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Ramirez retires from Andalusia Animal Clinic after 27 years
After 27 years, Patty Ramirez is stepping away from the Andalusia Animal Clinic. A while ago, Ramirez said she was looking for a job because ...
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Nolen named Coterie Club Member of the Year
By: Donnamy Steele Coterie Club member Kelley White Nolen was awarded Member of the Year by the Coterie ...
Ramirez retires from Andalusia Animal Clinic after 27 years
After 27 years, Patty Ramirez is stepping away from the Andalusia Animal Clinic. A while ago, Ramirez said ...
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Nolen named Coterie Club Member of the Year
By: Donnamy Steele Coterie Club member Kelley White Nolen was awarded Member of the Year by the Coterie Club. She has been an active member ...
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Straughn takes down Bullock County
The Straughn High School Tigers varsity football team (3-0) is starting the season strong with three wins under their belt after defeating Bullock County Friday ...
by christophersmith, Saturday, September 5, 2020 10:12 am
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FIRST WIN, REGION WIN: Andalusia gets the ‘W’ against 5A Rehobeth 38-22
The Andalusia High School Bulldogs varsity football team (1-2) got their first win of the season and first region win against the Rehobeth High School ...
by christophersmith, Saturday, September 5, 2020 10:10 am
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Red Level falls to McKenzie
By: Donnamy Steele The Red Level High School varsity football team (0-2) fell to the McKenzie tigers Friday night, 50-12. Brody Ingram and Parker Adams ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 5, 2020 9:44 am
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Opp wins big against New Brockton
In their first-ever meeting, the Opp High School Bobcats varsity football team (2-1) took the ‘W’ over New Brockton Friday night 43-16. OHS head coach ...
by christophersmith, Saturday, September 5, 2020 9:43 am
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ANOTHER SHUT OUT FOR THE WILDCATS
The Florala High School Wildcats (3-0) are on a three game winning streak after defeating Samson High School Friday night 44-0. The Wildcats started things ...
by christophersmith, Saturday, September 5, 2020 9:42 am
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County, City Schools to offer free meals to all students
Thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture extending its Summer Food Program, all students at Andalusia City Schools, Covington County Schools and Opp City ...
by christophersmith, Friday, September 4, 2020 4:21 pm
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WENDY’S COMING TO ANDALUSIA
This sign went up on the bypass in Andalusia today, opposite McDonald’s and near Arby’s. According to Andalusia’s Communications Director, Michele Gerlach, an official marketing ...
by christophersmith, Friday, September 4, 2020 3:55 pm
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Andalusia man pleads guilty to drug charges
An Andalusia man pleaded guilty this week to possession of a controlled substance and intent to distribute. Reginald Shamone Thompson, 37, of Andalusia, pleaded guilty ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 4, 2020 2:09 pm
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Andalusia man pleads guilty to domestic violence and drug charges
An Andalusia man pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges and drug charges on Wednesday. Brandon Lee Elmore, 29, of Andalusia, pleaded guilty Wednesday to Domestic ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 3, 2020 3:52 pm
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West Virginia man behind bars for sending explicit photos to Covington County 14-year-old girl
A West Virginia man is behind bars for sending explicit pictures to a 14-year-old Covington County girl. On Aug., 31, 2020, a Barbour County, West Virginia ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 5:39 pm
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STRAUGHN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS: 2020 Gridiron Glory
In the 2020 Gridiron Glory, the Straughn High School Cheerleaders were named incorrectly. The Star-News sincerely apologizes for this and will gladly print a corrected ...
by christophersmith, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 10:47 am
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Blankenship named publisher of Star-News, Atmore Advance, Brewton Standard
Robert Blankenship has been named the regional publisher of the Andalusia Star-News, Brewton Standard and Atmore Advance and all affiliated print and digital products. Blankenship, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:27 pm
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LifeSouth in dire need of blood donations
By: Donnamy Steele Lifesouth Community Blood Bank is facing an emergency need for blood donations. Jasmine Edwards and Melinda Hinds explained that the need is ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:25 pm
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APD investigating accident
The Andalusia Police Department is investigating an accident near the entrance of the Covington Mall in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:22 pm
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Recruits welcomed back to APD after attending academy
By: Donnamy Steele The Andalusia Police Department welcomed three new police officers to the department on Friday. Trevor Reaves, Thomas Abate, and Ludger Boswell recently ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:21 pm
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Opp Elementary, Middle to resume regular schedule
Encouraging COVID-19 numbers mean Opp students will be returning to the classroom soon. Opp City Schools will transition to full-time instruction for Opp Elementary and ...
by christophersmith, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:16 pm
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AJHS SHOW TOUGHNESS: Bulldogs fight hard, but lose to Coppinville Eagles in opener
Last Thursday night, the AJHS Bulldogs began their 2020-2021 campaign on the road versus the Coppinville Eagles. A large contingent of the Bulldog faithful followed ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:13 pm
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Juvenile commits suicide
On Mon., Aug. 31, around 8:19 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a deceased juvenile on Ard Creek Road in the Police Jurisdiction of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 4:11 pm
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Council steps up, offers more competitive pay for law enforcement
The Andalusia City Council on Tuesday approved a policy change that increases pay for across-the-board for police officers. The move came in an effort to ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 3:57 pm
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BULLDOGS FIGHT HARD: AHS falls to Fairhope Pirates by a touchdown Friday night
The Andalusia High School Bulldogs (0-2) fought until the last minute but were unable to take down the 7A Fairhope Pirates on Friday night 28-21. ...
by christophersmith, Friday, August 28, 2020 11:33 pm
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Bobcats fall to Elba Tigers
The Opp High School Bobcats (1-1) fought hard, but in the end lost by five points against a tough Elba Tiger Football team 26-21. “The ...
by christophersmith, Friday, August 28, 2020 11:24 pm
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WILDCATS BLOW OUT LIONS
The Florala Wildcats (2-0) had a huge night on offense blowing out the Houston County Lions 56-14 Friday night. “You can’t complain when you score ...
by christophersmith, Friday, August 28, 2020 11:23 pm
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Straughn shuts out Red Level
By: Donnamy Steele The Straughn High School Tigers gained their second win of the season over Red Level High School on Friday, 19-0. SHS quarterback ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 28, 2020 11:19 pm
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Andalusia Chamber holds Chamber Classic Golf Tourney
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held its signature golf tournament, The Chamber Classic this week on the beautiful 18-hole course at the Andalusia Country ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 28, 2020 5:26 pm
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Chamber seeks nominations for Board of Directors
The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors for the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting the names of individuals from the membership ...