Columbus
The Andalusia Star-News
World War II Night held at museum in Florala
The Covington Region Honor Flight Committee salutes Ron Hargrove for hosting “A Night at the Museum” in April in Florala. The purpose of the memorable event was to raise much-needed funds for the upcoming Honor Flight, scheduled for this October. He gave those who attended a look back at World War II, as they toured […] The post World War II Night held at museum in Florala appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: CCBOE renews contract for superintendent
The Covington County Board of Education renewed the contract of Superintendent Shannon Driver and approved eight personnel matters during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21. The board renewed a three-year contract for Driver as the system’s superintendent effective July 1. “Mr. Driver, you do more work than I ever thought you did, and […] The post GALLERY: CCBOE renews contract for superintendent appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Eastern indigo snakes released into Conecuh National Forest
A project to restore the Eastern indigo snake to Alabama is one step closer to its goal with the release of 40 indigos in the Conecuh National Forest on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The reintroduction project aims to establish a viable population of this threatened species within its historic range along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Representatives […] The post Eastern indigo snakes released into Conecuh National Forest appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Summer Food Service for Andalusia City Schools to begin June 3
The Andalusia City Schools Board of Education has announced the system’s participation in the Summer Food Service Program in June. The school system will be serving breakfast and lunch for all children ages 18 and under at three locations from June 3-June 28. Times and locations as follows: Andalusia High School: Monday through Thursday only, […] The post Summer Food Service for Andalusia City Schools to begin June 3 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington County unemployment decreases to 2.9 percent in April
Covington County’s unemployment rate for April 2024 decreased from the prior month while increasing year over year, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. The priliminary, non-seasonlly adjusted unemployment rate in Covington County for April was 2.9 percent, down from March’s rate of 3.5 percent. It is up from April 2023’s rate of 2 percent. […] The post Covington County unemployment decreases to 2.9 percent in April appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Andalusia Head Start visits hospital; prepares to graduate 21 students this Friday
Andalusia Head Start students took a walk to Andalusia Health on Wednesday, May 15, and met local community helpers. During the visit, they learned about different departments at the hospital and toured the lab, birthing center, X-ray, second floor, pharmacy, and more. The students also met with firefighters and paramedics while exploring a fire truck […] The post GALLERY: Andalusia Head Start visits hospital; prepares to graduate 21 students this Friday 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.