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Pilot Club of Andalusia makes donations to three local non-profits
The Pilot Club of Andalusia presented three check donations to Meredith’s Miracles, the Full Tummy Project of Covington County, and the Miracle League of Covington County at its business meeting on Monday, June 24, at the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce. Outgoing Pilot Club president Meredith Harlos presented a $500 check to Meredith’s Miracles, a […] The post Pilot Club of Andalusia makes donations to three local non-profits appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington County records slightly lower unemployment rate for May
Covington County’s unemployment rate dropped in May, according to preliminary, non-seasonally adjusted figures compiled by the Alabama Department of Labor. The county’s unemployment rate for May was 2.7 percent, down from 2.9 percent in April. It does reflect an increase from May 2023 when the county’s rate stood at 2.2 percent. The numbers represent a […] The post Covington County records slightly lower unemployment rate for May appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Dean Jacobs, founder of Dean’s Cake House, passes away at 89
Andalusia has lost an icon of its flourishing food industry on Tuesday with the passing of Wilma Dean Jacobs, founder of Dean’s Cake House. While her baking business had humble beginnings, Jacob’s seven-layer cake quickly became a must-have, not just locally, but across the state and beyond. Jacobs was working in a grocery store deli […] The post Dean Jacobs, founder of Dean’s Cake House, passes away at 89 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Cal Ripken 10U State Tournament gets underway at Johnson Park
The 2024 Cal Ripken 10U State Tournament opening ceremonies were held at Johnson Park in Andalusia Friday morning. Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson threw the first pitch to Dist. 1 City Councilman Joe Nix. There are 22 teams competing in the tournament. Andalusia, above, and Covington County, below, are among the teams competing. Teams from small […] The post Cal Ripken 10U State Tournament gets underway at Johnson Park appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
‘Andalusia Reads the Declaration’ set for City Hall on July 2
Andalusia is one of many cities across the United States that celebrates the Fourth of July in a big way. In addition to Andalusia’s established Fourth of July traditions, including the Daughters of the American Revolution’s parade and the city-sponsored fireworks show, a new event will happen this year on the evening of Tuesday, July […] The post ‘Andalusia Reads the Declaration’ set for City Hall on July 2 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia native will be contestant for Miss Alabama this Saturday
An Andalusia native is among the 40 contestants competing for the Miss Alabama crown. Ella Kate Nichols, a 2021 graduate of Andalusia High School, and current student at Auburn University, earned a spot as a Miss Alabama contestant upon winning the crown as Miss Shelby County last summer. The Miss Alabama Pageant will be held […] The post Andalusia native will be contestant for Miss Alabama this Saturday appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Go Build Alabama launches job board for skilled workers
Go Build Alabama is thrilled to announce the launch of the Go Build Alabama Job Board, an innovative platform designed to simplify the job search process for career seekers and Alabama-licensed commercial and industrial construction employers across the state. Offering a wide range of skilled trade job opportunities, from craft/field positions to administrative and sales […] The post Go Build Alabama launches job board for skilled workers appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Nominations for 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards begin July 1
The Andalusia Star-News is set to kick off its annual Readers’ Choice Awards on July 1. The contest will begin with the nomination phase where readers can nominate their favorite businesses, organizations, and individuals in an assortment of categories. Nominations can be entered by going to the Andalusia Star-News’ contest page at www.andalusiastarnews.com/contests/. The 2024 […] The post Nominations for 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards begin July 1 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Local schools receive state ELA scores
The Alabama State Department of Education released school level reading percentages for third grade students who took and passed the English Language Arts state test. These reading sub-scores are used to determine if third grade students met the expectations of the Alabama Literacy Act, which was passed in 2019. It was created to help improve […] The post Local schools receive state ELA scores appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
10U tournament brings 22 teams to Andalusia
There will be 22 participating teams when Andalusia hosts the Cal Ripken 10U State Baseball Tournament this weekend, June 28-30. “This is one of the biggest tournaments I’ve seen since I started working with Babe Ruth,” Willie Edwards, director of parks and recreation for the City of Andalusia, said. “We’re excited to have this turnout, […] The post 10U tournament brings 22 teams to Andalusia appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Opp Chamber donates funds from WIB Luncheon to Bethesda House
The Opp and Covington County Chamber of Commerce donated $1,005 to the Bethesda House organization this week. Chamber officials said the donation was possible due to the community’s support of their Women in Business Luncheon and Purse Auction held May 4. Business owners and community leaders gathered for the luncheon at the Opp Chamber Community […] The post Opp Chamber donates funds from WIB Luncheon to Bethesda House appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
‘SLOW DOWN’: Andalusia to add more speed detection devices
In an effort to slow down heavy-footed drivers within the city, the Andalusia Police Department will be erecting additional speed detection devices along city streets. The city council on Tuesday approved the purchase of six speed detection devices at a total cost of $24,780. The devices are identical to several already in place that will […] The post ‘SLOW DOWN’: Andalusia to add more speed detection devices appeared first on 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.
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