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Saved by a Fiddle Max Walker, Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy, USS Randolph [CV-15], WW II

John Maxwell [Max] Walker was born December 21, 1913 in Goshen, Alabama, and was the seventh of ten children. His parents were William R. and Leona Carter Walker. The family moved to Andalusia, Alabama, around 1923 where he attended school for 10 yea..

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Search warrant results in stolen property, arrest

According to Opp Police, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Opp Police Department received information regarding stolen property at a residence in the 300 Block of 16th Street on Thursday. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the resi..

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Fee addresses $7.2 million in ARPA funds

The Covington County Commission adopted a preliminary list of projects to be paid through $7.2 million of ARPA funds received in response to the COVID pandemic at a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday. Those projects include working with LBW to resu..

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GALLERY: Adult Activity Center re-opens to full services for senior citizens, community

Following an extended closure due to the pandemic, the Andalusia Adult Activity Center is back open and looking for more frequent visitors. “The Adult Activity Center is a public facility provided by the City of Andalusia to meet the recreational ne..

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Max M. Foreman, Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy, PT Boat, WWII

The author’s phone rang recently on a quiet Saturday afternoon. I recognized the name and number from Houston, Texas. When I answered, the 97-year-old voice on the other end asked, “John, this is Clyde Combs from Houston. How’re you doing?” I answere..

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Murder suspect arrested in Opp

A man suspected in a Florida murder case was arrested in Opp Thursday after being taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service. Tyauvion Morris, 19, of Crestview, Florida was wanted in connection to a homicide investigation in Fort Walton Beach i..

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Blue Lake Christian Writer’s retreat to be April 6-9

Whether you’re a beginning or experienced writer, interested in fiction or nonfiction, you will be inspired while learning about the craft of writing at the Blue Lake Christian Writers Retreat to be held April 6-9. In classes taught by seasoned prof..

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Suspect arrested for exploitation of elderly person

An investigation by the Covington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has resulted in the arrest of a suspect alleged to have exploited an elderly resident. Wayne Edward Goldsmith, 56, was arrested and charged with first degree ..

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Former Walmart employee charged with theft

In July of 2021, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation at the request of the Andalusia Police Department regarding an employee theft at the Walmart in Andalusia. Veeta Dorene Stallw..

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Baas & Barks: APL holds Pet Day at storytime

With hopes of growing the Andalusia Public Library’s Story Time program, children in attendance received an extra special treat with baby goats and puppies Friday. Children attend Story Time at the Andalusia Public Library with Children’s Librarian ..

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City ups pay for police; addresses litter

The Andalusia City Council on Tuesday took steps to help the Andalusia Police Department recruit and retain officers. Chief Paul Hudson told the council he currently has eight openings for officers and one opening for a police sergeant. He proposed ..

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Norman finds true calling as physician with Mizell Hospital

Whether he’s taking care of patients at Mizell Memorial Hospital or spending time with his family at home, Dr. James Norman said practicing medicine is a great privilege. Born and raised in Luverne, he is a 2004 alumnus of Luverne High School. He ob..

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