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City changes voting schedules to comply with state voting laws
Voters in the City of Andalusia will wait one additional year before electing members of the Andalusia City Schools Board of Education. In an effort ...
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Owner of Taupe Tansy Boutique enjoys being her own boss
While attending college, Jacie Williamson had a vision, and once she finished, a light went off, which led ...
Little Caesars free pizza event attempts to take slice out of hunger
The Little Caesars Love Kitchen stopped in Andalusia and served free pizza to the public Tuesday. The pizza ...
Covington County Sav-A-Life holds annual banquet
Those involved in the Sav-A-Life ministry gathered Monday night to celebrate the organization’s successes over the past year. ...
King changes course to open local boutique business
Once LeAnn King finished her associate degree, the plan was to continue her education, but she felt God ...
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CAPTAIN FOR A DAY: Carroll battles obstacles; gets to be ‘captain’ for local fire department
Four-year-old Reed Carroll has already faced so much in his young life after being diagnosed with chiari malformation type I. He was recently surprised by ...
by Zack Maio.
Andalusia High School
Opp up three spots in latest ASWA football poll
Opp is the lone Covington County team ranked in the most recent Alabama Sports Writers Association football rankings released Wednesday. The Bobcats moved from number ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 10:33 am
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County enters contract with CATS; replaces grader fleet
The Covington County Commission met Tuesday and approved contracts involving public transportation and entering into a lease for motor graders. The commission voted to enter ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, September 20, 2021 11:35 am
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Efforts underway to raise funds for family’s medical expenses
For 11-year-old Riven Adams, a motor vehicle accident in May 2020 completely changed the course of his life. Adams sustained life-threatening internal injuries, which have ...
by Zack Maio, Saturday, September 18, 2021 7:30 am
Opp High School
Opp wins Homecoming over Daleville, 55-0; PHS, SHS fall to tough region opponents
Opp 55 Daleville 0 The Bobcats celebrated by earning the largest victory in school history on Homecoming Friday night with a thumping of the Warhawks. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 17, 2021 11:03 pm
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 ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, September 17, 2021 10:59 pm
Andalusia High School
Bulldogs pummel Charles Henderson, 58-28
Andalusia used a strong offensive attack with eight touchdowns and ran all over Charles Henderson at home, 58-28, Friday night. The Trojans wasted no time ...
by Zack Maio, Friday, September 17, 2021 10:52 pm
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Marcus Randolph Kyzar, Major, U.S. Army Air Force, WW II, and U.S. Air Force Veteran
Randolph Kyzar was one of at least two Andalusia High School graduates to fly The Hump during WW II, the other being Dempsey Albritton [see ...
by John Vick, Friday, September 17, 2021 12:11 pm
Florala High School
Florala, Red Level ready for county, region rivalry
With both teams looking for a region leg up, Florala (1-2, 1-1 1A Region 1) welcomes Red Level (1-2, 1-1) at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, September 16, 2021 1:17 pm
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Straughn takes perfect record on the road to Montgomery against St. James
First place in the region is up for grabs as Straughn (4-0, 2-0 4A Region 2) heads to the capital city Friday, Sept. 17 at ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, September 16, 2021 11:51 am
Andalusia High School
Andalusia returns home for date with Charles Henderson
After a tough finish last week, Andalusia (2-2, 1-1) seeks another big win against Charles Henderson (0-3, 0-1) Friday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. The ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, September 16, 2021 10:38 am
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Pleasant Home looks to keep improving against Brantley
As the first half of region play concludes, Pleasant Home (1-2, 1-1 1A Region 1) faces a tough foe in Brantley (2-0, 2-0) Friday, Sept. ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:24 am
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Opp welcomes Daleville for homecoming game
Opp (3-1, 2-0 3A Region 2) looks to continue an undefeated start in region play against Daleville (0-4, 0-2) Friday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. ...
by Zack Maio, Thursday, September 16, 2021 8:13 am
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Praying Hands program seeks sponsors for seniors at Christmas
The City of Andalusia’s Adult Activity Center and Senior Nutrition staff members are seeking sponsors for their annual Praying Hands program. The staff organizes the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 1:27 pm
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WWII vet to take Dream Flight Friday
Seventy-seven years after his military career began, decorated World War II and Vietnam veteran Richard Eugene Warnick, 95, will be honored this week by the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 12:08 pm
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Full Tummy Project fundraisers help supplement food needs
The Full Tummy Project of Covington County is a non-profit weekend backpack program that offers a free supply of nutritious meals and snacks for children in grades ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 9:53 am
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Goto joins medical staff at Mizell Memorial Hospital
Dr. Mark Goto is the latest addition to the local healthcare community as an ear, nose, and throat specialist at Mizell Memorial Hospital. Originally from ...
by Zack Maio, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 8:29 am
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Lights, batting cages, golf carts: City Council approves quality of life purchases
The Andalusia City Council last week voted to continue to improve the quality of life for local residents by adding more lights and a new ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 5:12 pm
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Suspect arrested after standoff
A suspect was arrested Monday after a standoff led to the use of tear gas. According to a statement by the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 4:52 pm
Andalusia High School
Andalusia falls to T.R. Miller in four sets
Both teams fought hard as T.R. Miller edged Andalusia, 3-1, in a tight volleyball match Monday night. AHS Head Coach Angie Grimes said it was ...
by Zack Maio, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 4:48 pm
Florala High School
Florala earns win over Georgiana; Tigers, Eagles drop region games
After starting the season with two road losses, Florala kicked off at home for the first time Friday night and came away with a big ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 10, 2021 11:17 pm
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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 ...
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 ...
by Robert Blankenship, Friday, September 10, 2021 10:59 pm
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Strong start lifts Straughn over Ashford, 42-20
The Straughn Tigers blitzed Ashford with a powerful passing game in their first home game for a 42-20 win Friday night. Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease ...
by Zack Maio, Friday, September 10, 2021 10:53 pm
LBW Community College
HISTORY MADE: LBWCC Volleyball sweeps first-ever home match
A day for the history books turned out well as LBW Community College took down Southern Union State CC with a 3-0 sweep Friday afternoon. ...
by Zack Maio, Friday, September 10, 2021 4:43 pm
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Andalusia mayor among six to reach vaccination goal
Covington County is among only six counties to meet the goal for We Can Do This Alabama, a statewide grassroots effort to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations. ...