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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.
CCBOE to destroy special education records
The Covington County Board of Education is scheduled to destroy special education records on June 3, 2024. Records set to be destroyed are those of students born in 1998. Parents of a child or a former student aged 26, in Covington County Schools, born in 1998, may pick up records at the Covington County Board […] The post CCBOE to destroy special education records appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Revenue office announces ratio study for 2024 tax collection
The State of Alabama Department of Revenue property division notified the Covington County Revenue Commissioner that the 2024 Equalization Sales Ratio Study (2023 real estate sales in Covington County) for collection beginning Oct. 1, 2024 has been completed. Land and home appraised value by neighborhood code were changed according to the study based on recorded […] The post Revenue office announces ratio study for 2024 tax collection 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.
Former police chief pleads guilty to lesser charge
A former Alabama police chief pleaded guilty last week to impersonating a public servant during a 2022 traffic stop in Covington County. Michael Ryan Jones had served as the police chief in Brookside, Alabama until he resigned in January 2021 following reports of the small town’s aggressive policing drew the attention of local and state […] The post Former police chief pleads guilty to lesser charge appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day Weekend
Reminds drivers about Alabama’s Hands-Free Law The Alabama Department of Transportation anticipates a higher than usual number of vehicles on Alabama’s roadways this weekend as Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start to the summer travel season. Drivers are advised to prepare for increased traffic and to plan for extra travel time to reach their […] The post ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day Weekend 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.
Red Level lemonade stand raises money for charity
A lemonade stand opened by a youngster in Red Level on Saturday, May 11, led to a sweet donation for Meredith’s Miracles. Lorayle Carter asked and received permission to open the lemonade stand from her grandmother, Belle. Once Lorayle received the go-ahead from her grandmother she began making the lemonade and even made a pound […] The post Red Level lemonade stand raises money for charity appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
45th Hank Williams Sr. Festival set in Georgiana
Written and Provided to the Star-News by Gerald Hodges The 45th Annual Salute to a Legend will be held Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1 at the Hank Williams Music Park in the friendly, southern town of Georgiana, Alabama. For several years, Williams and his mother lived on the property where the festival is located. […] The post 45th Hank Williams Sr. Festival set in Georgiana appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Opp & Covington County Chamber of Commerce names 2024 award recipients
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 Opp & Covington County Chamber of Commerce names 2024 award recipients appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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.
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