About Us
Staff List
Robert Blankenship
Publisher
Robert Blankenship is a 23-year veteran in community journalism having worked at newspapers in Alabama, Mississippi, and Indiana. He grew up in Russellville, Alabama and is a graduate of the University of North Alabama. He is married to Melissa Blankenship and they have two children, Samuel and Emma. He joined the Andalusia Star-News in 2020.
Ruck Ashworth
Advertising Manager
Ruck Ashworth has worked at the Andalusia Star-News for 27 years. He serves as advertising manager. He's an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan, and is married to Patty. They have one son, David.
Anna Carver
Marketing Consultant
Anna Carver is a marketing consultant with the Andalusia Star-News. Anna is a resident of Brantley, Alabama and a graduate of Crenshaw Christian Academy. She earned an Associate’s Degree at LBW Community College where she was a member of the music ensemble. In her spare time, Anna enjoys music and is a member of two bands: One Step Closer and Rooted Freedom. Anna has a son, Dane. She joined the Andalusia Star-News in 2021.
Zack Maio
Staff Writer
Zack Maio joined the Andalusia Star-News in June 2021 as a Staff Writer. He is an Andalusia native who graduated from Straughn High School in 2005 and The University of West Alabama in 2008 where he holds degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. He previously wrote in the Straughn community for 10 years and served as the high school’s sports reporter. Zack was also the statistician for varsity football and baseball as well as the clock operator for basketball.
Lisa Eisenberger
Office Manager
Lisa Eisenberger joined the Star-News in August 2019. Originally from Mississippi, she holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Lisa serves as office manager for the Star-News as well as photographer for our Absolutely Andalusia magazine. When she's not at the Star-News, Lisa is a professional photographer. She and her husband, Clifford, have two daughters.
Chris Halford
Circulation Manager
Chris Halford joined the Andalusia Star-News in fall of 2010. He worked his way from mailroom inserter to mailroom manager. He also has served as a carrier for the Star-News. In August 2019, he joined the Star-News as circulation manager. He is a Covington County native and attended Straughn High School. He is an avid Auburn Tigers fan and enjoys spending time with his son.
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