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Commission recognizes track champions, approves items for county engineer
The Covington County Commission recognized the county’s track and field state champions from this season and approved items to be used within the Engineer’s Department during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 11. The commission approved to request bids for the purchase of a pole barn that will be used by the County Engineer’s […] The post Commission recognizes track champions, approves items for county engineer appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Straughn String Band wins second straight state title
The Straughn High School String Band won the 2023-2024 FFA String Band State Competition and earned its second straight title at the MPAC Center in Montgomery on Wednesday, June 5. It is the third first-place finish in school history following wins in 1948 and last year. SHS also came in first at this year’s district […] The post Straughn String Band wins second straight state title appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington County family in need of assistance after house fire
Clothing, other items needed after June 3 fire A Covington County family is working to rebuild their lives after their home was destroyed by a fire on June 3. The family escaped the fire with only the clothes on their backs, losing everything else. They are in need of clothing, sheet sets, pillows and blankets. […] The post Covington County family in need of assistance after house fire appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
APD welcomes Danford, Lewis as newest officers
The Andalusia Police Department’s two newest officers, Sydney Danford and William Lewis, recently graduated from the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center in Selma. Chief Paul Hudson said the two officers are currently participating in the department’s 16-week field training program to further prepare them to work solo. Both Danford and Lewis did well in the […] The post APD welcomes Danford, Lewis as newest officers appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Sims Paint and Body
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sims Paint and Body on Friday, June 7. Among those in attendance were owners Jason and Sarah Sims and staff, AACC Executive Director Mellisa King, AACC Director of Membership Services Maggie Holmes, Dist. 4 Councilman Presley Boswell, Dist. 4 Commissioner Tommy McGaha, Chamber board […] The post Andalusia Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Sims Paint and Body appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
CCBOE adopts 2024-25 salary schedules, approves additional personnel
The Covington County Board of Education adopted salary schedules for its employees and approved eight personnel matters during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 4. The board approved salary schedules for the 2024-2025 school year, effective July 1. “These will reflect the 2 percent statewide increase for all salaries,” Superintendent Shannon Driver said. The […] The post CCBOE adopts 2024-25 salary schedules, approves additional personnel appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
State Supreme Court halts Amos Trust investigation
An Alabama Supreme Court ruling has ended an investigation into allegations that funds from the Mabel Amos Memorial Trust were misused by Regions Financial Corp. and members of the trust’s board. The high court voted unanimously, 8-0, with Justice Greg Cook recusing himself, that a 2023 circuit court’s decision to send the case to a […] The post State Supreme Court halts Amos Trust investigation appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Metze to lead Alabama Fiber Network
Inaugural CEO selected to head the state’s middle-mile broadband coalition The Alabama Fiber Network (AFN), a coalition of eight electric co-ops — including Covington Electric Cooperative and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative — and key partners throughout the state, has announced the hiring of Terry Metze as its chief executive officer. AFN provides critical middle-mile connectivity to […] The post Metze to lead Alabama Fiber Network appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
AACC announces lineup for July Jamz 2024
With the official start of summer only two weeks away, the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce has released the 2024 lineup for its annual July Jamz concert series. The event features a concert performed on the lawn of Andalusia’s Springdale Estate. There will only be three concerts this year due to the Fourth of July […] The post AACC announces lineup for July Jamz 2024 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Man pleads guilty to burglary, attempted sexual abuse
Derrick Dewayne Kelley, 41, recently pleaded guilty to charges of third degree burglary and attempted sexual abuse of a child under 12 in front of Circuit Judge Lex Short. According to the Covington County District Attorney, the charges against Kelley stemmed from two separate incidents. He was charged with third degree burglary in January 2021 […] The post Man pleads guilty to burglary, attempted sexual abuse appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
USPS will implement mail price increases in July
Last week, the US Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. The new rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents. The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the […] The post USPS will implement mail price increases in July appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
COLUMN: D-Day — 80 Years Ago
“There are two kinds of people who are staying on the beach: those who are dead and those who are going to die. Now let’s get the hell of here!” Colonel George A Taylor – 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division Omaha Beach – June 6, 1944 “Gentlemen, we will attack tomorrow.” With that short order, […] The post COLUMN: D-Day — 80 Years Ago appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
AHS’s Cade Cassady attends Boys State at Troy
Rising Andalusia High School senior Cade Cassady recently completed the 87th annual American Legion Alabama Boys State program from May 26 to June 1 at Troy University. Cade referred to the program as a great learning experience. “I have gained a better understanding of the inner workings of city, county, and state government. I really […] The post AHS’s Cade Cassady attends Boys State at Troy appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia Police Department warns of rental scams
The Andalusia Police Department is warning local residents to use extreme caution when using social media to find rental property after they have investigated several cases of fraud. Lt. Jody Scott said there have been four or five cases in the past three months in which locals searching for a rental were contacted by someone […] The post Andalusia Police Department warns of rental scams appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Rowells plan coffee facility, new housing in Andalusia
Council approves land, development details Grit + Grind owners Eric and Destiny Rowell plan to build a flagship in Andalusia for their growing coffee company, and also will develop housing here. The Andalusia City Council on Tuesday took several steps to finalize a public-private partnership between the City, the city’s Capital Improvement Cooperative District, and […] The post GALLERY: Rowells plan coffee facility, new housing in Andalusia appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia man pleads guilty during trial
Zachary Bryan Langford, 35, of Andalusia, pled guilty during the middle of his jury trial to charges of possession of a controlled Substance. Langford, who has never been arrested before, was put on probation but was ordered to complete a six-month residential rehabilitation program as a condition of his agreement with the District Attorney’s Office. […] The post Andalusia man pleads guilty during trial appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia Health Services awards $138,000 in 2024 scholarships
Andalusia Health Services, Inc. offers scholarships each year to Covington County residents planning to enter the healthcare field. Applications are accepted Jan. 2 through March 31 of each year. A total of $138,000 was awarded this year. The 2024 Scholarship recipients are Arly Adams, Moriah Adams, Tiffany Blatz, Elizabeth Blue, Courtney Bowers, Callie Caldwell, Rachel […] The post Andalusia Health Services awards $138,000 in 2024 scholarships appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Harrington named city president for CCB’s Andalusia branch
Hunter Harrington has been promoted to City President for CCB Bank’s Andalusia branch, effective April 1. Harrington began his career with CCB in September 2007 as a loan analyst in CCB’s Andalusia branch. He was promoted to vice president of commercial lending in September 2008 and was most recently promoted to city president. Harrington is […] The post Harrington named city president for CCB’s Andalusia branch appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia native’s book details fishing on Blue Ridge Parkway
Andalusia native Sam Johnson said he is living the Principle of Unintended Consequences, in a good way. The principle states that actions, events and decisions sometimes lead to outcomes that were never expected or intended. An avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman, Johnson published his first book, “Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway – NC Section,” […] The post Andalusia native’s book details fishing on Blue Ridge Parkway appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Mixson, Tomberlin top AHS’s Class of 2024
Andalusia High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2024 were Emmalee Mixson and Ava Tomberlin, respectively. Both graduates were glad to represent their senior class with these academic honors. “Representing the class of 2024 as valedictorian means that I get to set an example of dedication and perseverance to the classes behind me. […] The post Mixson, Tomberlin top AHS’s Class of 2024 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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