About Us
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The Andalusia Star-News
207 Dunson St.
Andalusia, AL 36420
Phone
Phone: 334-222-2402
Publishing Information
The Andalusia Star-News publishes a print edition and e-Edition every Wednesday and Saturday. Our office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Subscriber Benefits
When you are a subscriber to The Andalusia Star-News, you haven’t just bought a newspaper, you receive our digital products, too — regular email news if you wish, our website and news updates and the eEdition of our print product. You would buy an experience shared with thousands of other households.
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 31 years. He serves as advertising manager. He's an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan and is married to Patty. They have one son, David.
Jakelyn Carter
Multimedia Marketing Specialist
Jakelyn Carter joined the Andalusia Star-News in March 2023 as a multimedia marketing specialist. She is an Andalusia native who graduated from Andalusia High School in 2011 and Troy University in 2020 where she majored in Communications and minored in Public Relations. When she's not at the Star-News, Jakelyn spends her free time with her family. She has two sons, Major and Mazi.
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 volleyball and basketball.
Lisa Eisenberger
Office Manager
Lisa Eisenberger joined the Andalusia 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 and bookkeeper for the Star-News. When she's not at the Star-News, Lisa is a professional photographer. She and her husband, Clifford, have two daughters, Ava and Everly.
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, Maliki.
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