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Members of Opp High School’s Class of ‘59 gather for reunion
The Opp High School Class of 1959 held their 65th reunion on Saturday, April 13, at the Grace Building at the Opp First Methodist Church. The reunion included 15 1959 graduates along with spouses and special guests. The central attention was the table of honor with pictures and candles remembering the 36 class members who […] The post Members of Opp High School’s Class of ‘59 gather for reunion appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
McCurley, Wyatt will be inducted into Opp Hall of Fame during annual banquet on June 13
The Opp and Covington County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Opp Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, June 13. During the event, the chamber will induct two Opp citizens into the Hall of Fame and will present other awards, including Business of the Year, the Spirit of Opportunity Award, One of Opp’s Own […] The post McCurley, Wyatt will be inducted into Opp Hall of Fame during annual banquet on June 13 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Commission approves funds for Conecuh Sausage plant
The Covington County Commission approved additional funding for an economic development project with the City of Andalusia for Conecuh Sausage Company at a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 14. The cost of fencing, sod, and other finishing touches at the location will be up to $240,000 in a partnership with the city. The commission […] The post Commission approves funds for Conecuh Sausage plant appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Maddox continues winning ways at dog shows; seeks sponsors for finals
Raley Beth Maddox and her Australian Shepherds had a great weekend May 10-12, in Baker Florida at the Florida Panhandlers Australian Shepherd Club. Raley and her dogs showed in four different conformation shows. Raley showed Champion Los Suenos No Fairy Tails at Jamara (Pixie) in the Junior Handling classes on Friday night and took Best […] The post Maddox continues winning ways at dog shows; seeks sponsors for finals appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Meredith’s Miracles holds open house, ribbon cutting with Andalusia Chamber for new look
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Meredith’s Makeover, a modernized look at the Meredith’s Miracles Thrift Store on Friday, May 17. The event coincided with an open house for what would have been Meredith McGlamory’s 26th birthday. Among those in attendance were Meredith’s Miracles Executive Kiley Spears, Meredith’s Miracles Retail […] The post Meredith’s Miracles holds open house, ribbon cutting with Andalusia Chamber for new look appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Grit + Grind adds fourth location in county; holds ribbon cutting with Andalusia Chamber
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Grit + Grind Coffee’s newest location at the LBW Student Center in Andalusia on Thursday, May 16. Among those in attendance were Grit + Grind owners Eric and Destiny Rowell and staff, AACC Executive Director Mellisa King, AACC Director of Membership Services Maggie Holmes, […] The post Grit + Grind adds fourth location in county; holds ribbon cutting with Andalusia Chamber appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Four students make up inaugural class of Andalusia Health Career Scholarship recipients
Four students from Covington County were presented with the Andalusia Health Career Scholarship during a ceremony held at the hospital campus on Thursday, May 9. The program, a collaboration between LBW Community College and Andalusia Health, was formed to draw high school seniors to healthcare and medical fields. Makayla Crawford of Red Level, Katelyn Jones, […] The post GALLERY: Four students make up inaugural class of Andalusia Health Career Scholarship recipients appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Animal talent from upcoming film to visit Gross Out Camp
Ginger reveled in her movie stardom in her private trailer while she waited on co-stars, Matthew McConaughey and Kurt Russell, to complete their scenes in the upcoming movie, “The Rivals of Amziah King.” The movie was filmed primarily in Alabama, and thus needed local talent. Ginger, who helps catch the bad guy, will be visiting […] The post Animal talent from upcoming film to visit Gross Out Camp appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Non-profit honors ‘Miracle Makers’; plans open house to celebrate new look
Meredith’s Miracles recognized graduating seniors Monday who collectively volunteered more than 3,000 hours for the non-profit organization during a ceremony at Andalusia City Hall. The event precedes an open house later this week celebrating the remodeling of its thrift store with hours on Thursday through Saturday and a ribbon cutting on Friday. Students may volunteer […] The post Non-profit honors ‘Miracle Makers’; plans open house to celebrate new look appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
City of Andalusia chosen for Innovate Alabama Network
The City of Andalusia recently was selected as a new member of the Innovate Alabama Network, and was awarded $65,000 in grant funding for technology in its new Heritage Park. The designation program is administered by Innovate Alabama, which is a statewide public-private partnership focused on entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. The organization was formed as […] The post City of Andalusia chosen for Innovate Alabama Network appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
AOPA accepting applications for scholarship
The Andalusia Office Professionals Association is now accepting applications for a scholarship to be awarded by its organization. The AOPA Scholarship Committee will determine the amount of the scholarship based on available funds. An applicant may be any adult who is currently employed full-time in a business-related field who are pursuing an education in a […] The post AOPA accepting applications for scholarship appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
4-H students bring home ribbons from Regional Congress competition
Covington County 4-H recently sent 10 students to the 4-H Regional Congress held at Luverne High School on Saturday, April 27. Students competed in six events, and Covington County finished with six winners in various categories. Those include Birdhouse, Blocks Rocks (Lego), The World I See (Photography), Public Speaking, and Freestyle Showcase Competitions. These students […] The post 4-H students bring home ribbons from Regional Congress competition appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
New pay for Andalusia City Council, mayor approved; takes effect after 2025 election
Members of the Andalusia City Council and the mayor will receive a pay increase with the next administration. Following a first reading in April on the ordinance to increase elected officials’ compensation, the council voted unanimously for its approval during a meeting on Wednesday, May 8. The ordinance will increase the salary of the mayor […] The post New pay for Andalusia City Council, mayor approved; takes effect after 2025 election appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Parents of Amanda Gonzales speak following conviction of daughter’s murder after 23 years
The family of Amanda Gonzales, a member of the U.S. Army who was murdered on a German base in 2001, spoke following the conviction of their daughter’s murderer over 22 years after the crime. In an interview with Blaine Wilson of Andalusia’s WAAO Radio, Michael and Gloria Bates of Wiley, Texas provided their reaction to […] The post Parents of Amanda Gonzales speak following conviction of daughter’s murder after 23 years appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: CCBOE approves Wilson as PHS assistant principal
The Covington County Board of Education approved 18 personnel matters including the naming of an assistant principal at Pleasant Home School during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 7. Tony Wilson, who has been the counselor at PHS, will move into the assistant principal role beginning in the next school year. He will replace […] The post GALLERY: CCBOE approves Wilson as PHS assistant principal appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
AHS Scholarship Foundation announces 2024 Outstanding Graduates; ceremony to be held in the fall
The Andalusia High School Scholarship Foundation will recognize seven people with the W. Robert Brown Andalusia High School Outstanding Graduate award in this fall. The recipients were recommended by the Foundation’s Outstanding Graduate Committee, chaired by Mayor Earl Johnson. The 2024 awards will go to: Bill Tunnell – Class of 1964, who is the retired […] The post AHS Scholarship Foundation announces 2024 Outstanding Graduates; ceremony to be held in the fall appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
AHS Scholarship Foundation presents 2024 international fellowships to Bass, Short
The Andalusia High School Scholarship Foundation recently presented international study fellowships to Ada Short and Rosemary Bass. The AHS graduates will complete four weeks of study at the University of Cambridge International Summer Programme in England. There, they will complete two courses of their choosing each week and have an opportunity to immerse themselves in […] The post AHS Scholarship Foundation presents 2024 international fellowships to Bass, Short appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Coterie Club to host Storybook Festival, Run for Kids this Saturday
The Andalusia Coterie Club will see the return of its annual Storybook Festival and Coterie Run for Kids on Saturday, May 11. The Storybook Festival at Springdale is free to attend and will be held for the 51st time. Destiny Smith and Kelley Nolan will serve as chairs of the event. Gates will open at […] The post Coterie Club to host Storybook Festival, Run for Kids this Saturday appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
AHS Scholarship Foundation names Crittenden, Long as 2024 recipients
The Andalusia High School Scholarship Foundation recently presented academic scholarships to 2024 seniors Nyla Crittenden and John Logan Long. The Class of 1948 Tuition Scholarship is awarded to academically motivated and financially needful graduating seniors of AHS. Each scholarship is for $10,000, and is renewable for three additional years if a student maintains a 2.75 […] The post AHS Scholarship Foundation names Crittenden, Long as 2024 recipients appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
W.S. Harlan Elementary School second grade visits courthouse
Second-grade students from W.S. Harlan Elementary School in Lockhart visited the Covington County Courthouse on Monday, May 6. They had the opportunity to visit with Circuit Judge Ben Bowden and Probate Judge Stacy Brooks. Accompanying the students on their trip were Jennifer Hammac and Kathii Lovelady, second-grade teachers at WSH, and Heather Taylor, who is […] The post W.S. Harlan Elementary School second grade visits courthouse appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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