Andalusia, AL

Catch a great time with your kids

“Whatever you do, do not let those crickets loose in the car.” I delivered that simple instruction about four times before I let them get in the car at the…

It matters who came before us

Where we come from; who came before us; how we arrived in this skin we identify as “me,” is interesting. The stories my grandmothers told about where they came from…

Opp awards $187K sewer bid

The Opp City Council awarded a $187,115 bid to L&K Contracting for new sewer and water lines at its mini industrial park Tuesday. The sewer and water project, which was…

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

One-year-old Alyssa Martinez looks at her step-grandfather, Ken Edgar, as he explains to her about the fountain at Dream Park. Edgar said this was his first time taking Martinez to…

Opp wreck sends 1 to hospital

An early morning wreck in Opp sent one woman to the hospital, law enforcement officials said Wednesday. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street and…

Deadline for Doggie Dash Friday

Deadline to pre-register for the annual Deep South Doggie Dash & Strut Your Mutt Walk is Fri., Sept. 10. The sixth annual event will be held Sat., Sept. 25, from…

3 locals arrested for ‘junking’

Three Opp men who were allegedly out “junking,” looking to make a quick buck instead found a quick way to jail Tuesday after being arrested for theft. Wesley Lance Johnson,…


Covington Cowgirls preparing for annual rodeo

It’s rodeo time for high school and junior age cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the area. On Sat., Sept. 18 and Sun., Sept. 19, the Covington Cowgirls Drill Team will…

Lake project completion 2 months away

It will be at least another two months before work is completed at Florala’s Lake Jackson project. Robert “Sonny” Foster, statewide construction superintendent for the Department of Conservation and Natural…

City to bid Church Street School project

What has long been a dream for many is about to come true. The Andalusia City Council on Tuesday authorized the letting of bids for renovating the historic Church Street…

Council formalizes estate purchase

The Andalusia City Council Tuesday formalized in a unanimous vote the already-announced purchase of Springdale Estate, the former home of John G. Scherf currently owned by Dr. Charles and Mary…

County ‘can’t compromise on compromise,’ cancels meeting

It appears there are now three strikes against a proposed joint venture between the City of Andalusia and the county commission that would have renovated and increased the number of…


‘Technique’ is key

It’s all going to be about technique in taking care of Luverne’s strong offensive and defensive lines.

Opp, SHS split wins in tri-match

Straughn and Opp split wins in a tri-match with Elba Tuesday night in Opp.

Tonight’s match is a must see

Today’s rivalry match between Andalusia and Straughn’s varsity volleyball teams is one that shouldn’t be missed.

Lady Bulldogs vs. Lady Tigers, a battle worth seeing

Today’s rivalry match between Andalusia and Straughn’s varsity volleyball teams is one that shouldn’t be missed.

Looking for redemption

One thing is for sure, Pleasant Home and Kinston both have something to play for this Friday night in region play — a win.