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Update: Tornado watch issued for Covington County Tuesday morning
An updated tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 6:53 a.m. in effect until 8 a.m. for Covington County. Tornado watch vs. Tornado warning: Know the difference. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the distinction between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can be...
Covington County Recreation Board names Rodgers as next baseball president
The Covington County Recreation Board unanimously approved Daniel Rodgers as its new boys’ baseball president at a meeting held on Saturday, Jan. 6. Rodgers will oversee all baseball operations for Covington County’s Youth Rec League, which consists of ages 5 through 16. “Some of my best memories growing up were participating in Covington County baseball. […] The post Covington County Recreation Board names Rodgers as next baseball president appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
City officials: Tenth annual Candyland another success for Andalusia
The Andalusia City Council received a positive report on the tenth annual Christmas in Candyland activities during a meeting on Tuesday. Michele Gerlach, communications director for the City of Andalusia, said this year’s Candyland brought new publicity to the city, including being named among “The Most Magical Christmas Towns in the United States” by Country […] The post City officials: Tenth annual Candyland another success for Andalusia appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington County landfill faces fines for violations
A Covington County landfill could be ordered to pay a fine for multiple environmental violations. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is recommending that Ashberry Landfill, located near Opp, to pay a civil penalty of $151,950 for the alleged violations. Ashberry Landfill, LLC operates the Ashberry C/D Landfill and Tire Recycling Facility, processing tires as […] The post Covington County landfill faces fines for violations appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Historical Society features city’s downtown murals in new calendar available through fundraiser
The Covington Historical Society is now selling 2024 calendars with a “The Murals of Andalusia” theme for $20. The calendar features one of the city’s color murals each month along with an abbreviated description of that particular scene. These calendars are ideal for business or home offices. “In addition to our ordinary expenses we continue […] The post Historical Society features city’s downtown murals in new calendar available through fundraiser appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia City Council approves new police vehicles, makes board appointment
The Andalusia City Council approved four new vehicles to be used by the Andalusia Police Department and also made an Industrial Development Board appointment on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The council heard a proposal from Chief Paul Hudson regarding the purchase of additional vehicles, equipment, and cameras for the police department. “We have been purchasing four […] The post Andalusia City Council approves new police vehicles, makes board appointment appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
COLUMN: Mission Over Munich – November 16, 1944 Samuel Marlin Hamilton, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Force – WWII Part 1
On the morning of November 16, 1944, Sam Hamilton’s B-24 was the lead plane in the second attack group that took off from Spinazzola field in Foggia, Italy. Their target for the day was the railroad marshalling yards at Munich, Germany. Their plane was designated White L [for love] and was piloted by Captain Clifford […] The post COLUMN: Mission Over Munich – November 16, 1944 Samuel Marlin Hamilton, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Force – WWII Part 1 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Commission approves four road closures, new county seals
The Covington County Commission approved four road closures following a public hearing and adopted new seals for the county at its final meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 12. County Engineer Lynn Ralls stated that the commission was petitioned to close Toucan Road. “Toucan Road is on U.S. Highway 29 off Sims Road. The […] The post Commission approves four road closures, new county seals appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Alabama Association of School Board recognizes ACS board member
Sammy Glover of Andalusia City Schools was recently recognized by the Alabama Association of School Boards’ School Board Member Academy. The Master School Board Member level recognizes board members who have completed all four levels of the AASB School Board Member Academy, which includes earning 100 training hours and completing all eight core courses. Recipients […] The post Alabama Association of School Board recognizes ACS board member appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Additional day of Candyland added to schedule
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Andalusia have added an additional day to the Candyland schedule, just in time to celebrate the school holiday break. In addition to the previously booked days, Christmas in Candyland will be open from 1 until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. The remaining full and […] The post Additional day of Candyland added to schedule appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
This Alabama town creates holiday magic year after year
Even the biggest Scrooge or Grinch you know will have a smile on their face at the irresistible Christmas in Candyland, Andalusia’s annual holiday extravaganza. It’s impossible not to have a good time at this family-friendly, free event that offers something for everyone. (It will be open one last time, the weekend after Christmas.)
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