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Carter selected as recipient of Troy’s Outstanding Future Educator Award
A Straughn High School graduate was recognized for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and service during Troy University’s annual Honors Convocation on Monday, April 15. Callie Carter, a 2022 graduate of SHS and a junior at Troy, was named as the award recipient for this year’s Susan Gibson Vance Outstanding Future Educator. Carter credits much […] The post Carter selected as recipient of Troy’s Outstanding Future Educator Award appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Crossover Ministry reveals changes in leadership at banquet
It was a bittersweet celebration at Crossover Ministries’ annual banquet held Tuesday in Opp as longtime director James “Red” Coleman announced his departure from the faith-based addiction recovery program while also naming his predecessor. In addition to the change in leadership, the event also comes on the heels of a fire in February that damaged […] The post Crossover Ministry reveals changes in leadership at banquet appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Harris selected as AOPA’s Office Professional of the Year
The Andalusia Office Professionals Association selected Tiffany Harris as Office Professional of the Year at the organization’s 46th annual banquet held Tuesday, April 16, at Big Mike’s Steakhouse. Harris works at PowerSouth and has been a member of AOPA for nearly two years. “I feel honored. It’s nice to work somewhere that my work is […] The post Harris selected as AOPA’s Office Professional of the Year appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia woman files lawsuit against police officer, city after alleged unlawful arrest
An Andalusia woman at the center of an alleged unlawful arrest in February formally filed a federal lawsuit against the arresting officer and the City of Andalusia. In the lawsuit, Twyla Stallworth alleges that she was unlawfully arrested and detained on February 23 for not providing identification when requested by Andalusia Police Officer John Barton. […] The post Andalusia woman files lawsuit against police officer, city after alleged unlawful arrest appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Three Notch Medical Center adds third nurse practitioner to staff
Three Notch Medical Center PC welcomes the addition of Stephanie E. Hattaway CRNP to its staff. Mrs. Hattaway, a 1996 graduate of Opp High School is glad to return home after a 23 year hiatus. After her nursing degree and years of clinical experience she went back to school and graduated from The University of South Alabama with a masters degree in Family Practice Nursing.
Local hotel recognized with ‘Spirit of True Hospitality’ award
Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Andalusia received news in February that it was selected as one of its corporate winners for the 2023 Spirit of True Hospitality Excellence Award. The award is based on a number of factors such as breakfast quality, guest satisfaction ratings, cleanliness standards, its corporate reward members’ approval, and overall […] The post Local hotel recognized with ‘Spirit of True Hospitality’ award appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Miss Andalusia Pageant will be held on Sunday, April 28
A total of 68 contestants will compete in the Miss Andalusia Pageant on Sunday, April 28, with two pageants, one at 2 p.m. and the second at 5 p.m., in the LBW Dixon Center for the Performing Arts. The pageant is both a preliminary pageant for the National Peanut Festival Pageant and a fundraiser for […] The post Miss Andalusia Pageant will be held on Sunday, April 28 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Pilot Club donates crepe myrtles to city, invites public to annual picnic
The Pilot Club of Andalusia gave back to its community through the donation of four crepe myrtle trees to the City of Andalusia for Earth Day on Monday, April 22. The trees will be planted in Heritage Park, which is tentatively scheduled to open in the fall, or another area of public property. National Arbor […] The post Pilot Club donates crepe myrtles to city, invites public to annual picnic appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Two LBW students named to All-Alabama Academic Team
Two LBW Community College students received prestigious recognition for exceptional achievement, distinguished leadership, and community service. Clay Herrington and Alana Wheeler of Andalusia were named as 2024 All-Alabama Academic Team members with the Alabama Community College System at the recognition program on Friday. Both students are 2022 graduates of Andalusia High School. “Both Clay and […] The post Two LBW students named to All-Alabama Academic Team appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Three-vehicle crash in Covington County Sunday morning results in three deaths
A multi-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Covington County resulted in the death of three people. The crash occurred Sunday, April 21, at approximately 9:45 a.m. on U.S. Hwy. 29, near the 34-mile marker, approximately 7 miles south of the Andalusia city limits. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the incident began when a 2015 […] The post Three-vehicle crash in Covington County Sunday morning results in three deaths appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: DAR Old Three Notch Chapter presents Good Citizens awards to seniors in county
The Old Three Notch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a ceremony to recognize its 2024 Good Citizens Award recipients at Andalusia City Hall on Wednesday, April 17. The award, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship and is presented to high school seniors from across Covington […] The post GALLERY: DAR Old Three Notch Chapter presents Good Citizens awards to seniors in county appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia City Council to vote on pay raises for officials
If approved, raises would begin in 2025 Members of the Andalusia City Council and mayor could receive a pay increase with the next administration. A first reading on an ordinance to hike the elected officials compensation was held during a city council meeting on Wednesday. The council could vote on the measure after the second […] The post Andalusia City Council to vote on pay raises for officials appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Opp Chamber to host ‘Women in Business’ event on May 4
The Opp and Covington County Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its inaugural Women In Business Luncheon and Silent Purse Auction. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Opp Chamber Community Room, located on Covington Avenue. The event is designed for all women, regardless of whether […] The post Opp Chamber to host ‘Women in Business’ event on May 4 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Shaw announces 2024 Associate Dependent Scholarship recipients
Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Shaw) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Associate Dependent Scholarship. Shaw introduced the Associate Dependent Scholarship Program in 2019, awarding scholarships to high school students of Shaw associates. “Many talented and engaged students applied for the Shaw Associate Dependent Scholarship this year. They are excelling in academics, band, sports […] The post Shaw announces 2024 Associate Dependent Scholarship recipients 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.
City: Work on Heritage Park to pick up in coming weeks
Officials said park could be completed by late fall City officials are expecting construction on the new Heritage Park to pick up steam over the coming weeks and months with it possibly being open to guests in the fall. Andalusia Projects Director Andy Wiggins reported to the city council Wednesday that bids for multiple aspects […] The post City: Work on Heritage Park to pick up in coming weeks appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia Police assisted by county’s Incident Response Team in investigation that leads to arrest
The Covington County Incident Response team joined members of the Andalusia Police Department at a residence on Snowden Drive Thursday afternoon. The APD was investigating a case of failure to register as a sex offender and learned the suspect had several weapons. Christopher Lee Johns, 51, who was convicted of second degree rape in 2021, […] The post Andalusia Police assisted by county’s Incident Response Team in investigation that leads to arrest appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
County students come together for production of ‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’ at Straughn auditorium
This weekend’s performance of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” will bring together students from the county’s four high schools who have been working hard for their latest production. The show, a production of Covington County Schools Collaborative Arts, will be the first event held in the new Straughn School Auditorium. Tina Shiver of Straughn High […] The post County students come together for production of ‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’ at Straughn auditorium appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
ReAct Theatre to sponsor second Mural Walk
Are you ready to walk and talk murals? Then, plan to join ReAct Theatre and Arts as they present the second mural walk on Saturday, May 4, beginning at 10 a.m. The tour will begin in the parking lot on South Three Notch Street between the Blue Bird Coffee Company and Lost Pizza. There is […] The post ReAct Theatre to sponsor second Mural Walk appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Blackwell, Holmes, Weaver earn victories in Tuesday’s runoff election
Three local races were decided in a runoff election on Tuesday. All three of the elections determined in the runoff were on the Republican ballot. For County Commission Dist. 2, Robbie Weaver earned 75 percent of the vote, defeating Steven King who finished with 25 percent. The Dist. 2 seat was opened when the current […] The post Blackwell, Holmes, Weaver earn victories in Tuesday’s runoff election appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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