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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.
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.
Animal talent from upcoming film to visit Gross Out Camp
Ginger reveled in her movie stardom in her private trailer while she waited on co-stars, Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell, to complete their scenes in the upcoming movie, “The Rivals of Amziah King.” The movie was filmed primarily in Alabama, and thus needed local talent. Ginger, who helps catch the bad guy, will be visiting […] The post Animal talent from upcoming film to visit Gross Out Camp appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Amanda Walker: The old piano on the porch
I don’t even know why it is sad to me. It represents a time long before I was born – and I’m dancing around the just over the half century mark. The only way I had any awareness of the piano being there is because it sits on the porch of a house facing County Road29 in the community of Old Texas. That is one of the many backroad route options from my house to Red Level in Covington County.
GALLERY: Miss Andalusia Pageant announces 2024 winners
The Miss Andalusia Pageant was held Sunday, April 28, at the LBW Dixon Center for the Performing Arts with 68 contestants participating. The pageant is a preliminary for the National Peanut Festival Pageant and is a fundraiser for the Andalusia City Schools Parent-Teacher Association. “This year’s pageants would not have been possible without all of […] The post GALLERY: Miss Andalusia Pageant announces 2024 winners appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
First-time fashion show fundraiser considered big success by organizers
A fashion show fundraising event hosted by AIR Artists proved to be a big success, according to organizers. AIR Artists welcomed the community to its “Timeless Fashions: A Tribute to International Fashion Designer Vicky Tiel” on Saturday, April 6, with a sold-out crowd and plenty of positive feedback. The event took place at the historic […] The post First-time fashion show fundraiser considered big success by organizers appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
AHS FCCLA visits fashion market in Atlanta for eighth time
The Andalusia High School chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America recently made memories that will last a lifetime during a two-day trip in Atlanta last week. A total of 15 FCCLA members attended the AmericasMart Fashion Market on Thursday, April 11. FCCLA students were in attendance at the fashion market for the […] The post AHS FCCLA visits fashion market in Atlanta for eighth time appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Carolina Focus with Sharon Thorsland and Ed Billick – Sunday April 14, 2024
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Andalusia Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Lost Pizza
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Lost Pizza Co. on Thursday, April 11. Among those in attendance were Patrick Kirkland and family, cutting the ribbon; Caine Conway; Cody Powers and family; AACC Executive Director Mellisa King, right of ribbon; AACC Director of Membership Services Maggie Holmes, left of ribbon; Chamber […] The post Andalusia Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Lost Pizza appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
McGuire signs copies of second book at Andalusia Public Library
Andalusia Public Library hosted a book signing for Trippy McGuire and his second book “Splendors from Our Past: The Shepard Mansion, The Shepard Family and the Ghost Town of Poley, Alabama” on Wednesday, April 10. In addition to being an author, McGuire serves as chairman of the Covington County Children’s Policy Council and Alabama Partnership […] The post McGuire signs copies of second book at Andalusia Public Library appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
‘Timeless Fashions’ set for Saturday at historic train depot
AIR Artists Inc. will host “Timeless Fashions: A Tribute to International Fashion Designer Vicky Tiel” this Saturday, April 6, starting at 6 p.m. The fashion show will take place at the historic Andalusia Railroad Depot on South Cotton Street. Tiel began designing clothes in the 1960s and is perhaps the only American to have operated […] The post ‘Timeless Fashions’ set for Saturday at historic train depot appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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