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Worley achieves goal with promotion to master sergeant
Andalusia resident Tim Worley is proud to be a member of the United States Army, but he is even prouder after his promotion to the ...
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PowerSouth’s Woodard earns ‘Woman of Impact’ honor
For 30 years, Beth Woodard has shown passion in her job at PowerSouth and demonstrated a strong work ...
Strong defense propels Straughn to upset over ACA, 19-17
Straughn shocked Alabama Christian with a tremendous defensive effort and timely rushing for a critical 19-17 home win ...
Andalusia falls to Greenville in key region contest, 28-20
In a region contest that could give the winner an upper hand in playoff seeding going into the ...
Saints dispatch Lawson State, avenge early-season loss to Cougars
LBWCC avenged an early-season five-set loss to Lawson State Community College with a 3-0 home sweep today. The ...
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FUMC kicks off fall season with annual Pumpkin Patch
As autumn brings crisp, cool air, and the leaves begin to change colors, the First United Methodist Church of Andalusia is excited to host its ...
by Zack Maio.
Opp High School
Opp, Pleasant Home, Red Level fall in region play
Opp 7 Slocomb 40 The Bobcats saw their six-game winning streak end with a 40-7 loss at Slocomb in their bid for a region title. ...
by Zack Maio, Friday, October 15, 2021 10:42 pm
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Eagles breeze by Wildcats, sweep Kinston for area title
Pleasant Home won all six sets of the 1A Area 2 Tournament against Florala and Kinston for the area crown at home Thursday. First Semifinal: ...
by Zack Maio, Friday, October 15, 2021 1:53 pm
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The Vietnam War – Heroes Within a Divided Nation
As a special note, Covington Veterans Foundation will be bringing the Traveling Vietnam Wall to Andalusia at a date to be announced in 2022. The ...
by John Vick, Friday, October 15, 2021 12:22 pm
Florala High School
McKenzie holds off Florala, 44-35, for playoff berth
With the region’s fourth seed up for grabs, McKenzie clipped Florala, 44-35, in a high-stakes battle Thursday night. Florala (3-5, 3-3 1A Region 1) threw ...
by Zack Maio, Friday, October 15, 2021 10:54 am
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Straughn shows resiliency, wins twice for area championship
Straughn bent did not break and rallied by Dale County and Ashford to win the 4A Area 2 Tournament at home Wednesday. Head Coach Deidra ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, October 14, 2021 1:00 pm
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Tigers face big challenge against Alabama Christian
Following a crucial homecoming win, Straughn (5-3, 3-2 4A Region 1) prepares to host Alabama Christian (5-2, 4-1) Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Senior ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, October 14, 2021 11:39 am
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Red Level returns home to face undefeated Brantley
After being away from home for the last five weeks, Red Level is back home to take on Brantley (6-0, 5-0) Friday, Oct. 15 at ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:56 am
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Pleasant Home travels to Kinston for region contest
After a rough last-second loss, Pleasant Home (1-6, 1-4 1A Region 1) gets set to visit Kinston (5-3, 3-2) Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:03 am
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Bobcats eye region title with win at Slocomb
With five region games complete, the biggest one has arrived as Opp (7-1, 5-0 3A Region 2) visits Slocomb (4-3, 3-1) Friday, Oct. 15 at ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, October 14, 2021 9:24 am
Andalusia High School
Bulldogs return to region play against Greenville
Hoping to rebound from a tough non-region loss, Andalusia (5-3, 3-1 5A Region 2) remains home to meet Greenville (6-1, 4-0) Friday, Oct. 15 at ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:51 am
Florala High School
Florala turns focus to McKenzie for Thursday night game
With a last-second win in the books, Florala (3-4, 3-2 1A Region 1) looks forward to a matchup with McKenzie (4-3, 2-3) Thursday, Oct. 14 ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:18 am
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Theus receives player of the week honor
Gage Theus was named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Special Teams Player of the Week Tuesday. The former Andalusia Bulldog kicker is in his ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 11:50 am
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Opp finishes runner-up at 3A Area 4 Tournament
Opp split a pair of matches and earned the 3A Area 4 runner-up spot Tuesday. The three-seed Bobcats (5-19) downed two-seed New Brockton 3-1 (25-13, ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 9:19 am
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JSLA looks to start new tradition with ‘Witches Ride’
The Junior Service League of Andalusia has a goal to give back to the community through its first annual Witches Ride event. “We are a ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 8:42 am
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Commission votes against support for Rails to Trails
The Covington County Commission voted 2-1 to adopt a resolution expressing the lack of support for the Rails to Trails project at a regularly scheduled ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 7:30 am
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Opp students recognized for academic excellence in reading, math
Opp City Schools recognized last year’s third and fourth grade students for their scores on the end-of-year standardized assessment last Friday. “We would also like ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 11:35 am
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Arrive Alive: Andalusia High School students learn perils of drunk, distracted driving
Each October, the Andalusia High School Peer Helpers sponsor a safe driving awareness program, and this year’s event brought the Arrive Alive Tour to AHS ...
by Zack Maio, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 11:05 am
LBW Community College
LBWCC falls to Gadsden State in straight sets
Gadsden State earned a hard-fought 3-0 sweep at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in volleyball action Monday. “Considering the number of injuries and changes we ...
by Zack Maio, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:32 am
Andalusia High School
Postseason volleyball begins with area tournaments
With regular-season play complete, it’s win or go home time for all six Covington County volleyball teams. Each area will conduct an area tournament with ...
by Zack Maio, Monday, October 11, 2021 9:35 am
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Town hall meetings set to discuss strategic plan
The City of Andalusia is planning town hall meetings to receive public input to be used for a 10-year strategic development plan. There will be ...
by Robert Blankenship, Saturday, October 9, 2021 7:30 am
Opp High School
Opp edges closer to region title; Straughn wins Homecoming, Red Level falls
Opp 49 Wicksburg 6 Opp is one step closer to winning the 3A Region 2 title after claiming another victory Friday night. The Bobcats defeated ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, October 8, 2021 10:55 pm
Florala High School
Wildcats edge Eagles for last-second win, 19-12
In a defensive battle for both teams, Florala held on for a 19-12 road win at Pleasant Home Friday night. Neither team was able to ...
by Zack Maio, Friday, October 8, 2021 10:22 pm
Andalusia High School
Crestview rises late to snatch win against Andalusia, 27-21
The Andalusia Bulldogs led for three and half quarters, but ultimately fell to the Crestview Bulldogs in a cross-state game, 27-21. The Andalusia Bulldogs was ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, October 8, 2021 10:16 pm
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Local business showcased at first ‘Made in Alabama’
An Andalusia business is among those showcased at Alabama’s first “Made in Alabama” showcase, Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday, in partnership with the Alabama Department ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, October 8, 2021 2:48 pm
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Joseph M. Mikel, CWO4, U.S. Army, Helicopter Pilot, Vietnam Veteran Distinguished Flying Cross
It was getting late, almost dark, when the pilot of the H-21 gently eased the nose-gear of his helicopter against the hill in front. The ...