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New Andalusia apartments to open next week
Appaloosa Run is hosting a grand opening for its new 56 unit affordable housing apartments next week. The complex will feature two-bedroom and three-bedroom units ...
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Two Opp residents killed in crash
A Thursday night car crash has claimed the lives of two Opp residents. According to the Alabama Law ...
AMOR & TACOS OPENS ITS DOORS
Amor & Tacos owner Oswaldo Vasquez said he wanted to bring his restaurant to Andalusia because of the ...
New Andalusia apartments to open next week
Appaloosa Run is hosting a grand opening for its new 56 unit affordable housing apartments next week. The ...
Pre-Game Apparel to expand to Enterprise, Monroeville
After realizing how much support they were receiving from the community, Sam Byrd, Jalen Cross and Orlando Green ...
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AMOR & TACOS OPENS ITS DOORS
Amor & Tacos owner Oswaldo Vasquez said he wanted to bring his restaurant to Andalusia because of the city’s great people. The new Mexican ‘cocina’ ...
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James ‘Mike’ Sprayberry, Lt. Col., Armor, U.S. Army, Vietnam, Medal of Honor
Soft-spoken and humble, Mike Sprayberry belies the fierce actions of the young 1st Lt. who earned his nation’s highest honor on April 25, 1968. As ...
by John Vick, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:01 pm
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REMEMBER WHEN: Graduate, Clean-Up, Dress Up, Have Fun in 1921
The title of one of the hit songs of 1921, “Ain’t We Got Fun,” puts into words the mood that dominated much of the decade ...
by Sue Wilson, Friday, May 14, 2021 6:53 pm
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The other side of the gas story: Covington County local wants others to think before judging
While filling up tanks of gas on Sunday, Covington County local Randy Hildreth found himself worried that he might end up a viral sensation on ...
by christophersmith, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:14 pm
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South Alabama Young Men’s Association plans eventful summer
The South Alabama Young Men’s Association has an eventful summer planned to help educate and mentor young men in Covington County. During the pandemic, things ...
by christophersmith, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:13 pm
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Andalusia Ballet seniors prep for last performance
Three seniors are preparing for their last big performance with the Andalusia Ballet this weekend. Sarah Beth Wriston, Emma Henley and Paige Landreneau all have ...
by christophersmith, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:12 pm
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From uncertainty to the sky: Brock lands first flight job
When COVID-19 hit the United States, Andalusia High School alumnus Charlie Brock found his world turned upside down, working in the restaurant business with a ...
by christophersmith, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:35 pm
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Lady Eagles claim area title
The Pleasant Home Lady Eagles soared to the Class 1A, Area 2 championship winning all three of their games in the softball area tournament. The ...
by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:27 pm
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Pleasant Home athletes fare well at state; Holley brings home gold
Several members of the Pleasant Home track team placed high at the state meet, including bringing home a state championship in the javelin event. Nicholas ...
by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:05 pm
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MOORE ROAD CLOSED BETWEEN 8 AM AND 2 PM THURSDAY
The contractor for the city’s South Basin sewerage improvement project is planning to close the first block of Moore Road from South Three Notch most ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:23 pm
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Andalusia locals start non-profit to mentor youth of the area
Three Andalusia locals have gotten together with a want to better the community by starting The Lighthouse Initiative of Covington County, a non-profit aimed to ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:29 pm
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Probate Office will update voting machines
The Covington County Probate Office will be purchasing new election ballot machines that are primarily used to assist those with special needs. Each county in ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:26 pm
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Covington County BOE makes personnel decisions
The Covington County Board of Education has made several personnel decisions during its regularly scheduled board meeting. During the meeting the board approved: Transfer: • ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:25 pm
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WALT MASSEY TO UNDERGO $2.5 MILLION EXPANSION
Walt Massey Automotive will undergo a $2.5 million expansion that CEO Brandon Walker said will help service the community better. Walker said the expansion is ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:25 pm
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Mizell to celebrate National Hospitals Week
From May 9 until May 15, 2021, Mizell will join hospitals across the nation in celebrating National Hospital Week with the theme, “Inspiring Hope Through ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:23 pm
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Burrows named 2021 Mizell IMAGE Maker recipient
Social worker Ciara Burrows has been awarded the Mizell IMAGE Maker award for 2021. Burrows is a social worker on Mizell’s Senior Behavioral Care Unit. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:21 pm
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COLONIAL PIPELINE HACK CAUSES GAS PANIC BUYING: Vast majority of Covington County gas comes from Plantation pipeline
After a cyber-attack on the Colonial Pipeline happened on Monday, several people have started panic-buying gasoline to make sure they were stocked up in case ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:40 pm
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Ivey announces end of participation in all Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Programs: Covington County sees decrease in unemployment in March
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs effective June 19, 2021 including: Federal ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, May 10, 2021 2:35 pm
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Covington County Judson alumni react to college closing
Judson College, the fifth-oldest women’s college in the United States, is closing after 183 years and local alumni say that they were blindsided by the ...
by christophersmith, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:24 pm
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Edmondson: The epitome of a great mother
The two girls of Elan Formals owner Cathy Edmondson want her to be remembered as the selfless, humble and loving mother that she was. On ...
by christophersmith, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:21 pm
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Andalusia Ballet’s AIM High Outreach Program has successful year
Andalusia Ballet’s AIM High outreach program concluded the year with a classroom presentation for the students’ families, Wednesday, April 28. This year’s AIM High program ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:19 pm
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Andalusia expert offers families tips for skill-building at home this Better Hearing and Speech Month
After a challenging year of virtual, hybrid, and modified in-person learning, (Andalusia-based) speech-language pathologist, Ann Weed, is offering advice and encouragement to families on low-stress ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:18 pm
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Lady Bobcats win area championship over New Brockton
Even though the Opp High School Lady Bobcats gave up four runs in the third inning, they still defeated New Brockton 9-5 on Thursday. The ...
by christophersmith, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:16 pm
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LADY BULLDOGS ARE 5A AREA CHAMPS
The Andalusia High School Lady Bulldog softball team took their game in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off double at the end of the ...
by christophersmith, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:16 pm
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AHS alumnus to intern with Walmart
Andalusia High School alumnus Will Black is getting the opportunity of a lifetime by interning with the Fortune 1 Company in the top Fortune 500, ...
by christophersmith, Thursday, May 6, 2021 5:51 pm
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ALABAMA HOUSE APPROVES MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL: Rep. Jones proposes amendment to remove depression from list of conditions
The Alabama House has passed a bill to legalize and regulate medical marijuana. The House passed the bill by a vote of 68-34 after about two ...