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LBW sophomore receives mascot scholarship as school’s next ‘Blue’
LBW Community College sophomore Bailey Maddox was awarded with the 2024-2025 mascot scholarship to serve as Blue in an announcement made during National Mascot Day on Monday, June 17. A 2023 Opp High School alumnus, Maddox is studying Childhood Development. “Receiving the mascot scholarship is a huge blessing and a great opportunity for me to […] The post LBW sophomore receives mascot scholarship as school’s next ‘Blue’ appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Opp Masonic Lodge presents scholarship to graduating senior
Opp Masonic Lodge recently presented scholarship money to a deserving graduating senior. Wes Meeks was presented with the 2024 Opp Masonic Lodge Scholarship. Presenting the award on behalf of the Lodge was Brother Charlie Meeks. The post Opp Masonic Lodge presents scholarship to graduating senior appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
County will participate in state’s sales tax holiday July 19-21
Covington County will once again participate in the 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday beginning Friday, July 19, at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, July 21 at midnight. Now in its 19th year, this event gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase school supplies, computers, and clothing free of state sales tax. Many cities and counties throughout […] The post County will participate in state’s sales tax holiday July 19-21 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Opp Chamber holds supply drive for teachers in July
The Opp and Covington County Area Chamber of Commerce will give back to local educators with a “Tools for Teachers” supply drive being held during the month of July. Supplies may be dropped off at Opp Market and Home Warehouse located at 28291 Hunters Drive in Opp from now through Wednesday, July 31. Those who […] The post Opp Chamber holds supply drive for teachers in July appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Pilot Club of Andalusia welcomes new leadership for 2024-25
The Pilot Club of Andalusia installed new officers and members to its Board of Directors for 2024-25 during its monthly meeting Monday, June 24, at the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce. Meredith Harlos, immediate past president, presided over the induction ceremony. “I would like to personally thank each one of our outgoing club officers for […] The post Pilot Club of Andalusia welcomes new leadership for 2024-25 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
City of Andalusia to mark Fourth of July with parade, fireworks
Andalusia will again mark the Fourth of July holiday with a parade and a fireworks show on Thursday, July 4. The Old Three Notch Chapter of the DAR will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade Thursday morning. Everyone is welcome to don their red, white and blue and join the fun. There will be […] The post City of Andalusia to mark Fourth of July with parade, fireworks appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Commission hears report on ad valorem collections
The Covington County Commission approved a list of insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for the 2023 fiscal year during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 25. According to Revenue Commissioner Chuck Patterson, around $15 million in ad valorem tax was collected, with only about $9,000 remaining uncollected. “We report the insolvents to the Alabama […] The post Commission hears report on ad valorem collections appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
APL’s Summer Reading Program shifts focus to teens in July
Part of the Summer Reading Program adventure may have come to an end at the Andalusia Public Library in June, but another one is about to begin as the focus turns to teens in July. Teen Tuesdays are back for the second straight year with three days in July for teenagers to visit the APL […] The post APL’s Summer Reading Program shifts focus to teens in July appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Pilot Club of Andalusia makes donations to three local non-profits
The Pilot Club of Andalusia presented three check donations to Meredith’s Miracles, the Full Tummy Project of Covington County, and the Miracle League of Covington County at its business meeting on Monday, June 24, at the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce. Outgoing Pilot Club president Meredith Harlos presented a $500 check to Meredith’s Miracles, a […] The post Pilot Club of Andalusia makes donations to three local non-profits appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington County records slightly lower unemployment rate for May
Covington County’s unemployment rate dropped in May, according to preliminary, non-seasonally adjusted figures compiled by the Alabama Department of Labor. The county’s unemployment rate for May was 2.7 percent, down from 2.9 percent in April. It does reflect an increase from May 2023 when the county’s rate stood at 2.2 percent. The numbers represent a […] The post Covington County records slightly lower unemployment rate for May appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Dean Jacobs, founder of Dean’s Cake House, passes away at 89
Andalusia has lost an icon of its flourishing food industry on Tuesday with the passing of Wilma Dean Jacobs, founder of Dean’s Cake House. While her baking business had humble beginnings, Jacob’s seven-layer cake quickly became a must-have, not just locally, but across the state and beyond. Jacobs was working in a grocery store deli […] The post Dean Jacobs, founder of Dean’s Cake House, passes away at 89 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Cal Ripken 10U State Tournament gets underway at Johnson Park
The 2024 Cal Ripken 10U State Tournament opening ceremonies were held at Johnson Park in Andalusia Friday morning. Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson threw the first pitch to Dist. 1 City Councilman Joe Nix. There are 22 teams competing in the tournament. Andalusia, above, and Covington County, below, are among the teams competing. Teams from small […] The post Cal Ripken 10U State Tournament gets underway at Johnson Park appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
‘Andalusia Reads the Declaration’ set for City Hall on July 2
Andalusia is one of many cities across the United States that celebrates the Fourth of July in a big way. In addition to Andalusia’s established Fourth of July traditions, including the Daughters of the American Revolution’s parade and the city-sponsored fireworks show, a new event will happen this year on the evening of Tuesday, July […] The post ‘Andalusia Reads the Declaration’ set for City Hall on July 2 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia native will be contestant for Miss Alabama this Saturday
An Andalusia native is among the 40 contestants competing for the Miss Alabama crown. Ella Kate Nichols, a 2021 graduate of Andalusia High School, and current student at Auburn University, earned a spot as a Miss Alabama contestant upon winning the crown as Miss Shelby County last summer. The Miss Alabama Pageant will be held […] The post Andalusia native will be contestant for Miss Alabama this Saturday appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Go Build Alabama launches job board for skilled workers
Go Build Alabama is thrilled to announce the launch of the Go Build Alabama Job Board, an innovative platform designed to simplify the job search process for career seekers and Alabama-licensed commercial and industrial construction employers across the state. Offering a wide range of skilled trade job opportunities, from craft/field positions to administrative and sales […] The post Go Build Alabama launches job board for skilled workers appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Nominations for 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards begin July 1
The Andalusia Star-News is set to kick off its annual Readers’ Choice Awards on July 1. The contest will begin with the nomination phase where readers can nominate their favorite businesses, organizations, and individuals in an assortment of categories. Nominations can be entered by going to the Andalusia Star-News’ contest page at www.andalusiastarnews.com/contests/. The 2024 […] The post Nominations for 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards begin July 1 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Local schools receive state ELA scores
The Alabama State Department of Education released school level reading percentages for third grade students who took and passed the English Language Arts state test. These reading sub-scores are used to determine if third grade students met the expectations of the Alabama Literacy Act, which was passed in 2019. It was created to help improve […] The post Local schools receive state ELA scores appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
10U tournament brings 22 teams to Andalusia
There will be 22 participating teams when Andalusia hosts the Cal Ripken 10U State Baseball Tournament this weekend, June 28-30. “This is one of the biggest tournaments I’ve seen since I started working with Babe Ruth,” Willie Edwards, director of parks and recreation for the City of Andalusia, said. “We’re excited to have this turnout, […] The post 10U tournament brings 22 teams to Andalusia appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Opp Chamber donates funds from WIB Luncheon to Bethesda House
The Opp and Covington County Chamber of Commerce donated $1,005 to the Bethesda House organization this week. Chamber officials said the donation was possible due to the community’s support of their Women in Business Luncheon and Purse Auction held May 4. Business owners and community leaders gathered for the luncheon at the Opp Chamber Community […] The post Opp Chamber donates funds from WIB Luncheon to Bethesda House appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
‘SLOW DOWN’: Andalusia to add more speed detection devices
In an effort to slow down heavy-footed drivers within the city, the Andalusia Police Department will be erecting additional speed detection devices along city streets. The city council on Tuesday approved the purchase of six speed detection devices at a total cost of $24,780. The devices are identical to several already in place that will […] The post ‘SLOW DOWN’: Andalusia to add more speed detection devices appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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