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- 5 injured in holiday wrecks
At least five people in the state died over the Christmas holiday period, and while luckily none were from Covington County, the county did experience a number of traffic accidents.
- Adding to Hanka s legend
Dozens of Hank Williamsa family, friends and fans gathered in Andalusia Monday morning for the unveiling of a historic marker and the celebration of a special wedding anniversary.
- Hank Williams marker to be placed
Beginning Dec. 15, travelers coming through Andalusia will learn that it is where country music legend Hank Williams married Audrey Sheppard some 64 years ago.
- Andalusia to get Williams marker
A historic marker will be unveiled at 11 a.m. Dec. 15 near the place in Andalusia where Hank Williams married Audrey Sheppard some 64 years ago.
- Scout's honor: Albritton touches on importance of Boy Scouts
Scouting in the past, present and future was the theme of the night at the Covington County Area Golden Eagle Dinner Thursday night at Oakwood Lodge.
- Bottle' fund-raiser helps adoptive families
During the time it takes to read this article approximately 20 children will become orphans, and one local resident hopes to help find a oeforever familiesa for those children in need.
- Finding funds for projects 1st priority for new mayor
Mayor Earl Johnson talks with Circuit Judge Lex Short. Short swore in the new city officials.
- Fake name lands offender in jail
A Red Level man, who apparently lied about his identity as a convicted sex offender and was wanted on charges of welfare fraud, was arrested Tuesday.
- River Falls priority for new council
Andalusia's mayor and council-elect agreed last night not to pursue Transportation Enhancement grant funding from the Department of Transportation in the coming fiscal year in hopes they can secure funding for ...
- Gas remains scarce
The Sun Valley Inland station in River Falls was one of the few stations in the county selling gas Monday, at a listed price of $4.79 per gallon for regular unleaded.
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On Dec. 1, 2007, Conecuh River Feed and Bait opened their doors in River Falls. In order to accommodate customers more efficiently, they recently expanded their building.
- River ride leads to ride on life flight helicopter
What began as a leisurely float down the creek ended with a helicopter ride to the hospital for two Hurricane Gustav evacuees Tuesday.
- Knife fight leads to 2 injuries
A verbal altercation between two local women turned physical Thursday afternoon, with one sustaining numerous cuts and lacerations.
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News Foot chase results in arrest Monday, July 21, 2008 10:31 PM CDT A seasoned probationer led local law enforcement on a wild chase Monday afternoon involving a car chase, a wreck and a foot pursuit.
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News Foot chase results in arrest Monday, July 21, 2008 10:31 PM CDT A seasoned probationer led local law enforcement on a wild chase Monday afternoon involving a car chase, a wreck and a foot pursuit.
- Man swipes beer 2 times
When Red Level resident James Jury felt the need for a good "cold one", he allegedly walked into a U.S. Hwy.
- Homeowner goes back to tower in protest
Wayne Spires has had it up to there. "There," in this case, is a 35-foot radio tower located be hind his home in the River Falls subdivision, which he has climbed for the second time in as many years in protest ...
- Man on a tower takes a break
A Wetumpka man who has been perched on a tower for three weeks came down from the tower recently because of stormy weather, according to his son-in-law. Wayne Spires, 62, is protesting the River Falls ...
- Man again takes to tower as a protest
WALLSBORO -- Wayne Spires sat on his swing Tuesday, braving the blistering heat about 35 feet above the ground.
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City DescriptionRiver Falls is a town in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 616.
River Falls is located at 31°21′7″N 86°32′12″W / 31.35194, -86.53667 (31.351948, -86.536680).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), of which, 6.9 square miles (17.9 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (2.67%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 616 people, 272 households, and 174 families residing in the town. The population density was 88.9 people per square mile (34.3/km²). There were 307 housing units at an average density of 44.3/sq mi (17.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 62.50% White, 36.04% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, and 0.81% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 272 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- United States
- Covington County
- Alabama
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