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- Health officials report flu increase
Hospital officials are reporting an increase in positive flu cases throughout the county, and while it's unknown just how many of these cases are H1N1, health officials are reminding residents flu season is far from over.
- Man arrested on rape charges
An Andalusia man was jailed Thursday on three counts of second-degree rape involving a child under 16.
- Sugar Rush displays - Portraits of Us'
"Portraits of Us" is a photography exhibit that delivers exactly what it promises - " portraits of the people and faces of Covington County.
- Lady Bulldogs win close area game
Andalusiaa s Paige Caraway had 18 strikeouts and allowed one hit in her teama s 1-0 win over Thomasville Monday night at the Andalusia Sports Complex.
- Class will transform broken glass to art
Thursday, locals will have an opportunity to see how one artist transforms bits of glass into works of art as she conducts a cracked and beaded glass workshop at the Lower Alabama Arts Coalition in Andalusia.
- SaeHaeSung expansion announced
The Andalusia City Council Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with SaeHaeSung Alabama that will facilitate the companya s expansion and result in the creation of 150 new jobs in Andalusia.
- Andalusia woman portrays Tutwiler to keep "Alabama" song
Sue Bass Wilson of Andalusia dressed in attire from the 1860s to give the House what amounted to a one-woman show Thursday.
- Andalusia auto parts supplier plans to expand
Saehaesung Alabama, Inc., a 'Tier 2' automotive parts supplier, decided to stay and expand operations in the city.
- 4 people injured in Andy accident
A two-vehicle accident on Andalusia's Church Street sent four people to the hospital and stalled lunchtime traffic for a half-hour Monday.
- Andalusia man convicted of 17 sex crimes against step-daughter
Early Friday evening, a Covington County jury found Perry Demon Parrish, 54, of Andalusia guilty of seven counts of Sodomy in the First Degree, four counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child Under the Age of 12, and six counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.
- 3 injured in 2 wrecks
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in two separate Brooklyn Road accidents that sent three people to the hospital.
- APD: burglaries not related
A weekend burglary at Stokes Sporting Goods and last week's "snatch and grab" at Sanders Fine Jewelry are not related, Andalusia Chief Wilbur Williams said Friday.
- More sex charges added
Sheriff's Office investigators said Wednesday, "overwhelming evidence" in the sex abuse case of a 20-year-old Andalusia man accused of having inappropriate relations with a 12-year-old girl will warrant new charges in the coming weeks.
- King favors bingo vote
Alabama Attorney General Troy King shakes hands with Kiwanis Club member David Bryant.
- APD locates vehicle
Police find truck used in Sander's - snatch, grab' Published Thursday, February 18, 2010 Andalusia Police have located the vehicle used in Monday's "snatch and grab" burglary at Sander's Fine Jewelry, parked in the same spot from which it was stolen from, Chief Wilbur Williams said Wednesday.
- Investigation leads to Drug Charges in Two States
Andalusia, AL A strong working relationship between the Walton County Sheriff's Office and the 22nd Judicial Drug Task Force out of Andalusia results in the arrest of a man with a history of drug offenses.
- Andalusia girls fall in regional tourney
The Andalusia High School Lady Bulldogs fell to Brewbaker Tech in their first game of the regional tournament Thursday morning, 66-55. The Lady Bulldogs boarded a bus for Mobile at 5 a.m. The game was at 9. The boys play after lunch.
- Man charged with sexual abuse
A 20-year-old Andalusia man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly using his computer to set up sex dates with a 12-year-old girl.
- Snow should continue until early afternoon
The fat snowflakes currently falling in Andalusia should continue to drop until shortly after noon, EMA director Susan Carpenter said.
City DescriptionAndalusia is a city in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 8,794. According to the 2007 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 8,705. The city is the county seat of Covington County. It is also the home of the World Domino Tournament.
Andalusia was first settled in 1841 after flooding of the Conecuh River and the surrounding lowlands forced citizens to move to higher ground. The county seat was moved from Montezuma to Andalusia in 1844. The new town was originally called "New Site" but was known as Andalusia by the time a post office was established in 1846.
Andalusia was incorporated as a town in 1901.
Andalusia is located at 31°18′34″N 86°28′46″W / 31.30944°N 86.47944°W / 31.30944; -86.47944 (31.309321, -86.479468).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.0 square miles (49 km) of which 18.9 square miles (49 km) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km) (0.47%) is water.
Andalusia is served by the Andalusia-Opp Airport, located approximately five miles east of the central business district.
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,794 people, 3,707 households, and 2,376 families residing in the ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Covington County
- Alabama
- United States of America
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