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AACC reveals performers for July Jamz 2025 concert series
With the official start of summer fast approaching, the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce has released the lineup ...
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State softball tournament expected to bring 30 teams to Andalusia
More than 30 teams are expected to participate when Andalusia hosts the Babe Ruth 8U, 10U and 12U ...
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County Commission sets evening meetings for summer
The Covington County Commission approved new evening meeting times for the second workshop and regular meeting in June, ...
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Infant tests positive for drugs, mother charged
An Andalusia woman is charged with chemical endangerment of a child after her newborn tested positive for amphetamines ...
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Shiver writes final chapter after teaching history for 30 years
After three decades of dedicated service in education, Tina Shiver has retired from her role as a history ...
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GALLERY: Carnley, Hammett address key issues at AACC’s Legislative Luncheon
Hammett and Carnley announce bids for re-election in 2026 Local business leaders, community members, and government officials gathered ...
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Andalusia Municipal Court moves to new facility
Andalusia’s Municipal Court on Friday began operating in its new facility on Coffee Street. The new facility, located ...
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GALLERY: Covington County 4-H students plant cotton seeds at Cotton Street Gallery
As part of the upcoming Cotton Street Gallery exhibition “Seed to Fashion: Then and Now,” Chuck Simon, county ...
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ACS ranked among Alabama’s top 25 districts by Niche
Andalusia City Schools has been named one of the top 25 school systems in Alabama, earning the 21st ...
Opinion
COLUMN: ‘Peanuts’ was sent forth for a purpose
I have one of those flip calendars that sits on the desk in my office at church. Do ...
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SES welcomes Daniel Rodgers as new principal for 2025-2026
Straughn Elementary School is set to welcome a familiar face as its new principal for the 2025-2026 school ...
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GALLERY: Andalusia Public Library begins 2025 Summer Reading Program
The Andalusia Public Library kicked off its annual Summer Reading Program this week. This year’s theme is “Color ...
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COLUMN: D-Day June 6, 1944 – 81 Years Ago
Author’s note: This original article has been re-written to include ten men from Covington County who participated in ...
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Johnson elected chair of PowerSouth board
Earl Johnson has been elected to a two-year term as Chairman of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative’s Board of Trustees. ...
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Covington Casket Company announces new distribution center in Louisiana
Alan Williamson, President of Covington Casket Company, is proud to announce the opening of a new distribution center ...
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Blueberry season kicks off with 2025 Alabama Blueberry Festival in Brewton
Written by Lisa Tindell of the Brewton Standard Blueberries are ripening on the bush and a team of ...
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GALLERY: Piggly Wiggly Andalusia debuts new self-serve buffet with daily specials
Shoppers at Piggly Wiggly in Andalusia can now enjoy both the aroma and taste of freshly cooked meals, ...
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Patriotic spirit sweeps Andalusia with DAR’s ‘Star-Spangled Surprise’
The Old Three Notch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is decorating the town red, ...
Sports
GALLERY: ASWA names 2025 All-State baseball players
The Alabama Sports Writers Association recently released its 2025 All-State baseball teams with eight players from five Covington ...
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Covington County chapter of Alabama alumni will host 25th annual scholarship golf tournament June 10
The Covington County Chapter of the University of Alabama National Alumni Association will host its 25th Annual Alabama ...
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Opp Pound Project hopes to give stray dogs safer path to adoption
Written by Robert Blankenship for the Star-News A nonprofit volunteer organization in Opp is working to provide a ...
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Andalusia Fire Department earns best-ever ISO rating
The Andalusia Fire Department improved its ISO rating from a Class 4 to a Class 3, the best ...
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Portion of Jackson Town Road to close for pipe replacement on June 4
The Covington County Engineer’s Office announces that a portion of Jackson Town Road, between Adams Pond Road and ...
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Mizell Memorial Hospital to close orthopedic services on June 20
After a comprehensive review of its operations, Mizell Memorial Hospital’s Board of Directors and officers have made the ...
Columnists
COLUMN: You are writing your obituary each day
In 1897, Mark Twain sent the following note to the London correspondent of the New York Journal, “The ...