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Andalusia City Schools among two systems in state to earn districtwide distinction from Apple

The Andalusia City School System was recognized this week as an Apple Distinguished School District, an honor from Apple, Inc. for the system’s commitment to ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Saturday, August 31, 2024 2:45 pm

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Eagles hold off Fruitdale to secure 14-6 victory

The Pleasant Home Eagles and Fruitdale Pirates scratched and clawed with each other for a full four quarters Friday night, but it was ultimately the ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, August 30, 2024 11:24 pm

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Local schools see improvements on state scores

Andalusia increases proficiency in ELA, Math and Science Local school systems saw improvements in many areas of standardized test scores, based on results released by the ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:15 am

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AHS graduates attend Cambridge through AHSSF’s study abroad program

Two members of Andalusia High School’s Class of 2021 traveled this summer to the University of Cambridge in England as the recipients of International Study ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Sunday, August 25, 2024 11:00 am

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PCI exhibit opens at Cotton Street Gallery Tuesday

The Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia is partnering Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an exhibition celebrating the tribe’s rich history of handcrafted regalia ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Saturday, August 24, 2024 1:00 pm

Andalusia High School

Bulldogs fall in tough test against 7A Enterprise, 35-7

The Andalusia Bulldogs could not keep pace with Enterprise Wildcats in the football season opener Friday night, falling 35-7. The Wildcats came into the season ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Friday, August 23, 2024 10:59 pm

Columnists

FLOWERS: Best governing being done by some of Alabama’s mayors

Over the years it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that matter, ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 4:37 pm

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Dr. David McCalman, Andalusia physician, education advocate, passes away

Dr. David McCalman, a longtime member of the local medical community and member of the Andalusia City Schools Board of Education, passed away Sunday, August ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 4:34 pm

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USDA Forest Service honors partners, volunteers in management of Conecuh National Forest

The USDA Forest Service recently held a Partnership and Volunteer Appreciation Day event to honor local residents, businesses and other organizations that play important roles ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 3:32 pm

Obituaries

Dr. David Michael McCalman II

Dr. David Michael McCalman II of Andalusia, Alabama passed away at UAB Hospital on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 59. A memorial ... Read more

by Robert Blankenship, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 3:24 pm

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