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3 teens arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit in Santa Rosa County
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Three teens were taken into custody after a stolen vehicle pursuit in Santa Rosa County on Friday morning. The incident began on I-10 in Santa Rosa County at around 9:15 a.m. when troopers say they spotted a stolen vehicle out of Union County, Florida. Florida...
Alabama woman claims officer assaulted, unlawfully arrested her in lawsuit
ANDALUSIA, Ala (WDHN) — A woman is suing an Andalusia Police Officer after claiming he violated her civil rights during an unlawful arrest earlier this year. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Twyla Stallworth and her son, Jermari Marshall. The lawsuit alleges that on February 23, 2024, Andalusia Police Officer John Barton assaulted 18-year-old […]
Crossover Ministry reveals changes in leadership at banquet
It was a bittersweet celebration at Crossover Ministries’ annual banquet held Tuesday in Opp as longtime director James “Red” Coleman announced his departure from the faith-based addiction recovery program while also naming his predecessor. In addition to the change in leadership, the event also comes on the heels of a fire in February that damaged […] The post Crossover Ministry reveals changes in leadership at banquet appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Wildfire off Garcon Point Road in Santa Rosa spreading 'rapidly'
The Florida Forest Service is responding to a wildfire on the east side of Garcon Point Road. Around 12:30 p.m., the Forest Service Blackwater Forestry Center reported the blaze was around 1 acre, but that "high winds are spreading the fire rapidly." Currently, two tractor plow units and local firefighters...
Three killed in Covington County crash
COVINGTON COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Three women from Tennessee were killed in Covington County over the weekend in a three-vehicle crash. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, on Sunday morning, a 2015 Ford F150 was driving down Highway 28 near Andalusia when the truck hit a 2022 Honda Passport. The truck continued down the road and collided head-on with a Hyundai Genesis.
Deputies: Man used hatchet to burglarize Okaloosa County convenience stores
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Baker man was arrested after deputies identified him as a suspect in a string of convenience store burglaries that occurred on Wednesday. Okaloosa County deputies say 34-year-old Klynn Jones was seen on video burglarizing a convenience store on N. Eglin Parkway and another store in Shalimar.
APD arrests 4 April 22 on multiple drug charges at residence on Brooks Lane
A Brewton woman, two Atmore men and another woman were arrested April 22 on multiple drug charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Toshiva Rankins, 32, of Brewton, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking of synthetic cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia; Darius […] The post APD arrests 4 April 22 on multiple drug charges at residence on Brooks Lane appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Spotlight on Butler, Covington, Crenshaw & Lowndes: Economic Engines
The automotive sector remains the largest employer in Butler County — approximately 1,110 workers — while automotive suppliers Hwashin America has more than 800 employees. The Tier 1 chassis and body parts supplier expanded in 2022 and 2023, with an investment of about $23 million bringing 167 jobs.
COLUMN: Remember When: History of Andalusia garden clubs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The first written mention of garden clubs in Andalusia was penned in The Andalusia Star, March and April 1917 editions. “The Andalusia Garden Club boys held an enthusiastic meeting Saturday. This club organized March 1, 1917 is composed of East Three Notch Street and Pleasant Hill boys from 4 to 16 years of age. The object of this club is to beautify vacant lots on East Three Notch Street and Pleasant Hill (Montgomery Street area back then). Mrs. T. E. Henderson was the leader of these husky youngsters.”
GALLERY: DAR Old Three Notch Chapter presents 2024 Youth Leadership award recipients
The Old Three Notch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a ceremony to recognize its 2024 Youth Leadership award recipients at Andalusia City Hall on Wednesday, April 17. The medal is presented to a male or female student who exemplifies the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. The program is open to […] The post GALLERY: DAR Old Three Notch Chapter presents 2024 Youth Leadership award recipients appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Santa Rosa County man arrested after crashing into cars, home: FHP
Editor’s Note: We’ve corrected the reported incident time in this article. SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man was arrested after he crashed into two cars and “impacted” two homes in Santa Rosa County, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol. 37-year-old John Robert Mahoney, of Santa Rosa County, was heading […]
Meeks earns diver certification to enhance search, rescue abilities
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Zachary Meeks, captain with the Bullock Community Volunteer Fire Department, recently completed the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI®) Open Water Diver certification course through Vernon, Florida-based S.E.A. Divers. Meeks embarked on the new journey with the goal of enhancing his capacity for aiding his community and the surrounding areas. Meeks’ […] The post Meeks earns diver certification to enhance search, rescue abilities appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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