Zack Maio

Local systems proud of growth; acknowledge areas to improve The Alabama State Department of Education recently released its annual report card grades for the 2023-2024 school year to public schools and school systems across the state. Andalusia City Schools Andalusia City Schools received an overall score of 91, was 76.31 in academic achievement, and 100 […]

Published 1:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 By Zack Maio Eric Lidh will perform as Drosselmeyer for the final time this year after serving in the iconic role for 42 years.

Published 1:00 pm Monday, December 9, 2024 By Zack Maio Andalusia High School will be the home of Richard Robertson's 58th Annual

Straughn came up on the short end of a home varsity basketball doubleheader against Georgiana on Monday, Dec. 9. Lady Panthers 46, Lady Tigers 32 Turnovers and missed shots proved to be too much for Straughn (5-2) to overcome as Georgiana (3-4) earned a 46-32 road win in the varsity girls’ game. Presley Bates got […]

After approximately 20 weeks of construction, Sanders Jewelry has expanded its operations with a brand new building to call home in Andalusia. An Andalusia business staple for 28 years, the new building is made up of 2,480 square feet. Sanders Jewelry and its five employees first moved into the facility five weeks ago. “We’re excited […]

The Covington County Board of Education adopted revisions to a board policy on the procedures for selecting school cheerleaders during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Superintendent Shannon Driver announced revisions to section 6.05.4 in the board’s policy, which discusses how varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders are selected at each county school. Superintendent […]

Published 1:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 By Zack Maio

Driven to work in the medical field, Dr. Lee Poston has brought his podiatry practice to the local community and Covington County through his practice Advanced Foot and Ankle in Andalusia. A native of Rigby, Idaho, Poston obtained his doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Following […]

Published 9:15 am Monday, December 16, 2024 By Zack Maio

Raley Beth Maddox and her Australian shepherds earned enough points during the 2023-2024 show season to be invited to the Australian Shepherd Club of America Nationals in Grand Island, Nebraska. Raley Beth, who competes in conformation shows with her Aussies, took Grand Island by storm. She is in the eighth grade at Red Level School. […]