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Alabama to knock down 110-year-old dam, freeing waterway for Gulf sturgeon
One of Alabama’s oldest hydroelectric dams is slated to be torn down, thanks to a collaboration between federal and state wildlife authorities, universities and non-profit groups. The Elba Hydroelectric Dam in Coffee County was finished in 1913 and provided electricity to southeast Alabama cities like Troy and Dothan when...
Elba dam, Huntsville mail, BSC baseball: Down in Alabama
Here’s to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country and keep the wolves from your door and mine. A 110-year-old dam in Coffee County is being taken down, reports AL.com’s Dennis Pillion. The Elba Hydroelectric Dam on the Pea River is one of the oldest...
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.
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.
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.
John M. Folmar sworn in as Crenshaw County District Judge
By Haley Mitchell Godwin A swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Crenshaw County District Judge John M. Folmar, was held May 17 at 3 p.m. inside the Crenshaw County Courthouse main courtroom. The oath of office was administered by Judge Cleveland (Clay) Poole, the presiding judge of the Second Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Butler, Crenshaw […] The post John M. Folmar sworn in as Crenshaw County District Judge appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority Awarded Grants for Elba Dam Removal Project
The Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority (CPYRWMA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $1.7 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and a $1.93 million grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support the removal of the inoperable Elba dam on the Pea […] The post Choctawhatchee, Pea and Yellow Rivers Watershed Management Authority Awarded Grants for Elba Dam Removal Project appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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