Robert Blankenship, Author at The Andalusia Star-News

Florala High School

Florala outlasts Red Level in defensive battle, 14-0

Florala came out on top in a hard-hitting, defensive battle against Red Level, 14-0. Both teams saw moderate success moving the ball early on, but ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, September 17, 2021 10:59 pm

COLUMN -- FEATURE SPOT

Twenty years later, hard to forget details of that single day: Sept. 11, 2001

The events of Sept. 11, 2001 may be 20 years in the past, but for many the memories of that day will never fade. It ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Saturday, September 11, 2021 7:30 am

News Main

Opp rolls to big win over Raiders, 49-21

The Opp Bobcats scored fast and often against the Houston Academy Raiders to claim their second area win of the season, 49-21. After each team ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, September 10, 2021 11:07 pm

Andalusia High School

Bulldogs fall, 28-14, after late surge by Pike Road

Andalusia held a lead for much of its contest against top-ranked Pike Road Friday night, but a late surge for the Patriots sent the Bulldogs ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, September 10, 2021 10:59 pm

Pleasant Home School

Pleasant Home sinks Georgiana in five overtimes, 26-20

The Pleasant Home Eagles brought home the first victory for first-year head coach Jeremy Silcox Friday night, defeating Georgiana 26-20 in five overtimes. The victory ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, September 3, 2021 10:59 pm

Opp High School

Opp deals shutout for win over New Brockton

Opp came away with a big shut-out victory on the road at New Brockton, 27-0, in their first region game of the season. The Bobcats ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, September 3, 2021 10:48 pm

Andalusia High School

Bulldogs roll over Rehobeth for region win, 45-6

The Andalusia Bulldogs kicked off at home for the first time this season and got off to a fast start in area play with a ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, September 3, 2021 9:32 pm

Andalusia High School

Fairhope shuts out Bulldogs, 28-0

Some early mistakes helped pave the way to an early deficit for the Andalusia Bulldogs as they fell to Fairhope Friday, 28-0. AHS Head Coach ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, August 27, 2021 9:37 pm

News

Unemployment rate down in Covington County

Covington County recorded a preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3 percent for July, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. July’s unemployment rate represented ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 11:37 am

Andalusia High School

Andalusia turns table on Faith Academy for 21-20 win

After Andalusia came up on the short end of a 10-9 thriller last season against Faith Academy, this time around it was the Bulldogs’ turn ... Read more