Andalusia Star-News

07/21/2025

‼️ Now Seeking Contract-Based Stringers for Andalusia Star-News ‼️

The Andalusia Star-News is seeking three dynamic stringers to cover local news and sports events in Covington County this fall.

Responsibilities:
* Attend news events and local high school sports events across Covington County.
* Capture key highlights during games and take accompanying photos.
* Write articles that report on events and submit them alongside photos.
* Meet all deadlines for assignment submissions.
* Ensure all written content adheres to strong English grammar standards in AP style.

Requirements:
* Strong writing and photography skills.
* A keen understanding of local events and sports.
* Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
* Knowledge of English grammar and composition.

Additional Information:
* Candidates will be selected to work on an as-needed basis.
* This is a contract-based role with the potential for a part-time position based on performance and submission quality.
* A contract must be signed upon selection.

Compensation:
* Pay will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply:
Please send a current resume to [email protected] or drop it off in person at 207 Dunson Street, Andalusia, AL 36420.

07/21/2025

Opp Chamber of Commerce

The Opp and Covington County Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors gathered on July 14 for its annual dinner, an evening dedicated to reflection, recognition, and future planning. During the event, the Chamber formally passed the gavel to the incoming 2025–2026 President, Matthew Simmons. Si...

07/21/2025

Covington County Schools announced on Tuesday, July 15, its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2025-2026, Covington County Schools will continue participation in the Community...

07/21/2025

All customers with the 334 area code should prepare for 10-digit dialing and the introduction of the new 483 area code. The 483 area code will be added as an overlay to the 334 region. An overlay is the addition of another area code, 483, to the same geographic region served by an existing area […...

07/21/2025

NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. July 14 Brendan Christian Bell was logged into the county jail as a hold for another agency. Mark Loyd Castle was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Zytri...

07/20/2025

Dr. Ben Carson will be the guest speaker for the 33rd Annual Sav-A-Life Banquet to be held Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kiwanis Community Center in Andalusia. Tickets ($40) are available in the Andalusia area at Christian Book & Gift and Sav-A-Life’s Family Hope Center, in Opp at La...

07/20/2025

Andalusia City Schools

Following are personnel changes approved by the Andalusia City Schools Board of Education on Monday, July 14. Leave of Absence Christa Clifton, Andalusia Elementary School second grade teacher Resignations Casey Athearn, Andalusia Elementary School sixth grade social studies teacher Jamie Pitts, And...

07/20/2025

The Covington County Department of Human Resources (DHR) will host a free 10-week course beginning in August for residents interested in becoming foster parents. Starting August 11, classes will be held each Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Covington County DHR’s office in Andalusia. Participants will l...

07/20/2025

I remember watching live news coverage on our family’s black and white TV screen when astronaut Neil Armstrong climbed down the ladder of the lunar module and put his left foot on the moon. Reportedly, more than half a billion people watched on television on July 20, 1969, as Armstrong said these ...

07/19/2025

Welcome home, Dr. Chase Strickland and family!

Strickland Spine

Dr. Chase Strickland is returning to his roots and using the knowledge he gained through his education to offer chiropractic services through his own business, Strickland Spine, in Andalusia. A 2017 Straughn High School alumnus, Strickland received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a ...

07/19/2025

State Representative Matthew Hammett (R – Andalusia) announced on Thursday that he will be a candidate for a new term in the District 92 House seat that he has held since 2022. “Since I joined the Alabama House, we have cut the state sales tax on groceries in half, provided record budgets that p...

07/19/2025

A familiar face in Florala’s civic landscape is once again stepping forward to serve the community she’s called home for over four decades. Deborah Inabinett has officially announced her candidacy for re-election to the Florala City Council, District 3. Having lived in Florala for the past 46 an...