico are less than an hour away, and caring neighbors are right next door. Rails, highways,...

Simplot is an international agribusiness company with more than 13,000 employees in more than 60 countries. Of its four locations in Alabama, one shines in Covington County.“The best thing about Simplot is that it’s a family-owned, private business,” says Jared Gray, regional manager for the southeast region. “It was started...