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CCBOE approves additional personnel for 2024-2025 school year
The Covington County Board of Education approved 13 personnel matters during a special called meeting on Wednesday, July 17. The board approved the following personnel matters: Leave of Absence The board granted a medical leave of absence with benefits under the Family Medical Leave Act to Bridget Williams, bus driver at Red Level School retroactive […] The post CCBOE approves additional personnel for 2024-2025 school year appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
29 and Main celebrates ribbon cutting
A local business in Dozier celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony with the Crenshaw County chamber of commerce, inviting friends and family to learn more about the new business. The venture, 29 and Main, is a new convenience store in Dozier, owned and operated by Celia and Tony Kelley, who work alongside their family and friends […] The post 29 and Main celebrates ribbon cutting appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Caroleene Dobson outspends Shomari Figures 3 to 1 on campaign in Alabama’s 2nd District race
The Democratic and Republican candidates in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District have raised similar amounts of money in campaign contributions, but Republican Caroleene Dobson has outspent Democrat Shomari Figures by a 3 to 1 margin so far in the race. Dobson, a Montgomery lawyer, has spent $1.73 million so...
Two Alabama GolfSuites locations set to open next year
GolfSuites first location in Alabama is slated to open in Opelika in April 2025. According to development company Broad Metro, construction will begin Aug. 13 on the facility at The Landings, located at the southeast corner of Gateway Drive, U.S. 280 and Interstate 85. The facility will be situated on...
Alabama Bans Kids Book Due To Author’s “Gay” Name
This sounds like an absolute joke. However, it appears to be 100% real. I love how this stuff makes ALL of Alabama look to folks around the USA. It seems pretty dang silly. "Read Me A Book, Stella" is written by Marie-Louise Gay. And that seems to be the problem....
Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax
Montgomery, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his strong support for a newly enacted law in Alabama that exempts deployed or mobilized troops from paying state income tax. This law, part of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package, was signed by Governor Kay Ivey last Thursday. […] The post Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Andalusia Stingrays continue winning ways to claim fourth district championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Andalusia Stingrays won their fourth district championship in a row on Saturday, July 13. Head coach Darren Forry gave all praise to his kids and parents. “This is all about those kids that put in the hard work over the past couple months...
CEC: Snake leads to over 1,000 without power
Covington Electric Cooperative Inc. experienced a large power outage on Tuesday that began at approximately 1:38 a.m. and lasted until 5 a.m. with 1,094 members affected in the Sanford, Woodlands, Mt. Pisgah, and Walmart areas. Reports indicated the outage was caused due to equipment damage at the Five Runs substation. A snake came into contact […] The post CEC: Snake leads to over 1,000 without power appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
New trucking hub coming to Dale Co., state commits almost two hundred thousand in funds
DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Dale County is receiving a $180,000 grant from the state to build a new trucking freight hub near Midland City. According to a release from the Governor’s office, this Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure to construct a 21,200-square-foot building for Averitt Express.
Wooten becomes seven-time domino tournament champion
Jerome Wooten of Kansas City, Missouri, continued to make history in Andalusia on Friday when he won his seventh World Championship Domino Tournament title. Wooten won the 2024 Singles Tournament. He previously was singles champion in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013. He won the doubles title in 2010 and 2015. Wooten defeated Kenneth Curtis to […] The post Wooten becomes seven-time domino tournament champion appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Covington County DYW program to be held Saturday at LBW Dixon Center
The Covington County Distinguished Young Women Program will be held on Saturday, July 20, at LBW Community College’s Dixon Center for the Performing Arts with two shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Unstoppable.” The participants will be split into two groups. Group A will include participants 1-9 and Group B […] The post GALLERY: Covington County DYW program to be held Saturday at LBW Dixon Center appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
DCS Superintendent fights against ‘harassment’ from community
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The Dothan City Schools Superintendent sent a letter to the Dothan community Tuesday night, defending his school and staff against what he calls “constant cyber harassment” and vitriol against his employees. In his letter, Dr. Dennis Coe said the recent vitriol, meaning cruel...
Southeast Health named top performing hospital for multiple treatments
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)—Southeast Health Medical Center has been named one of the 2024-2025 Best Hospitals for its high performance in stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and pneumonia treatments by U.S. News and World Report. “It is a direct reflection of the outstanding team of nurses, clinical staff,...
Dothan Leisure Services hosting annual Youth Fishing Day
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Something fishy is happening at Eastgate Park this weekend. On Saturday, between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., children ages 5 to 15 can participate in Dothan Leisure Services’ 27th Annual Youth Fishing Day. First, second, and third-place prizes will be given to those who...
Been Together 30 years. “She Fuss at me Like My Mama Because She Concerned About My Well-Being …”
Met: September 1993, at Troy University. They were both members of the gospel choir and met during rehearsal the day Marc joined. “I was in the tenor section and she was leading the song we were rehearsing, and I thought she was cute. We didn’t actually talk to each other until we were getting ready for the African Alliance Fashion Show [on campus] and we were both modeling in the show… and during a break, she was standing at the water fountain and I went over and introduced myself, I said ‘Hi, my name is Marc’, and she said ‘I know who you are’, and I thought that was a good thing, I was smiling and then she wiped the smile off my face,” Marc laughed.
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