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Nominations for 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards begin July 1
The Andalusia Star-News is set to kick off its annual Readers’ Choice Awards on July 1. The contest ...
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Florala’s 1A Hitter of the Year competes at inaugural Yellowhammer State Games
Florala High School rising senior Dalton Jackson recently had an opportunity to showcase his skills on the diamond ...
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10U tournament brings 22 teams to Andalusia
There will be 22 participating teams when Andalusia hosts the Cal Ripken 10U State Baseball Tournament this weekend, ...
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Opp Chamber donates funds from WIB Luncheon to Bethesda House
The Opp and Covington County Chamber of Commerce donated $1,005 to the Bethesda House organization this week. Chamber ...
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‘SLOW DOWN’: Andalusia to add more speed detection devices
In an effort to slow down heavy-footed drivers within the city, the Andalusia Police Department will be erecting ...
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ACS officials attend safety conference in Orange Beach
Officials from Andalusia City Schools attended The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers’ 25th annual “Safe Schools” conference ...
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Pilot Club donates gift bags to Advanced EMS paramedics
The Pilot Club of Andalusia gives back to the community with several fundraisers and events planned throughout the ...
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CCBOE approves additional 2024-25 personnel matters
The Covington County Board of Education announced two possible dates for its teacher institute and approved 10 personnel ...
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CSC gives unfortunate situation positive outcome with produce giveaway
Driven by God and public support, the Christian Service Center in Andalusia gave back to its community with ...
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LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER: Automotive skills lead Thompson to career as auto mechanic
When Elizabeth Thompson spent quality time with her father as a teenager, she never envisioned those moments would ...
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LBW’s Chad Sutton speaks at Chamber Breakfast
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Chamber Breakfast event recently with LBW Community College Workforce Development ...
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Andalusia 12U All-Stars win district title over Opp
The Andalusia 12U All-Stars defeated Opp, 14-3, in the Cal Ripken District Tournament in East Brewton last week ...
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Covington County 10U All-Stars win district title over Andalusia
The Covington County 10U All-Stars defeated Andalusia, 5-1, in the Cal Ripken District Tournament in Evergreen on Father’s ...
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Andalusia Board of Education approves special education positions
The Andalusia City Schools Board of Education discussed multiple personnel items during a meeting held last week. Among ...
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Former Covington County commissioner Harold Elmore passes away
Former Covington County Commissioner Harold Elmore passed away last week at the age of 82. The three-term commissioner ...
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SMILES OF SUCCESS: Longtime Andalusia classmates complete dental school together
Three 2016 Andalusia High School alumnae are all smiles after their graduation from the UAB School of Dentistry’s ...
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church brings back Laundry of Love
The Laundry Love ministry at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will return to the community on Thursday, June 20, ...
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ACCC recognizes 41 LBW student-athletes on spring honor roll
The Alabama Community College Conference recently announced its Spring 2024 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll with 41 LBW Saints ...
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Two charged in child sex abuse case
A nine-day investigation by the Andalusia Police Department has led to the arrest of a local man and ...
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COLUMN: A good name is more valuable than riches
William Shakespeare posed the question “What’s in a name?” Centuries before Shakespeare, King Solomon penned these wise words, ...
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GALLERY: Opp Chamber honors difference makers at Hall of Fame Banquet
The Opp and Covington County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized individuals and a local business with awards at ...
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AIK celebrates 24 years of South Alabama Karate Open
Andalusia Isshinryu Karate hosted its 24th annual South Alabama Karate Open on Saturday, June 8, in the Straughn ...
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COLUMN: Keep dad close, even when he’s not here
Father’s Day is tomorrow. For me, that entails mixed emotions each year since 2021. It’s no secret to ...
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COLUMN: Be thankful for time with father
When I was a little girl, I thought my Daddy could do anything. He could fix everything from ...
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New leadership announced for Covington County E-911
The Covington County E-911 board of directors has announced a new director and deputy director of operations. Frank ...