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Andalusia City Council rejects Heritage Park bids
Construction at the site of the future Heritage Park has hit a snag as bids for a construction portion of the project came in higher than estimated. According to Mayor Earl Johnson, the city received three bids for construction work. The lowest bid came in at $300,000 with the two others coming in at $600,000 […] The post Andalusia City Council rejects Heritage Park bids appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: CCBOE renews contract for superintendent
The Covington County Board of Education renewed the contract of Superintendent Shannon Driver and approved eight personnel matters during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21. The board renewed a three-year contract for Driver as the system’s superintendent effective July 1. “Mr. Driver, you do more work than I ever thought you did, and […] The post GALLERY: CCBOE renews contract for superintendent appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
CCBOE to destroy special education records
The Covington County Board of Education is scheduled to destroy special education records on June 3, 2024. Records set to be destroyed are those of students born in 1998. Parents of a child or a former student aged 26, in Covington County Schools, born in 1998, may pick up records at the Covington County Board […] The post CCBOE to destroy special education records appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
World War II Night held at museum in Florala
The Covington Region Honor Flight Committee salutes Ron Hargrove for hosting “A Night at the Museum” in April in Florala. The purpose of the memorable event was to raise much-needed funds for the upcoming Honor Flight, scheduled for this October. He gave those who attended a look back at World War II, as they toured […] The post World War II Night held at museum in Florala appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington County unemployment decreases to 2.9 percent in April
Covington County’s unemployment rate for April 2024 decreased from the prior month while increasing year over year, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. The priliminary, non-seasonlly adjusted unemployment rate in Covington County for April was 2.9 percent, down from March’s rate of 3.5 percent. It is up from April 2023’s rate of 2 percent. […] The post Covington County unemployment decreases to 2.9 percent in April appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Covington County Friday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 4:33 p.m. valid until 5:15 p.m. for Covington County. Expect quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 4:33 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of Laurel Hill,...
CVP to present ‘Banner Walking Tour’ this Saturday
The Covington Veterans Foundation will present “Step Into History: Veterans Tribute Walking Tour”, on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at the Covington Veterans Memorial. This tour will highlight the stories and sacrifices of those who died from our area in our nation’s conflicts. Among these are Comer Wilson who died aboard the U.S.S. Arizona at […] The post CVP to present ‘Banner Walking Tour’ this Saturday appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Update: Quarter-sized hail expected with tornado to hit Covington County Friday
On Friday at 4:19 p.m. an updated tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4:30 p.m. for Covington County. Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is expected with the incoming storm. "At 4:19 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles east...
Opp & Covington County Chamber of Commerce names 2024 award recipients
The Opp and Covington County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Opp Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, June 13. During the event, the chamber will induct two Opp citizens into the Hall of Fame and will present other awards, including Business of the Year, the Spirit of Opportunity Award, One of Opp’s Own […] The post Opp & Covington County Chamber of Commerce names 2024 award recipients appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Commission approves funds for Conecuh Sausage plant
The Covington County Commission approved additional funding for an economic development project with the City of Andalusia for Conecuh Sausage Company at a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 14. The cost of fencing, sod, and other finishing touches at the location will be up to $240,000 in a partnership with the city. The commission […] The post Commission approves funds for Conecuh Sausage plant appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Grit + Grind adds fourth location in county; holds ribbon cutting with Andalusia Chamber
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Grit + Grind Coffee’s newest location at the LBW Student Center in Andalusia on Thursday, May 16. Among those in attendance were Grit + Grind owners Eric and Destiny Rowell and staff, AACC Executive Director Mellisa King, AACC Director of Membership Services Maggie Holmes, […] The post Grit + Grind adds fourth location in county; holds ribbon cutting with Andalusia Chamber appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
City of Andalusia chosen for Innovate Alabama Network
The City of Andalusia recently was selected as a new member of the Innovate Alabama Network, and was awarded $65,000 in grant funding for technology in its new Heritage Park. The designation program is administered by Innovate Alabama, which is a statewide public-private partnership focused on entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. The organization was formed as […] The post City of Andalusia chosen for Innovate Alabama Network appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
McCurley, Wyatt will be inducted into Opp Hall of Fame during annual banquet on June 13
The Opp and Covington County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Opp Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, June 13. During the event, the chamber will induct two Opp citizens into the Hall of Fame and will present other awards, including Business of the Year, the Spirit of Opportunity Award, One of Opp’s Own […] The post McCurley, Wyatt will be inducted into Opp Hall of Fame during annual banquet on June 13 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Flood advisory for Covington County until Saturday midday
On Saturday at 7:48 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 11 a.m. for Covington County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering...
4-H students bring home ribbons from Regional Congress competition
Covington County 4-H recently sent 10 students to the 4-H Regional Congress held at Luverne High School on Saturday, April 27. Students competed in six events, and Covington County finished with six winners in various categories. Those include Birdhouse, Blocks Rocks (Lego), The World I See (Photography), Public Speaking, and Freestyle Showcase Competitions. These students […] The post 4-H students bring home ribbons from Regional Congress competition appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
New pay for Andalusia City Council, mayor approved; takes effect after 2025 election
Members of the Andalusia City Council and the mayor will receive a pay increase with the next administration. Following a first reading in April on the ordinance to increase elected officials’ compensation, the council voted unanimously for its approval during a meeting on Wednesday, May 8. The ordinance will increase the salary of the mayor […] The post New pay for Andalusia City Council, mayor approved; takes effect after 2025 election appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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