Written by Robert Blankenship for the Star-News A nonprofit volunteer organization in Opp is working to provide a safe and ...

The Andalusia Fire Department improved its ISO rating from a Class 4 to a Class 3, the best ever earned by the local ...

The Covington County Engineer’s Office announces that a portion of Jackson Town Road, between Adams Pond Road and County Road 32, will be closed on Wednesday, June 4, to allow for necessary ...

After a comprehensive review of its operations, Mizell Memorial Hospital’s Board of Directors and officers have made the difficult decision to discontinue its orthopedic surgical services, effective ...

She joined the Star-News in May 2025. She is currently the Vice President of Sales and will work closely with the communities ...

Jeff Schumacher is a 30-year veteran of the newspaper industry. He joined the Star-News in May 2025. Originally from North ...

Nine-year-old Hazel Rose O’Neal of Andalusia is ready to take her biggest stage yet after being accepted to the Joffrey ...

The Opp and Covington County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Opp Hall of Fame Banquet on Tuesday, June 10. During ...

In a heartfelt initiative to foster literacy and community engagement, the Old Three Notch Chapter of the Daughters of the ...

Community members gathered at the Covington Veterans Monument Monday morning and helped honor the lives of those who made the ...

Covington County Veterans Service Officer Brian Foshee has received the Commissioner’s Excellence Award, the highest honor ...

Work on Veteran’s Memorial Pool in Opp has officially finished in time for the pool to open to the public on Wedn8. Opening ...