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Covington County Quilt Guild makes donations
Members of the Covington County Quilt Guild gathered in front of the Court House on 20 February for the King size quilt drawing but since ...
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Medical marijuana debate continues in Alabama Legislature
The medical marijuana bill passed the House Health Committee Thursday morning, heading to the full House of Representatives ...
Covington County Quilt Guild makes donations
Members of the Covington County Quilt Guild gathered in front of the Court House on 20 February for ...
Cadence Bank launches interactive teller machine at Andalusia branch
Cadence Bank and members of the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the launch of new interactive teller ...
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Medical marijuana debate continues in Alabama Legislature
The medical marijuana bill passed the House Health Committee Thursday morning, heading to the full House of Representatives for consideration. The bill has already passed ...
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LBW announces Alabama Rise Program
LBW Community College announces the Alabama RISE Program developed to train individuals with disabilities for a career. RISE, which stands for reemerging ideas for successful ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 16, 2021 4:42 pm
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Smile Fairy has first packing
The Smile Fairy had its first packing success by packing 350 bags for local Covington County students. Donors for the bags included Andalusia Dental Group, ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:11 pm
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Local ASWA All-State Football Players recognized by county commission
The Covington County Commission recognized local student-athletes who earned honors from the Alabama Sports Writers Association for their performances during the 2020 football season. Each ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:10 pm
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Bishop recognized by Sheriff
Covington County Sheriff David Turman pins Investigator Michael Bishop with the Sheriff’s Award. Bishop was recognized for his ongoing dedication, including recent efforts to complete ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:09 pm
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Florala’s small-school setting helps teen Cleve Gettis cope with horrific family tragedy
Cleve Gettis transferred to Florala High School and joined the football team before his sophomore year of high school. Six years before, he suffered an ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:08 pm
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Longtime law enforcement officer remembered
Waylon Griggs, a longtime member of the Covington County law enforcement community, passed away Monday, April 12, at the age of 72. Griggs served early ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:07 pm
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Commission approves letting bids for patrol vehicles
The Covington County Commission approved letting bids for two patrol vehicles during a meeting Tuesday. The vehicles to be bid will be SUVs for the ...
by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:06 pm
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Man charged after fire intentionally set in Opp
On Friday, April 09, 2021 around 10:19 a.m., Opp Fire Department along with Opp Police Department officers and investigators were dispatched to the 100 Block ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:05 pm
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COVINGTON COUNTY COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC SET FOR TOMORROW
For those that were given the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on March 23, at the Kiwanis Building, the second dose of the vaccine ...
by christophersmith, Monday, April 12, 2021 10:56 am
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Retirement benefits change approved for Andalusia employees
Employees with the City of Andalusia will be moving to a new tier of benefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The city council on ...
by Robert Blankenship, Monday, April 12, 2021 10:49 am
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Covington County BOE makes personnel decisions
The Covington County Board of Education approved several personnel decisions during their last board meeting. The board approved: Retirement: • Carrie S. Patterson as child ...
by christophersmith, Friday, April 9, 2021 5:21 pm
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CC EMA: Severe weather possible across the area
An active weather pattern is expected today through Saturday morning, according to the Covington County Emergency Management Agency. There will be two primary rounds of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 10:31 am
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Suspect charged with murder of teen-aged female
The Andalusia Police Department has charged a local teen with murder in the Tuesday death of a teenage girl, and expects to also charge others ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 8:14 am
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Local schools lift mask mandate
With Gov. Kay Ivey lifting the mask mandate, local schools are now shifting their guidelines to follow the current rules. Covington County Schools according to ...
by christophersmith, Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:48 am
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Covington County work release inmate dead after escape, stolen vehicle chase
An inmate is dead after escaping from work release and stealing two vehicles Wednesday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. ALEA says officials were ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:06 am
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60+ JOB OPENINGS IN COVINGTON COUNTY: Local business owner scowers Facebook in search of job openings for jobless citizens
After trying to hire for his business, Little Caesars and Tropical Smoothie owner Skip Enzor noticed several other businesses in Andalusia are also struggling to ...
by christophersmith, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 12:48 pm
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CEC hosts annual meeting virtually: Short speaks on broadband internet for the county
Covington Electric Co-op takes great pride in the success of its annual meeting. The meeting has always been an opportunity for members to hear from ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 7:07 pm
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Family of former missing man wants him to be remembered for his generosity
The family of Billy Joe Jordan wants him to be remembered as the stubborn, kind and generous man that they said he was. “If I’m ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 7:05 pm
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APD: Shooting call leads to discovery of body
An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in a wooded area of Andalusia Tuesday. According to Andalusia Police Chief, law enforcement received a ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 6:16 pm
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Visitors find kindness during visit to Covington County
A couple traveling to Covington County for Opp’s Rattlesnake Rodeo found some brightness in an otherwise miserable experience thanks to the kindness of others. Jeff ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, April 2, 2021 5:30 pm
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DTF ARRESTS SEVEN IN OPP DRUG BUST
A drug bust in Opp led to the arrest of seven people, including two for chemically endangering a one-year-old child. The 22nd Drug Task Force ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 2, 2021 12:13 pm
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Red Level house painted to raise awareness about suicide
A house in the Red Level Community has been painted with a mural on the side for parents and students to read as they go ...
by christophersmith, Thursday, April 1, 2021 6:05 pm
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Andalusia baby suffers from rare disease that turns soft tissue into bone
When Andalusia native Kolt Watson was born, the doctor’s assumed he was born with an abnormality in his toes, but what started as an abnormality ...
by christophersmith, Thursday, April 1, 2021 6:04 pm
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COVINGTON PEDIATRICS TO ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINE FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Covington Pediatrics, located at 614 W Bypass in Andalusia, will administer COVID-19 vaccines from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 2 ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 1, 2021 11:41 am
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Waitr Expands Footprint in Alabama – Launches in Andalusia
Waitr’s widespread appeal in Alabama has triggered the restaurant on-demand food app to expand its service to Andalusia. Delivery service has launched in Andalusia, increasing ...