Andalusia

HD 92 presently includes all of Covington and a portion of Coffee and Escambia counties.

Jones currently serves in the Alabama House of Representatives where he is chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee.

Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson endorsed 2nd Congressional District Republican candidate Jeff Coleman Thursday. “Jeff Coleman is a leader. We need a strong leader in Washington to fight back against these DC bureaucrats who represent themselves instead of the people,” Johnson said. “I know that Jeff Coleman will be that leader, and he will be the … Continued

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was in Andalusia at the Shaw Industries carpet plant. The Shaw Industries Group, Inc. announced that is investing $250 million in its Andalusia manufacturing facility, which creates fiber used to manufacture residential carpet. “Visiting Covington Co. this morning to celebrate @Shaw_Inc’s $250 million investment in their Andalusia Fiber Manufacturing Plant,” Gov. … Continued

It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down and most students are already back in school. As the mother of two school-aged children, I know firsthand how precious the summer months are and how quickly they always fly by. The Roby family is geared up and ready to take on another school year, and … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Governor Robert Bentley and an entourage of nearly 100 prominent Alabamians touched down in Paris, France, days ahead of the 50th Paris Air Show. The economic mission was described as an opportunity for Alabama economic development officials and local elected leaders to meet with aerospace companies in … Continued

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last Thursday, the State House was buzzing with rumors and questions about Speaker Mike Hubbard’s (R-Auburn) consulting contract with the Southeast Alabama Gas District. Even though the contract is over a year old, a recent press release by the company brought the questionable arrangement to light. The contract with SEAGD … Continued

Staff Report The lack of drug analysis has impeded the clearing of cases by the Covington County grand jury, District Attorney Walt Merrell said. More than 500 cases were presented this week to jurors, with an additional 218 disposed of prior to the beginning of court. Numbers presented by the DA’s office showed of the … Continued