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Star-News places Dunson Street building for sale

The Andalusia Star-News is in the process of selling its current building and property. The newspaper is not for sale. The Star-News is working with First Realty to list the property located at 207 Dunson St. The building has been home to the Star-N..

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Kelley honored after 30 years with Christian Book Store

Aided by prayers, Pat Kelley made a chance decision, which ultimately led to work at Christian Book and Gift, where she celebrated 30 years of service Monday. Kelley was first employed in January 1992 by Jan White, who was the owner of the bookstore..

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George J. Chestnutt, Jr., Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy, USS Utah [AG-16], KIA, Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941

S2C George J. Chestnutt, Jr., a native of Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, was a member of the Deck Division onboard the USS Utah during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Utah [AG-16] was a former battleship, converted to target ship..

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Winter weather to possibly affect local area

Covington County is bracing for possible winter weather tomorrow and into the weekend. There is a lot of uncertainty that comes with this system for the local area. “Weather can change rapidly, so make sure before you get on the road, check advisor..

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Jury trials for week of Jan. 24 canceled

Charles A. “Lex” Short announced Tuesday that Covington County jury trials scheduled for next week have been canceled. As a result of the high numbers of COVID-19 cases currently being diagnosed in Covington County, an order was made that jury terms..

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Andalusia city council approves resolutions

The 2021-22 City Ambassadors were recognized by the Andalusia City Council at the council’s Tuesday night meeting. The ambassadors, directed by Mrs. Jerri Stroud, represent the city at official functions. Ambassadors shown are. from left. Cooper Tayl..

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Covington County woman charged with aggravated child abuse

A Covington County woman was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse after someone took the child to Andalusia Health for treatment. According to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, the Criminal Investigations Unit responded to Andalusia..

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Men’s ministry set for final meeting after seven-year journey

The Iron Works Men’s Ministry had men gather and fellowship, but the time has come to cap this seven-year adventure with a final meeting Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Stanley Community Center at 17784 Alabama Highway..

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VFW helps community; receives donation from Alabama veteran

The Veterans of Foreign Wars has been an organization to help veterans in the community, and the Alabama Veteran organization recently presented a check to the local VFW for help with important expenses. “We are an organization of veterans who have ..

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Eyewitness to history: USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor; William E. Ward, Jr., Seaman, U.S. Navy, WWII

It is an extraordinary honor to be able to tell the story of another member of The Greatest Generation, Seaman William E. Ward, Jr. from the Brooklyn community in Covington County, Alabama. He had a front-row seat to the tragedy that unfolded that Su..

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ACS monitors COVID as pediatric cases rise

Andalusia City Schools is planning to continue in-school learning for students amidst an increase in positive COVID-19 cases across the state. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, hospitalizations of children in Alabama due to COVID..

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Sheriff’s Office closes death investigation

The Covington County Sheriff’s Office has closed its investigation involving the discovery of a body on Gantt Lake in November. After the investigation, which included autopsy results from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, the death of Da..

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