In the summer of 2015, Opp native Jim Lawrence sent an email to Andalusia’s John Vick informing him of a special celebration commemorating the end of World War I.
The event, called the “Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive” was to be held in August at the Air Force Armament Museum.
In John Vick fashion, he quickly organized a committee of locals including John Thompson, Sammy Glover, Kenneth Johnson, Kendra Majors, Greg White, Emilee Gage, Ben Bowden, Chrissy Duffy, Maggie Jones and Brian Foshee, to seek out local World War II veterans who would like to attend the event and businesses to sponsor a bus and banners honoring those who served. The committee took more than a dozen World War II veterans to the celebration, which included Reveille, lectures on different aspects of the war, a re-enactment of the flag-raising on Iwo Jima and more.
But possibly the greatest thing to come out the event other than the fellowship was a three-hour long video of interviews with World War II veterans who were honored that day. Read More>
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Shaw Industries plans to spend approximately $184 million to upgrade equipment at its Andalusia facility, according to applications the company filed for the abatement of taxes associated with the project.
The Andalusia City Council was the first to approve the company’s request Tuesday night. The company is expected to meet the same approval from both the Covington County Commission and Gov. Robert Bentley.
“Shaw Industries has selected the Andalusia plant to make some significant investments for new equipment,” Mayor Earl Johnson told council members Tuesday. “The investment Shaw is going to make in this plant is very significant and will secure the plant in Andalusia and Covington County for many, many years. “We have been working on this about for about six or nine months,” Johnson said. “PowerSouth, Southeast Alabama Gas and others have been working with us, making improvements in what we are able to provide in terms of energy...Read More>
The Andalusia Police Department has begun “accepting” arrest warrants for its 9th Annual Arrest A Friend fundraiser, set from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the Court Square in Andalusia on Thurs., April 6.
The event raises funds for the Covington county Relay for Life.
To sign a warrant, stop by the APD to sign a warrant for arrest. Alternately, stop by the warrant table on the day of the event on the Court Square. Warrants signed after are $2 each, and have a minimum bond of $10 with a maximum amount of $100. (Exceptions are APD’s Most Wanted.) APD will not travel outside of the Andalusia city limits for this fundraiser.
In addition to Arrest A Friend, the Army National Guard will have their rock climb on site. An added event this year allows supporters to “challenge” an APD officer to climb.
All proceeds are donated to the Covington County Relay for Life – American Cancer Society. For questions, please call (334) 222-1155 ext. 3106 or ext. 3104.
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Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson recently announced the promotion of Sgt. Jody Scott to the rank of lieutenant. Scott has been with the Andalusia Police Dept. for 16 years, starting as a patrol officer before moving to investigations six years ago. Lt. Scott is currently head of the APD’s investigations division.
Chief Hudson says he has known Lt. Scott since he came to the APD and that he will do an excellent job as lieutenant.
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The Lower Alabama Arts Coalition has issued a call to artists for participation in a juried show planned for May, and is offering $1,300 in prize monies to participants.
Shelia Rhea, director of The Gallery, said there will be a grand prize of $500, and $100 first-place prizes in each of the eight categories, including Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Pastel, Mixed Media, Sculpture/Pottery, Photography and Charcoal/Graphite/Pencil/Pen & Ink.
Each artist may submit up to three works of art. Work must arrive ready for display with appropriate frames, wires, bases or display cases. The entry fee is $30. Submissions will be accepted from April 25 through the close of business (5:30 p.m.) on May 5.
Winners will be announced at an awards reception on Tues., May 16, 2017, at 6 p.m. in The Gallery. The exhibition will hang for public viewing from May 16 through May 31.
For additional information, contact The Gallery at 222-3205 or .
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