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Covington County youth awarded 2026 PBCI Scholarship
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (174+ words) The Andalusia Star-News Covington County youth awarded 2026 PBCI Scholarship Covington County youth John Mixson and Miah Woodall receive 2026 PBCI scholarships for their participation in Alabama's livestock industry during SLE Livestock Week. John Mixson, Andalusia, and Miah Woodall, Wing, were both…...
LEARN BEFORE YOU GO
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (516+ words) The Andalusia Star-News LEARN BEFORE YOU GO CCS hosts "Before You Go" to teach seniors life skills The Covington County Schools Career Coaches, Misty Mooney and Kelsi Scruggs, held "Before You Go" for graduating high school seniors on March 18. Students…...
OCS" Edgar announces retirement
3+ week, 5+ day ago (178+ words) Opp City Schools" Superintendent Emily Edgar announced her retirement on March 13 after 37 years of service to the school system. Edgar"s career with OCS spanned nearly four decades, and it will conclude on June 1 of this year. "[It"s been]…...
Britt secures $700, 000 for RSCC workforce training equipment
4+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) The Andalusia Star-News Britt secures $700, 000 for RSCC workforce training equipment Sen. Katie Britt secures $700, 000 in federal funds for Reid State to buy workforce training equipment and expand hands-on learning for students entering Alabama's rural workforce. Senator Katie Britt has secured…...
Southeast Gas gives back to county schools
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (434+ words) The Andalusia Star-News Southeast Gas gives back to county schools Southeast Gas to return $140, 688 to 20 public school systems in 2026, bringing total Give Back to Schools support to more than $2 million since 2010. Southeast Gas will distribute $140, 688 directly to 20 public school systems…...
ACC approves ACS's tax request
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (269+ words) The Andalusia City Council this week agreed to fund initiatives in the Andalusia City School System to support the use of technology in the system; to refresh technology in the classrooms; provide art and music education; and to improve and…...
CCS students take a trip to Alabama Aviation College
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (356+ words) The Andalusia Star-News CCS students take a trip to Alabama Aviation College CCS career coaches led students on a hands-on tour of Alabama Aviation College, exploring aviation maintenance and technical training options for post-graduation careers. Covington County School's (CCS) Career…...
Hughes receives 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Award
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (54+ words) The Andalusia Star-News Hughes receives 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Award UA electrical engineering alumnus Landon Hughes, a Power South Energy distribution engineer supporting 500, 000 cooperative members, earns a 2026 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Award. Senn joins Mizell as new provider Andalusia Council honors Baumgartner...
Mia Baumgartner: A very distinguished young women
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (687+ words) Covington County's Mia Baumgartner, newly named 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama, prepares to compete nationally while championing literacy and community service. Mia Baumgartner: A very distinguished young women Covington County's Mia Baumgartner, newly named 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama, prepares…...
2026 marks 100 years of Celebrating Black History
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (66+ words) The Andalusia Star-News 2026 marks 100 years of Celebrating Black History 2026 marks 100 years since Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, which evolved into Black History Month and helped center Black history in U. S. education and beyond. First Responder Spotlight: Chance Local woman changes…...