A Covington County jury returned two verdicts Friday in the 2022 murder of Treyvous Cobbins. One of the co-defendants, Teddy Donnell Cozart, 21, of Andalusia was found guilty of murder. The second co-defendant, Alyssa Jewel Stewart, 20, also of Andalusia was found not guilty. A total of five suspects were arrested in the murder of […] The post Guilty, not guilty verdicts returned in murder trial appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

The Opp and Covington County Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the First Annual Pie Baking Contest held at Opp Fest on Saturday, Oct. 26. The contest drew talented bakers from across the community, each bringing their best recipes to compete for the top prize. Taking first place and a $100 prize […] The post Opp Chamber announces winners of first pie baking contest appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

An Andalusia man pled guilty to second degree domestic violence and was sentenced to 25 years in prison last week. Kenneth Lamar Douglas, 49, was arrested in March 2022 by Escambia County Sheriff’s Department deputies after he fled Covington County. Court records indicate that earlier on that same day, Juanita Stanley of Andalusia, and Douglas’s mother, […] The post Domestic violence conviction leads to 25-year sentence for Andalusia man appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

Courtney Bowers, T&D Construction and Engineering Manager at PowerSouth, was named the Andalusia Office Professionals Association’s (AOPA) Boss of the Year during the annual Boss’s Luncheon, held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at PowerSouth. Courtney was nominated by her team, affectionately known as “The Dream Team,” for her exceptional leadership, calm demeanor, and commitment to fostering […] The post Courtney Bowers honored as AOPA’s Boss of the Year appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke at the PowerSouth Energy Cooperative Employee Luncheon in Andalusia on Friday, Oct. 25. Senator Tuberville discussed his work on rural development, access to rural broadband, and the importance of restoring American energy independence as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee for Rural Development and Energy within the Senate Agriculture Committee. […] The post Sen. Tommy Tuberville speaks at PowerSouth luncheon appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

Two local leaders will participate in the Class VII of the Alabama Leadership Initiative for 2024-2025. PowerSouth Vice President of Member Services and Communications Matthew Diamond and LBW Community College President Dr. Brock Kelley were both named to the class. Leadership Alabama is a program of Alabama leaders engaged in creating a network for positive […] The post Two named to Leadership Alabama class appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

Michael Waites, an auto glass repair technician with Glass Doctor in Andalusia, won the Gold Medal in the GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition, during Auto Glass Week™ 2024, held Sept. 19-21 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Waites was one of four finalists in the competition and took home a $5,000 gold prize award, […] The post Andalusia glass repair tech wins gold in Orlando appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for 12 counties, including Covington County. According to the AFC, the advisory is effective immediately until significant rainfall is received for counties in the west-central and southwest areas, including Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clark, Crenshaw, Conecuh, Covington, Dallas, Escambia, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Limestone, Lowndes, Jackson, Madison, […] The post Covington among counties under fire danger advisory appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

The Andalusia Office Professionals Association (AOPA) is thrilled to announce that this year’s Monster Mash Dash 5K Walk/Run, held last Saturday, October 19, at City Hall, broke all previous records, with an impressive 136 runners and walkers participating. This marks the highest turnout since the event’s inception, solidifying the Monster Mash Dash as a community […] The post MONSTER MASH DASH RECORD: AOPA’s annual fundraising event continues to grow in support of scholarships, other needs appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

The Covington County Commission approved the 2025 holiday schedule and voted to terminate an agreement with the Point A Park during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The 2025 holiday schedule was approved as submitted with 14 paid holidays for county employees. The schedule falls in line with previous years; however, chairman Greg […] The post Covington County Commission votes to stop funds for Point A Park appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

A Covington County man was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison by Circuit Judge Benjamin M. Bowden for possession of child pornography. Jonathan Lee Wallace, 49, was convicted of six counts of possession of obscene matter by a six man and six woman jury after a two-day trial. “People like Wallace are a […] The post Man gets 25 years for child obscenity charges appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

If Clarice Benson looks extra happy in this photograph, it’s because she spent Friday on site of the Habitat for Humanity build of a brand-new house for her and her family. Benson’s Habitat journey began about a year ago, she said, when someone placed a Habitat flyer announcing a meeting for potential families on the […] The post GALLERY: Habitat House will be built for Benson family appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

LBW baseball players were among those on hand this week for the early phases of constructing the latest Habitat House. Covington County’s Habitat for Humanity will begin construction of its 10th house this weekend, and help is needed. The Building Blitz began at 9 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 23, when Habitat volunteers unloaded the wall […] The post LBW baseball team helps with new Habitat House appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule for this year’s Christmas parade and the community’s annual holiday favorite Christmas in Candyland. The parade will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. with a “Timeless Traditions: A Vintage Christmas Parade” theme. “We are excited about the holiday season getting closer […] The post Andalusia Chamber reveals 2024 Christmas in Candyland, parade dates appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

Veterans flew from Pensacola to Washington, D.C. in the 2024 Covington Region Honor Flight on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Honor Flight of Covington County, which serves South Alabama and North West Florida, hosted a “Welcome Home” celebration for the 18 World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans through the Honor Flight program. Among the […] The post Covington County Honor Flight veterans visit Washington, D.C. appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Andalusia resident Jacqueline Dorsey is one who advocates women to have mammograms on a frequent basis and help prevent breast cancer. She was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer on April 30, 2024, at the age of 61. “I believe in a higher power with that power being […] The post Jacqueline Dorsey takes on battle; cancer-free for two months appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

Registration for Andalusia Community Christmas will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2. Andalusia Community Christmas serves children from two years through 10 years of age residing in Andalusia, Pleasant Home, Red Level and Straughn school communities. Registration will take place at Andalusia Elementary School from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and at Pleasant Home School, […] The post Community Christmas registration set for 2024 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

The Andalusia City Schools Board of Education officially welcomed a new member and began working toward a new sidewalk project during a meeting Monday night. The first order of business was installing Dr. Charles Eldridge as a new member to the board. Eldridge fills the vacancy created when Dr. David McCalman passed away in August. […] The post Andalusia BOE sets path toward sidewalk project appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

The Opp and Covington County Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2024 Farm City Banquet and celebrate the outstanding contributions of the local agricultural community on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. This year’s banquet will take place at the Opp First Baptist Church and will feature the presentation of several prestigious awards, including […] The post Agriculture awards to be presented at Farm City Banquet appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

Covington County’s Habitat for Humanity will begin construction of its 10th house this weekend, and help is needed. The Building Blitz begins at 9 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 23, when Habitat will need volunteers to help unload the wall panels and trusses at the build site, 421 Mock Street in Andalusia. Volunteers will begin to stand […] The post Habitat Blitz set this week appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.