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Seven Wiregrass teams to compete in state softball championships
OXFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — A multitude of Wiregrass softball teams will be making there way to Oxford, Al next week to compete in the AHSAA state championships. Enterprise and Dothan will represent the Wiregrass in 7A, while Rehobeth secured their spot in 5A as the South Region champion. Houston...
Crenshaw County Arrests 4/17 – May 6
April 17 * Corey Andrew Walden, 37 – Public intoxication, SORNA violation April 18 * Jacob Darren Ray, 26 – Attempting to elude police * Shapale LA Austin, 45 – Hold for other agency * Ricky Allen Beck, Jr., 40 – Hold for other agency * Shawnterra Oteana-Shawma Christian, 36 – Hold for outside […] The post Crenshaw County Arrests 4/17 – May 6 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
ESCC graduation location changed for weather
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Enterprise State Community College 2024 graduation ceremony has been moved. The services will now be held in Lolley Gymnasium because of the potential for inclement weather. None will be held on the green in front of the Wallace Administration Building. Previously planned parking procedures will not...
Former U.S. Army soldier from Andalusia found guilty of murdering pregnant soldier: USDOJ
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A former U.S. Army soldier who murdered a 19-year-old pregnant soldier was convicted for what one attorney called “a horrific act of violence” 22 years later, according to the United States Department of Justice. The soldier, 43-year-old Shannon L. Wilkerson, was found guilty...
GALLERY: CCBOE approves Wilson as PHS assistant principal
The Covington County Board of Education approved 18 personnel matters including the naming of an assistant principal at Pleasant Home School during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 7. Tony Wilson, who has been the counselor at PHS, will move into the assistant principal role beginning in the next school year. He will replace […] The post GALLERY: CCBOE approves Wilson as PHS assistant principal appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Softball Game Recap: Opp Find Success
With a playoff game on the line, Opp rose to the challenge on Thursday. They came out on top against the Excel Panthers by a score of 5-1. The win was familiar territory for Opp who now have seven in a row. For Excel's part, they saw three different players...
UPDATED: Local law enforcement agencies investigate threat against local schools; one juvenile arrested
(Editor’s Note: This story is updated to include additional information provided by the Andalusia Police Department.) Area law enforcement agencies responded to potential threats against area schools and have arrested one juvenile on charges of making a terrorist threat. According to local law enforcement, the threats against one or more local schools — including Andalusia, […] The post UPDATED: Local law enforcement agencies investigate threat against local schools; one juvenile arrested appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Pet of the Week: Beautiful Breezy
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - SOS Animal Shelter brought a new friend to the News4 station for Pet of the Week: Breezy!. Breezy showed up at the shelter a couple of weeks ago during a storm, which is how she got her meteorological name. She is between 3 and 4 years...
Shiloh Community activist claims major company tried to bribe him with “hush money”
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — A new chapter is unfolding in Shiloh — the Coffee County neighborhood where black homeowners say a highway project is causing widespread flooding. Timothy Williams, the owner of Destiny Cleaning Services and Shiloh community advocate, and his attorney, Jonathan Austin, filed a complaint...
4-H students bring home ribbons from Regional Congress competition
Covington County 4-H recently sent 10 students to the 4-H Regional Congress held at Luverne High School on Saturday, April 27. Students competed in six events, and Covington County finished with six winners in various categories. Those include Birdhouse, Blocks Rocks (Lego), The World I See (Photography), Public Speaking, and Freestyle Showcase Competitions. These students […] The post 4-H students bring home ribbons from Regional Congress competition appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Paxton baseball embracing underdog role, one win from Final 4
The postseason has a way of being unpredictable. Paxton baseball is Exhibit A. The Bobcats entered the week 11-9, ranked fourth in Region 1 and 15th in Class 1A after finishing as District 2 runner-up. Central entered Tuesday night 21-3, ranked No. 1 in Region 1 and fourth in 1A after a District...
COLUMN: Nurses are the backbone of healthcare
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hospice Recognizes National Nurses Week – May 6 to 12, 2024. Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, and though Maya Angelou was not a nurse, her mother, Vivian Baxter Johnson, was. One Ms. Angelou’s most familiar and famous quotes is, “As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul, and body of our patients, their families, and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou.
AOPA accepting applications for scholarship
The Andalusia Office Professionals Association is now accepting applications for a scholarship to be awarded by its organization. The AOPA Scholarship Committee will determine the amount of the scholarship based on available funds. An applicant may be any adult who is currently employed full-time in a business-related field who are pursuing an education in a […] The post AOPA accepting applications for scholarship appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Amanda Walker: The old piano on the porch
I don’t even know why it is sad to me. It represents a time long before I was born – and I’m dancing around the just over the half century mark. The only way I had any awareness of the piano being there is because it sits on the porch of a house facing County Road29 in the community of Old Texas. That is one of the many backroad route options from my house to Red Level in Covington County.
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