Columbus
The Andalusia Star-News
Harper named board member for Main Street Crestview Association
Marrianne Harper of Andalusia was inducted to the Main Street Crestview Association board of directors on behalf of Step One Automotive Group on Thursday, June 20. Harper serves as the marketing manager for Step One Automotive in Andalusia and Crestview. She has worked with the Main Street Crestview Association for two years. “I am honored […] The post Harper named board member for Main Street Crestview Association appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Smithart will retire as Opp superintendent after 32 years in education
Michael Smithart will end a 32-year career in the field of education and 27 years with the Opp City School System when he retires at the end of the month. During his 21-year tenure in administration, he served as an assistant principal for one year, a principal for one year, the assistant superintendent for three […] The post Smithart will retire as Opp superintendent after 32 years in education appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Andalusia Health Services presents annual grant awards to nonprofit organizations
Andalusia Health Services, Inc., a private foundation, recently donated a total of $70,000 to non-profit organizations. The funds were awarded to 13 organizations, including: American Red Cross, Andalusia Lions Club, Bethesda House, Easter Seals Camp ASCCA, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Covington County Child Advocacy Center, Crossover Ministry, Embrace Alabama Kids, LBW Community College, Megan Kelley […] The post GALLERY: Andalusia Health Services presents annual grant awards to nonprofit organizations appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Ham radio operators on air for nationwide event this weekend
Ham radio operators from the South Alabama Radio Club in Covington County will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 1 p.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday, June 22-23. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio in the United […] The post Ham radio operators on air for nationwide event this weekend appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
ACS officials attend safety conference in Orange Beach
Officials from Andalusia City Schools attended The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers’ 25th annual “Safe Schools” conference at the Orange Beach Event Center from June 3-7. ACS attendees were Superintendent Dr. Daniel Shakespeare, Safety Coordinator Matt McQuay, and the system’s school resource officers. The conference provided those who attended with valuable insights, best practices, […] The post ACS officials attend safety conference in Orange Beach appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Pilot Club donates gift bags to Advanced EMS paramedics
The Pilot Club of Andalusia gives back to the community with several fundraisers and events planned throughout the year. One of those is a gift bag also known as a pick-me-up coordinated by Pilot member Angie Kelley. These pick-me-ups were given to paramedics at Advanced EMS in Andalusia and contained crackers, writing pens, notebooks, candy, […] The post Pilot Club donates gift bags to Advanced EMS paramedics appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
CCBOE approves additional 2024-25 personnel matters
The Covington County Board of Education announced two possible dates for its teacher institute and approved 10 personnel matters during a special called meeting on Thursday, June 20. Superintendent Shannon Driver announced all teachers within the system would meet for an institute at the central office on Monday, August 5 or Tuesday, August 6. The […] The post CCBOE approves additional 2024-25 personnel matters appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
CSC gives unfortunate situation positive outcome with produce giveaway
Driven by God and public support, the Christian Service Center in Andalusia gave back to its community with a produce giveaway of 60,000 pounds of food on Wednesday, June 12. Christian Service Center Director Katie Cooper received a phone call the previous day from Feeding the Gulf Coast, a food bank in the Mobile area, […] The post CSC gives unfortunate situation positive outcome with produce giveaway appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER: Automotive skills lead Thompson to career as auto mechanic
When Elizabeth Thompson spent quality time with her father as a teenager, she never envisioned those moments would come full circle working as an automotive mechanic with Andalusia Ford. Her father was a mechanic at a younger age and started having children. Around the age of 13, Thompson offered to help and quickly caught on […] The post LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER: Automotive skills lead Thompson to career as auto mechanic appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
LBW’s Chad Sutton speaks at Chamber Breakfast
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Chamber Breakfast event recently with LBW Community College Workforce Development Director Chad Sutton serving as the guest speaker. Sutton spoke on the college’s Work Force Development Program’s Skills for Success courses that provide businesses and individuals opportunities to extend their education and earn certifications. Also attending from […] The post LBW’s Chad Sutton speaks at Chamber Breakfast appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia Board of Education approves special education positions
The Andalusia City Schools Board of Education discussed multiple personnel items during a meeting held last week. Among the items discussed included special education positions. The board approved the addition of a special education paraprofessional position for Andalusia Junior High School, which is needed for a student moving into the seventh grade. Superintendent Dr. Daniel […] The post Andalusia Board of Education approves special education positions appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Former Covington County commissioner Harold Elmore passes away
Former Covington County Commissioner Harold Elmore passed away last week at the age of 82. The three-term commissioner died on Wednesday, June 12, and funeral services were held on Monday. A lifelong resident of the Stanley Community, Elmore was a graduate of Florala High School and spent his adult life working his family’s farm. Elmore […] The post Former Covington County commissioner Harold Elmore passes away appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
SMILES OF SUCCESS: Longtime Andalusia classmates complete dental school together
Three 2016 Andalusia High School alumnae are all smiles after their graduation from the UAB School of Dentistry’s 72nd annual commencement ceremony in the Alys Stephens Center on Saturday, June 1. Caroline Andrews Earnest, Elizabeth Collier McCalman, and Hannah Sims McCalman went to school together from their time at Little Friends Preschool all the way […] The post SMILES OF SUCCESS: Longtime Andalusia classmates complete dental school together appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church brings back Laundry of Love
The Laundry Love ministry at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will return to the community on Thursday, June 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Soap Opera Laundromat in Andalusia. Laundry Love will be held on the third Thursday of each month. According to St. Mary’s Rector Eric Mancil, the church was involved in the […] The post St. Mary’s Episcopal Church brings back Laundry of Love appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Two charged in child sex abuse case
A nine-day investigation by the Andalusia Police Department has led to the arrest of a local man and his former wife on multiple felony charges related to child sex abuse. Sgt. Al McGraw said the APD received a report on June 5 of a suspect who was possibly sexually abusing a 9-year-old child in his […] The post Two charged in child sex abuse case appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Opp Chamber honors difference makers at Hall of Fame Banquet
The Opp and Covington County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized individuals and a local business with awards at its annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, June 13. The event took place at the First Baptist Church of Opp’s Fellowship Center and was catered by Whippoorwill Cottage Catering. “We have gathered to celebrate the achievements […] The post GALLERY: Opp Chamber honors difference makers at Hall of Fame Banquet appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
New leadership announced for Covington County E-911
The Covington County E-911 board of directors has announced a new director and deputy director of operations. Frank Shaffer has been selected as the Director of E-911. He brings with him an abundance of experience in the field of first responders and emergency management. Shaffer has been the deputy director for Covington County Emergency Management […] The post New leadership announced for Covington County E-911 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia man sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking
Recently, Oddesius Lacharles “Nuke” Bryant, 34, of Andalusia, was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Alabama Department of Corrections, following a May trial in which he was convicted by a jury of drug-related crimes. Circuit Judge Lex Short presided over the trial and the sentencing. Bryant was convicted at trial of trafficking in methamphetamine, second degree […] The post Andalusia man sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia police charge Opp man with shooting into vehicle
An Opp man is being held in the Covington County Jail on nine charges and a total bond of $220,000 after he shot into an occupied vehicle Wednesday afternoon. Brayden Bryce Jowers, 20, of Opp is charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, a Class B felony which carries a $100,000 bond; four counts of […] The post Andalusia police charge Opp man with shooting into vehicle appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia Ballet’s ‘Summer Dances’ planned for June 28
Andalusia Ballet will present “Summer Dances” on Friday, June 28, 7 p.m., at the LBWCC Dixon Center for the Performing Arts. The program is free to the public and will feature Micah Bullard and Alexandra Hutchinson, company artists with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Andalusia Ballet’s Summer Intensive students, along with guest artists from around […] The post Andalusia Ballet’s ‘Summer Dances’ planned for June 28 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
The Andalusia Star-News
849+
Posts
3M+
Views
AndalusiaStarNews.com is the digital news site for its affiliated print publication, The Andalusia Star-News. The AndalusiaStarNews.com newsroom is located in Andalusia, Alabama, and covers community news and sports in Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, and the surrounding area.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.