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Jury convicts Andalusia man for drug trafficking
A Covington County jury convicted Oddesius “Nuke” Bryant, 34, of Andalusia, this week for trafficking methamphetamine, second degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. After hearing evidence over two days, the 10-man, two-woman jury deliberated for less than 40 minutes before finding Bryant guilty. […] The post Jury convicts Andalusia man for drug trafficking appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Principals provide updates to Andalusia BOE ahead of state testing
Principals updated members of the Andalusia Board of Education last week on efforts to help students achieve growth on upcoming state standardized tests. For students in elementary grades through eighth grades, students are preparing for the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) tests which provide information regarding student growth in meeting Alabama Course of Study Standards. […] The post Principals provide updates to Andalusia BOE ahead of state testing appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
ADOL: Covington County unemployment rate increases in January
The Covington County unemployment rate saw a jump in January, according to preliminary statistics released by the Alabama Department of Labor. The unemployment rate for January came in at 3.9 percent, an increase from December’s rate of 3 percent and an increase from January 2023 when the rate was 2.8 percent. The rate is based […] The post ADOL: Covington County unemployment rate increases in January appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES IN ARTS: Florala, Red Level each receive $20,000 grants from ALSDE
Florala High School and Red Level School each recently applied and received a $20,000 grant from the Alabama State Department of Education to use toward their schools’ arts programs. The Alabama Arts Education Initiative Grant is offered by ALDOE to public schools and community organizations to strengthen the development and implementation of comprehensive arts education […] The post INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES IN ARTS: Florala, Red Level each receive $20,000 grants from ALSDE appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
ALEA launches safety campaign ahead of spring activities
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fourth annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and their families prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and the upcoming graduation season. Ideally, parents should also set aside time with their teens to ensure safety […] The post ALEA launches safety campaign ahead of spring activities appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Parties involved in 2019 Title IX lawsuit reach settlement
A former Andalusia High School student and the Andalusia City School System have reached a settlement agreement in a lawsuit related to sexual misconduct, according to court documents. The plaintiff in the case filed a Title IX lawsuit with the Middle District of Alabama Northern District Court in 2019 naming as defendants the Andalusia City […] The post Parties involved in 2019 Title IX lawsuit reach settlement appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
County corrections deputy assaulted by inmate
Sheriff: Deputy has undergone surgery, is now recovering A Covington County corrections deputy was hospitalized last week after being attacked by an inmate at the county jail. According to Sheriff Blake Turman, inmate Donald Lamar Burgans attacked the deputy during the morning hours of Monday, March 11, causing what he described as “great injury.” The […] The post County corrections deputy assaulted by inmate appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Origis Energy abandoning proposed solar farm project due to opposition from residents
Residents of the Oakey Ridge Community who voiced their concerns and opposition to a proposed solar farm appear to have been successful in convincing the company to abandon the project. A second community meeting regarding the proposed solar farm was held Tuesday at Oakey Ridge Baptist Church where county residents once again voiced their concerns. […] The post Origis Energy abandoning proposed solar farm project due to opposition from residents appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: ReAct Theatre and Arts pulls curtain on ‘Willy Wonka’
More than 100 area residents will take the stage this weekend in ReAct Theatre and Arts’ production of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka.” “Wonka” is the story of a sweet boy from a poor family who dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric […] The post GALLERY: ReAct Theatre and Arts pulls curtain on ‘Willy Wonka’ appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Sutton provides commission with LBW workforce update
The Covington County Commission heard a presentation from LBW Community College Director of Workforce Development Chad Sutton and discussed four additional items at a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12. LBWCC currently offers CDL training in Class A and Class B at the Covington Center Arena. According to Sutton, the college is changing the […] The post Sutton provides commission with LBW workforce update appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Angel of Hope committee will give six $1,500 scholarships to local seniors
The Angel of Hope for Covington County has established a scholarship that will award $1,500 to one senior from each of the six high schools in Covington County. Andalusia, Opp, Florala, Pleasant Home, Red Level, and Straughn seniors are eligible for the scholarship with a total of $9,000 being awarded. Applications must be completed at […] The post Angel of Hope committee will give six $1,500 scholarships to local seniors appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Opp Farmers Market prepares for 2024 season
The Opp and Covington County Area Chamber of Commerce will begin a new season for the Opp Farmers Market with a grand opening scheduled for Tuesday, April 2. The market will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the corner of College Street and Covington Avenue. “We are thrilled […] The post Opp Farmers Market prepares for 2024 season appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
CCBOE adopts new school calendar, approves one-time employee stipend
The Covington County Board of Education adopted the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year and also approved a one-time employee incentive at a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 12. Superintendent Shannon Driver said the new calendar is similar to past years. “We typically start later than the other school systems. One of the more […] The post CCBOE adopts new school calendar, approves one-time employee stipend appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Historical Society to host ‘Evolution of Black Neighborhoods’
On Thursday, March 28, the Covington Historical Society will host speaker Justin Rudder for a free, open-to-the-public presentation on the evolution of Black neighborhoods and communities in and around Andalusia. The talk is made possible by the historical society along with Alabama Humanities Alliance and its Road Scholars program. Cartography, or mapmaking, has existed since […] The post Historical Society to host ‘Evolution of Black Neighborhoods’ appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Hands on the Wheel: New law focuses on distracted driving
A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving. In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by distracted drivers. […] The post Hands on the Wheel: New law focuses on distracted driving appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
City of Andalusia launches Law Enforcement Advisory Committee
The City of Andalusia is forming a Law Enforcement Advisory Committee resulting from a meeting Mayor Earl Johnson and Councilman Joe Nix held with community stakeholders on Sunday afternoon. The meeting was set after a local woman, Twyla Stallworth, through her Georgia attorney, accused the Andalusia Police Department of racism during her arrest on Feb. […] The post City of Andalusia launches Law Enforcement Advisory Committee appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia High School students acquire ServSafe credentials
Students in Jana Clark’s Food and Nutrition classes at Andalusia High School recently participated in the ServSafe Manager Training Program. ServSafe is a national food safety program recognized by the National Restaurant Association. “ServSafe is a difficult exam to pass, so this is quite an accomplishment for these students. The ServSafe certificate can help them […] The post Andalusia High School students acquire ServSafe credentials appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
District Attorney: Murder suspect’s probation revoked
Emmett I. Sigers, 20, of Andalusia, currently sits in the Covington County Jail on multiple charges and is charged with murder for his involvement in the Dec. 9, 2023, shooting death of Cammeon Franklin. Sigers is also incarcerated and awaiting transport to the Department of Corrections because, prior to the Dec. 9, 2023 event, Sigers […] The post District Attorney: Murder suspect’s probation revoked appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
PowerSouth issues high water notification alert
Due to heavy rainfall and additional rain anticipated, PowerSouth issued a high-water notification under its Emergency Action Plan on Saturday, March 9. To that end, PowerSouth has initiated a controlled release at Gantt and Point A Dams, which are subject to government-mandated statutes. “The downpour from the system that moved through our area late Friday […] The post PowerSouth issues high water notification alert appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
NO COLLISION HERE: Patel wins fourth straight county spelling bee
Straughn Middle School eighth-grader Dhilan Patel was named the Covington County Spelling Bee champion for the fourth consecutive year on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Pleasant Home School. He won the SMS spelling bee on Monday, Jan. 5, and correctly spelled the word “collision” to capture the county title after a nearly 2-hour competition at PHS. […] The post NO COLLISION HERE: Patel wins fourth straight county spelling bee appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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