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At long last, family visits mountaintop

There’s no question or doubt about it — I love taking pictures. Over the past weekend, I spent some quality time with my family in ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 12:00 am

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National Forest has improvements, new app

The U.S. Forest Service announced enhancements to area recreational sites in the Conecuh National Forest, and is now offering a mobile app that visitors can ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Saturday, March 21, 2015 1:35 am

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ACHOO!  Rains to wipe away pollen

With the first day of spring came a healthy dose of pollen. According to a pollen index from the Weather Underground’s website, the pollen index ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Saturday, March 21, 2015 1:19 am

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Trent named super; leaving FUMC

Andalusia First United Methodist Church Pastor Tim Trent was recently named the District Superintendent of the Pensacola District. Bishop Paul L. Leeland of the Alabama ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Saturday, March 21, 2015 1:14 am

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PGA golfer: Put your pride aside, ask for help

Steve Hutton isn’t one for silver linings. Hutton was the guest speaker for the Old School Men’s Meeting Thursday night at the Stanley Community Center, ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Saturday, March 21, 2015 1:11 am

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Arabian horse show starts today

With a rhythmic gate, Peri Wilson of Tavares, Fla., guided her horse during practice on Thursday in preparation for the Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Show ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Friday, March 20, 2015 12:00 am

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Charter schools OK’d, not expected here

Gov. Robert Bentley Thursday signed charter schools into law in Alabama, but the new legislation isn’t likely to affect school systems in Covington County, local ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:13 pm

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Students challenge peers, raise money for outdoor classroom

Six Red Level Elementary School students showed leadership last month by challenging their peers and making an outdoor classroom possible. Fifth graders Bryson Pate, Caylee ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:58 am

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County schools get re-accreditation; more electronics recommended

AdvancED officials recommended a 5-year reaccreditation for Covington County Schools and noted areas for improvement during Wednesday’s board of education meeting. Since Sunday night, the ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:55 am

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2 retiring from county school system

In other business, the board: • heard a presentation by Kelly McCollough, special services administrator, concerning recent evaluations of special education records conducted by by state ... Read more

by Andrew Garner, Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:53 am

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