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Opp council abates more properties
BY DONNAMY STEELE Three properties were deemed public nuisances and an alley vacate at the Opp City Council Meeting on Monday. Resolution 2020-15 is ...
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Davis: I’m counting on you, Andalusia
BY DONNAMY STEELE With recent events sparking a nationwide fight against racism and oppression, Andalusia native Darious Davis ...
Local uses talents to bring awareness
BY ORA NELSON An Andalusia resident has dedicated a recent art piece to the person who sparked the ...
Pastor: Unity, love, forgiveness is needed
Amid the protests and riots about the death of George Floyd, local pastor Tremayne Benson said he is ...
$22K raised for DeSylvia at benefit
More than $22,000 was raised for Eddie DeSylvia at The Oaks R.V. Park and Campground’s benefit last Saturday. ...
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Davis: I’m counting on you, Andalusia
BY DONNAMY STEELE With recent events sparking a nationwide fight against racism and oppression, Andalusia native Darious Davis gave a glimpse of what his experience ...
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Hurricane season predicted to be a strong one
By: Ora Nelson June 1 was the first day of what is expected to be an active hurricane season. “The prediction center did predict an ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:43 am
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Local LEOs give advice about human trafficking
By: Donnamy Steele Human trafficking may be the last thing on a teenager’s mind as they pack up their cars to go to the beach ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:42 am
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Tomberlin awarded AJHS Kirkland Award
Andalusia Junior High School eighth-grader Ava Tomberlin was awarded the Susan Jeaneace Kirkland Memorial Leadership Award for outstanding leadership, citizenship and service. “Susan was known ...
by christophersmith, Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:39 am
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Pastor: Do something to support change
After the death of George Floyd, riots and protests have covered not only the United States but the world and local pastor Darryl Calloway said ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:22 pm
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PEACEFUL PROTEST PLANNED
BY ORA NELSON There will be an organized, peaceful protest on the Andalusia court square on Sat., June 6, from noon until 2 p.m., for ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:21 pm
Opinion
Cleaner air during pandemic shows need for alternative fuels and electric vehicles
Photos of a smogless Los Angeles skyline set against a brilliant blue sky have emerged as an iconic image to showcase the impact of decreased ...
by Letter to the editor, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 3:47 pm
Columnists
What you want is not what you need
BY ALICE MAHOMES We want this virus to go away? The question is, what do we need to do to survive? Unlearn some bad habits, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 3:46 pm
Nancy Blackmon
We need to examine our hearts
It was about this time of the year when it happened. Maybe it was a bit later in the summer because it was a hot ...
by Nancy Blackmon, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 3:45 pm
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LBWCC Foundation Scholarship established in Memory of Dr. Jason Cain
The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC) Foundation announces a newly established scholarship in memory of Dr. Jason Cain, a longtime LBWCC employee who was dedicated to the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, June 1, 2020 1:43 pm
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Troy University freezes tuition for second year in a row
Troy University trustees on Thursday voted to freeze undergraduate and graduate tuition for the second straight year. “On behalf of the Board ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, June 1, 2020 1:40 pm
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Alabama Farmers Federation searching for photos for contest
Written by Marlee Moore The Alabama Farmers Federation is searching for a bumper crop of snapshots depicting the state’s No. 1 industry through the Farming ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, June 1, 2020 1:34 pm
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Andalusia’s first black councilman passes away
Lewis Carpenter, who was the first African American elected to serve on the Andalusia City Council, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Mizell Memorial Hospital. ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, May 30, 2020 7:35 pm
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Summer feeding program begins Monday
The City of Andalusia, in partnership with Andalusia City Schools, will provide a summer food distribution for children 18 and under on Mondays, beginning June ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, May 29, 2020 4:50 pm
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APL to provide curbside service for local patrons
The Andalusia Public Library will begin providing curbside service to its patrons this coming week. The library was closed to the public on the afternoon ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, May 29, 2020 4:49 pm
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Masonic Celebration canceled this year; treasure hunt still a go
Officials announced Friday that Florala’s annual 24th of June Masonic Celebration has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Due to the current ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 2:41 pm
Sports
RLHS HIRES NEW BASKETBALL COACHES
Red Level High School has hired Opp native Bridges Anderson as its new head varsity boys and girls basketball coach. He played varsity basketball for ...
by christophersmith, Friday, May 29, 2020 1:46 pm
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CEC embraces democracy at a distance by conducting 2020 annual meeting business via mail and online
As an active member of the community, Covington Electric Co-op takes great pride in the success of its annual meeting. Many CEC members look forward ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 9:30 am
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LBWCC bans smoking, vaping, tobacco on campus effective June 1
As of June 1, 2020, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is smoke-free, vape-free and tobacco-free. “We are creating a healthier environment for all to live, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 29, 2020 9:29 am
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Straughn grads view this week’s launch in Florida
Despite the scrubbing of the rocket launch on Wednesday, two Straughn High School graduates traveled down to Cape Canaveral and wanted to become part of ...
by christophersmith, Friday, May 29, 2020 9:28 am
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Andalusia Head Start holds drive-thru graduation
The drive-thru line at Andalusia Head Start looked a bit different On Thursday, as 19 children graduated from the program. Children’s heads popped up through ...
by christophersmith, Friday, May 29, 2020 9:27 am
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Traffic beginning to increase
BY DONNAMY STEELE Due to COVID-19, beaches and other popular vacation spots were closed during the spring break season. Now that everything is slowly reopening, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:53 pm
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Summer camps begin to open up with smaller numbers than usual
BY ORA NELSON Summer programs are trying to open in the summer while following the social distancing guidelines in place. Summer camps have been hit ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:52 pm
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Florida couple jailed for alleged burglaries
A Florida couple is behind bars after the Covington County Sheriff’s Department and the Criminal Investigations Unit started investigating a series of burglaries. The series ...
by christophersmith, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:51 pm
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Brundidge fought valiant battle, inspired others
After battling cancer for most of his life, Dee Brundidge’s fight is now over. At 20, Brundidge had beaten cancer twice and had been fighting ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 4:29 pm
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County may not reach threshold for FEMA funds
Covington County EMA said so far the county isn’t eligible for FEMA aid from the April 19 severe weather outbreak, but there is a small ...