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Kay Ivey · Covington County

Gov. Ivey Taps Grace Jeter as Covington County Circuit Judge

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Jeter is the first female circuit judge to serve in Covington County.See the Story

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FROM WHEELS TO WALLS: Smash Mouth Foods will launch new restaurant in August - The Andalusia Star

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Nearly four years after taking the community by storm with their smash burgers served from a food truck, Smash Mouth Foods is ready to open a brand new restaurant. Jared Hawsey prepares a smash burger on the grill in the Smash Mouth Foods mobile truck. For father-and-son duo Tracy and Jared Hawsey, grilling burgers is more than just a passion. Now, they’re excited to bring their livelihood to a permanent location and offer their loyal customers …Read Article

Andalusia, Alabama · Andalusia

Fourth of five murderers sentenced in 2020 Andalusia slaying - The Andalusia Star

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“The Covington County Court system has been inundated with murder trials for the last few years,” District Attorney Walt Merrell commented regarding the sentencing of Evergreen native Courtney Lee Porter, the third of five people convicted of murder in recent months. Merrell added that in addition to those five convictions, we’ve prosecuted 14 people for murder or manslaughter in the last two or so years.” Still though, Merrell is optimistic. “W…Read Article

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GALLERY: Area residents unite for second ‘Andalusia Reads the Declaration’ - The Andalusia Star

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CCBOE approves Lowe as PHS assistant principal, Burleson as SMS counselor - The Andalusia Star

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The Covington County Board of Education approved 29 personnel matters including the naming of an assistant principal and counselor during a special called meeting on Tuesday, June 24. Lisa Lowe will move into the assistant principal role at Pleasant Home School at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, pending verification of new or existing background reviews. She will replace Tony Wilson, whose resignation was accepted retroactive to June…Andalusia, Alabama · AndalusiaRead Article

CLAS honors Johnny Taylor with Dr. James A. Street Award - The Andalusia Star

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Johnny Taylor made a lasting impact on countless lives throughout his career in education and was recently announced as the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools’ 2025 Dr. James A. Street Award recipient. CLAS Executive Director Dr. Vick Wilson presents Taylor with the 2025 Dr. James A. Street Award. Spanning more than three decades, Taylor’s career began with four years of service in the United States Air Force, followed by 32 years in educati…Education · AndalusiaRead Article

Craig announces candidacy for city’s Dist. 3 - The Andalusia Star

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My name is Jeremy Craig, and I am running to represent District 3 on the Andalusia City Council. I was born and raised here. This town shaped me. Now I want to help shape its future. Jeremy Craig I have built a career in finance and healthcare management, currently serving as CFO of a local rural hospital. I understand how to manage budgets, make tough decisions, and lead during hard times. These are skills I believe will serve the council and o…Andalusia, Alabama · AndalusiaRead Article

Conecuh Sausage expanding from Evergreen to Andalusia

The new production facility in Andalusia is designed for efficiency and food safety. The post Conecuh Sausage expanding from Evergreen to Andalusia appeared first on Business Alabama Magazine.Andalusia, Alabama · AndalusiaRead Article

Teel gains experience through summer internship at Covington County Probate Office - The Andalusia Star

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The Covington County Probate Office has an extra set of hands this summer as 22-year-old Courtney Teel works alongside Probate Judge Stacy Brooks in a 10-week internship. A native of Coffee County, Teel graduated from Kinston High School in 2021. While in high school, she attended LBW Community College and earned an associate’s degree. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alabama in Au…Andalusia, Alabama · AndalusiaRead Article

Nikki Stephens promoted to Covington County Chief Assistant District Attorney - The Andalusia Star

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District Attorney Walt Merrell announced that Nikki (Hussey) Stephens, a long time prosecutor in his office, will be promoted to the post of Chief Assistant District Attorney. Merrell made the promotion when Grace Jeter, his former Chief Assistant, was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to serve as Circuit Court Judge. Merrell noted that Stephens, a graduate of Jones School of Law at Faulkner University, graduated second in her law school class. “Sh…Andalusia, Alabama · AndalusiaRead Article

Candidates qualify for Andalusia, Florala, Opp municipal elections - The Andalusia Star

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Fifty-four people have qualified to seek office in this summer’s municipal elections in Andalusia, Florala, and Opp. Andalusia Andalusia residents will elect a mayor, five council members, and two members of the board of education on August 26. Those who had qualified to seek office when qualifying ended on Tuesday, June 24, at 5 p.m. included: For mayor, Earl Johnson, incumbent. For mayor, Don Cotton. For mayor, Terry Craig. For District 1, An…Andalusia, Alabama · AndalusiaRead Article

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