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Remember When

Remember when: Flu of 1918 claimed prominent locals

In 1918 the flu epidemic arrived as a great war was raging in Europe. It has been called “the greatest medical holocaust in history.” One ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, February 3, 2018 2:55 am

Mrs. Grundy

Remember when: It’s yesterday once more

A song from The Carpenters 1973 album, “Yesterday Once More” was sung at the Covington Arts Council’s performance the other evening, “Close To You, The ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, January 27, 2018 2:05 am

Lifestyles

Historical Society members share memories, collectibles

“Americans’ Passion for Collecting the Past” was the topic for the January program of the Covington Historical Society on January 25. David Wyatt, president presided ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, January 27, 2018 2:04 am

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Remember when: Sidewalk neighborhood memories

Peggy Lee, an American jazz and popular music singer began as a vocalist on local radio singing with Benny Goodman’s band in the 1940s. She ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, January 20, 2018 1:57 am

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Remember when: Mr. Wingard won’t be forgotten

“Ah, yes, I remember it well” are the lyrics from the 1958 Broadway show “Gigi” by Lerner & Loewe. Maurice Chevalier and Hermione Gingold appeared ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, January 13, 2018 12:00 am

Remember When

Remember When: Andalusia’s star was bright in ‘58

January of 1958, Andalusia citizens were busy with a new campaign. From The Andalusia Star News archives, it is inspiring to see happenings of our ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, December 30, 2017 3:24 am

Remember When

Remember When: Jingle bell rockin’ in Andalusia 1957

In 1957 Elvis’ Christmas Album was revolutionary at the time. Irving Berlin, the author of “White Christmas” was so scandalized by Elvis’ 1957 version of ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, December 23, 2017 2:52 am

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Remember when: The embarking of Andalusia prosperity 100 years ago

It is so inspiring to read the headlines and news stories in the old Andalusia Star-News one hundred years ago. The newspapers on microfilm at ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, December 16, 2017 1:55 am

Remember When

Remember When: ‘A dream city’

1949 was a good post World War II year in the life of Andalusians especially with a new “Cancer Awareness” program becoming more intense led ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, December 9, 2017 2:01 am

Remember When

Remember When: Call back yesterday

Yes, “Call back yesterday” as Shakespeare once said! A hundred years ago sounds like a long time ago, but in 1915 when this column begins, ... Read more

by Sue Wilson, Saturday, December 2, 2017 2:53 am

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