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Florala, Alabama is located in Covington County. Zip codes in Florala, AL include 36442. More Florala information.

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Saturday Nov 7 | Andalusia Star-News

A different George family came to reside in Florala area

Another George family who lived in Covington County was the descendants of Moses Andrew George, Sr.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Taxes have got people talking

From all appearances, local educators and county commissioners are looking to implement a additional 1-cent sales tax for "educational purposes." To put that into context, it means that for every $100 spent, it will soon cost you $9 in taxes.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Words, images tell stories

Sarah, who is 9 and a fourth-grader, recently was required as part of her Alabama history class to interview someone who had lived here at least 20 years.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

College branch sought for FCMS

Florala Mayor Robert Williamson said Tuesday he is "exploring other education options" that could be housed in the Florala City Middle School building once it's closed.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Florala gets $400K grant

Another significant stride in repairing Florala's streets was announced Monday by Gov.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

DTF gets $265K grant

The 22nd Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force received $265,000 in economic stimulus funds Wednesday, money that law enforcement officials said will help the DTF accomplish its mission of eradicating drugs from Covington County.

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Fri Oct 02, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

State Hwy. 55 may be 4-laned in future

State transportation workers are currently performing a a oecorridor studya to determine the feasibility of four-laning State Hwy.

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Tue Sep 29, 2009

Montgomery Advertiser

Hardee's restaurants in area to undergo makeovers

Montgomery-area Hardee's restaurants are getting a new look as the company that owns the franchise eateries is renovating and rebuilding the stores.

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Sun Sep 27, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Read about it: - SUnited Fund helps libraries

Pat Davis said she likes to read the magazines at Andalusia's library. The United Fund gives money to each of the county's three public libraries.

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Fri Sep 25, 2009

Washington County News

Important fugitive arrested in Walton County

An "alert" Walton County Sheriff's Deputy arrests a highly sought drug fugitive out of Covington County, Alabama who was out on bond for than $1 million.

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Tue Sep 22, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

EMA: - SRain mostly missed county

Covington County appears to have been spared the worst of the recent damaging rains, which dumped rain and caused flooding through parts of the Southeast.

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Thu Sep 17, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Florala locals - sad' school's closing

While Florala residents may understand the economics behind the decision to close Florala City Middle School, most say they a oejust dona t like it.a The Covington County Board of Education voted last Thursday to close the school in a a oerealignment of the Covington County School System.a Their vote also included splitting Red Level School into ...

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Sun Sep 13, 2009

WSFA-TV Montgomery

Covington County to Close One School

The Covington County Board of Education has voted to close Florala Middle School and create Red Level Elementary and Red Level High Schools.

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Fri Sep 11, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Florala middle school closing

Thursday, the Covington County Board of Education voted 3-0, with board member James Prestwood abstaining, to close Florala City Middle School and to establish a Red Level Elementary School and Red Level High School.

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Wed Sep 09, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

2 benefits planned to help Lockhart fire victims

Last Thursday, Donnie and Gwen Kimbro lost everything they owned in a house fire.

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Wed Sep 02, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

City of Florala needs a new police station

Therea TMs something I would like to run by everyone. I was talking to our chief of police the other day about this.

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Thu Aug 27, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Spikes rejects plea deal |

The former Florala police officer arrested during a 2006 Dateline NBC "To Catch a Predator" sting has turned down a plea offer.

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Tue Aug 25, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Habitat build planned in fall

Volunteers work on a Habitat house in April. The organization expects to build its first home in Andalusia this October.

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Sun Aug 23, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

Brewer ancestors were early settlers of Covington County

Representatives of the Brewer family were residents of Covington County before 1830, which would make them some of the earlier settlers in the area.

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Fri Aug 21, 2009

Andalusia Star-News

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Pleasant Homea TMs Frank Senn is tackled by Red Levela TMs Jeremy Harris and other players in Red Levela TMs 20-13 jamboree victory Thursday night.

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