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Covington County among those to receive ‘Middle Mile’ broadband funds
Governor Kay Ivey has announced the awarding of nearly $53.5 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service in Alabama, including funds designated for Covington County. The grant awarded to the Alabama Fiber Network, a coalition of electric and generation/transmission cooperatives, will help develop the second phase of the state’s “middle-mile” broadband network deployment. […] The post Covington County among those to receive ‘Middle Mile’ broadband funds appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
CCS teachers, students unite for arts leadership academy
As the arts in education continue to grow, Covington County Schools is hosting several teachers and students during the Fine Arts Leadership Academy at the central office this week. Jordan Wood, a physics and chemistry teacher entering her seventh year at Straughn High School, is overseeing the program. There are 17 participants, six teachers and […] The post CCS teachers, students unite for arts leadership academy appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Rotary Club set for 48th annual World Championship Domino Tournament
The Andalusia Rotary Club will host the 48th World Championship Domino Tournament Friday and Saturday, July 12-13. Domino players from across the United States will gather in Andalusia in an attempt to take the title from Norman Turner of Ozark, who is the defending singles champion, and Lyndon Livingston of Kinder, LA, and Rickey Rambo […] The post Rotary Club set for 48th annual World Championship Domino Tournament appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Fire departments respond to Fourth of July structure fire
The Libertyville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Alabama Hwy. 55 across from the Dollar General on Thursday, July 4, at approximately 6:57 p.m. The Andalusia Fire Department, Carolina Volunteer Fire Department, and Red Oak Volunteer Fire Departments also responded to the scene and rendered mutual aid to the LVFD. Upon arrival […] The post Fire departments respond to Fourth of July structure fire appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Bates earns degree with senior honors award from Auburn
A Straughn High School graduate was among students recognized for outstanding scholarship, mental attitude, and leadership qualities during Auburn University’s Honors College Eagles of Excellence program on Friday, May 3. A 2020 SHS alumna, Bates was named the Edgar C. Gentle III Honors Award recipient. She received a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences Pre-Vet in […] The post Bates earns degree with senior honors award from Auburn appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Andalusia celebrates Fourth of July with declaration reading, annual parade
This week, red, white, and blue filled the air with many Independence Day festivities in the community for people of all ages to enjoy. The festivities began with a new event called “Andalusia Reads the Declaration” at City Hall on Tuesday, July 2, where members from the community gathered to recite the Declaration of Independence […] The post GALLERY: Andalusia celebrates Fourth of July with declaration reading, annual parade appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
LBW announces Barbara Lucas McClain scholarship
LBW Community College recently announced the establishment of the Barbara Lucas McClain Endowed Scholarship on Monday this week. College officials said the scholarship would serve as a memory of Barbara McClain, who was a devoted businesswoman, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. A memorandum of agreement was signed on July 1, 2024, endowing the Barbara […] The post LBW announces Barbara Lucas McClain scholarship appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Red Oak volunteer fireman receives safety award at Fort Novosel
John Major Parker of the Red Oak community recently received a certificate of achievement from the Directorate of Public Safety at Fort Novosel in Dale County, Alabama last week. Parker’s work supervisor informed him on Monday, July 1, that he needed to report to Cairns Army Airfield Fire Department in Daleville immediately. He was not […] The post Red Oak volunteer fireman receives safety award at Fort Novosel appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
LBW sophomore receives mascot scholarship as school’s next ‘Blue’
LBW Community College sophomore Bailey Maddox was awarded with the 2024-2025 mascot scholarship to serve as Blue in an announcement made during National Mascot Day on Monday, June 17. A 2023 Opp High School alumnus, Maddox is studying Childhood Development. “Receiving the mascot scholarship is a huge blessing and a great opportunity for me to […] The post LBW sophomore receives mascot scholarship as school’s next ‘Blue’ appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Opp Masonic Lodge presents scholarship to graduating senior
Opp Masonic Lodge recently presented scholarship money to a deserving graduating senior. Wes Meeks was presented with the 2024 Opp Masonic Lodge Scholarship. Presenting the award on behalf of the Lodge was Brother Charlie Meeks. The post Opp Masonic Lodge presents scholarship to graduating senior appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
City of Andalusia to mark Fourth of July with parade, fireworks
Andalusia will again mark the Fourth of July holiday with a parade and a fireworks show on Thursday, July 4. The Old Three Notch Chapter of the DAR will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade Thursday morning. Everyone is welcome to don their red, white and blue and join the fun. There will be […] The post City of Andalusia to mark Fourth of July with parade, fireworks appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
APL’s Summer Reading Program shifts focus to teens in July
Part of the Summer Reading Program adventure may have come to an end at the Andalusia Public Library in June, but another one is about to begin as the focus turns to teens in July. Teen Tuesdays are back for the second straight year with three days in July for teenagers to visit the APL […] The post APL’s Summer Reading Program shifts focus to teens in July appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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