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City changes voting schedules to comply with state voting laws
Voters in the City of Andalusia will wait one additional year before electing members of the Andalusia City Schools Board of Education. In an effort ...
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Part 2: Wesley E. Courson, 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Force, WWII POW, Stalag Luft III
Stalag Luft III was one of the most infamous and well-known of the German Prisoner of War camps. ...
Andalusia florist encouraging vaccinations as a tribute to wife
Wednesday morning, Alan Cotton, owner of Alan Cotton’s Florist, went on WAAO to encourage people who have not ...
Q&A: Local doctor says ‘get vaccinated or get infected’
With COVID-19 cases and deaths on the rise in Alabama there are increased concerns regarding the state’s low ...
Covington County Readers’ Choice voting round begins Aug. 2
With over 2,600 nominations, the Andalusia Star-News’ 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards is ready to enter a new and ...
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AHS HOSTS GRADUATION CEREMONY
Andalusia High School held its 117th Annual Commencement Program on Friday, May 21, honoring the Class of 2021. 113 students were honored in the Class ...
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AHS, AJHS announce schedule pick-up, supply lists
Andalusia High School has announced Class Day for Monday, August 2 when students will pick up schedules, purchase lockers and parking passes, and pick up ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 30, 2021 3:25 pm
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Local Walmart to close temporarily until Saturday morning
The Walmart store located at 1991 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Expressway in Andalusia will close today at 2 p.m. as part of a company-initiated program to ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:59 am
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Covington County 4-H program among best in enrollment
The Covington County Commission met Tuesday morning and had some key highlights. The 2020-2021 school year saw over 1,600 students enrolled in the 4-H program. ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:11 am
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Andalusia City Schools makes personnel changes
Andalusia City Schools made more personnel decisions at its latest board meeting on Monday. During the meeting the board approved: Rescind: Nancy Wilson leave of ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:26 am
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Andalusia Stingrays compete at state finals in Albertville
In a two-day meet held at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville, Alabama, the Stingrays of Andalusia brought 42 swimmers to compete at this year’s ARPA ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:20 am
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Beacon of Hope opens local behavioral therapy clinic
Beacon of Hope ABA is an organization providing behavior therapy for children diagnosed with autism. Andalusia opened its Beacon of Hope clinic on July 7. ...
by Zack Maio, Monday, July 26, 2021 10:50 am
Lifestyles
Henderson follows dream with White Willow Boutique
Much like the branches of a white willow tree, Chelsea Henderson bends but never breaks under the pressures of the world. After overcoming some challenges ...
by Zack Maio, Monday, July 26, 2021 10:29 am
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Florala High School receives AHSAA Sportsmanship grant
A total of 131 AHSAA high schools were recognized Friday at the 14th annual AHSAA Sportsmanship Luncheon held as part of the 2021 Summer Conference. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:37 pm
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Wesley E. Courson, 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Force, WWII Prisoner of War
Part 1 – Five Missions Over Germany Author’s note: The author wishes to thank Mrs. Mary Courson Kyzar and her son, Marc, for providing a ...
by John Vick, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:29 pm
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Narcotics recovered at local business, arrests forthcoming
On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, members of the 22nd Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at Boing Boing Design located on East Three ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 22, 2021 2:29 pm
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Merrell elected to ADAA’s executive committee
Covington County District Attorney Walt Merrell was elected to the Alabama District Attorneys Association’s Executive Committee this week. The ADAA’s membership is comprised of every ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 4:14 pm
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Cleft, Craniofacial Awareness Month: Garrett overcomes obstacles
It has been a tough journey for 8-year-old Andalusia resident Levi Garrett who has craniofacial issues. These had never been addressed since he was otherwise ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 3:25 pm
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Maio joins Star-News as Staff Writer
The Andalusia Star-News welcomes Zack Maio to its staff as a Staff Writer. Maio is a native of Andalusia and graduated from Straughn High School ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:16 am
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Patton retires from Pleasant Home after 17 years
Linda Patton took pride in teaching her students life skills to prepare them for adulthood. Patton said she always wanted to teach but did not ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 8:54 am
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Starnes named Covington County’s 2022 Distinguished Young Woman
Andalusia High School rising senior Marion Starnes is the new 2022 Distinguished Young Woman of Covington County. Starnes described her experience as amazing and said ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 8:44 am
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Cotton remembered for many talents, contributions
Angela Cotton, a longtime member of the downtown Andalusia business community, passed away Saturday, July 17. Cotton along with her husband, Alan, were the owners ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 8:33 am
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State Auditor requests ALDOT reconsider Hwy. 331 plan
State Auditor Jim Zeigler is requesting that the Alabama Department of Transportation reconsider plans for a project that will divert traffic away from Hwy. 331 ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 19, 2021 5:50 pm
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Players, coaches selected for AHSAA All-Star Sports Week
After a 1-year absence, the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association is proud to return the Alabama All-Star Sports Week for its 25th ...
by Zack Maio, Monday, July 19, 2021 10:38 am
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American Legion Ladies Authority sponsor local Girls State students
The American Legion Ladies Authority, Unit 80, in Andalusia, sponsored eight scholarships to eight local students to attend Girls State. This year’s event took place ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 19, 2021 9:14 am
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County Revenue office collects $12.7 million in tax revenues
The Covington County Commission met Tuesday morning and outlined several administrative items. Revenue Commissioner Chuck Patterson discussed assignments for the 2020 tax year in Covington ...
by Zack Maio, Monday, July 19, 2021 8:42 am
Lifestyles
Retired educator develops new passion for quilting
Vicki Clark retired from a long career in education, but she is still hard at work doing something she loves: quilt making. Clark first started ...
by Zack Maio, Monday, July 19, 2021 8:17 am
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White announces candidacy for State House
Republican Greg White announced Friday that he is seeking election for Alabama House of Representatives, District 92. “I am pleased to announce my intention to ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 16, 2021 3:36 pm
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1st Lieutenant Harold H. Beasley, U.S. Army Air Force, WW II , KIA
(Editor’s Note: This week’s author is Robert Evers, a member of Covington Veterans Foundation.) First Lt. Harold H. Beasley of Andalusia was one of tens ...
by John Vick, Friday, July 16, 2021 1:02 pm
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Covington County now ‘Very High’ risk status
Of the 529 COVID-19 deaths in Alabama since April 1, 2021, only 20 people were fully vaccinated. That means that 96.2 percent of deaths from ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 15, 2021 4:38 pm
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District Attorney investigating 1997 Ramer disappearance
A Covington County Grand Jury has provided to the district attorney’s office instructions to further investigate the disappearance of Kemberly Ramer in 1997. Covington County ...