Sitel reduced work force by 150 in Covington County

WTVY Dothan - Thu Nov 05

Over 150 employees from the Sitel Call Center in Sanford, just outside of Andalusia will be losing their jobs as of December 1st.

For local merchants, a new 1-cent school tax would be..

Andalusia Star-News - Thu Nov 05

For local merchants, a new 1-cent school tax would be... ONE - SPENNY TOO - SMANY Published Thursday, November 5, 2009 Proprietors of the two things in life one cannot do without - groceries and gas - say the addition of a 1-cent sales tax would hurt business.

DTF busts major pot grower

Andalusia Star-News - Thu Nov 05

Some of Zachannia s pot. There was nothing sophisticated about the exterior appearance of a shed on Willie Frank Road in which members of the Covington County Drug Task Force found what they called the a oemost sophisticated indoor growa theya ve ever seen.

Sitel lays off 150 in Andalusia

WSFA-TV Montgomery - Wed Nov 04

A Covington County employer announced bad news Wednesday morning. Pink slips will soon go out to more than 150 people.

Andalusia call center lays off more than 150

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Wed Nov 04

Customer call center Sitel made the announcement Wednesday morning. It said affected employees will be let go on Dec.

Taxes have got people talking

Andalusia Star-News - Wed Nov 04

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.

New sales tax in works?

Andalusia Star-News - Sat Oct 31

School administrators plan to ask the Covington County Commission to levy an additional 1-cent sales tax for education.

Prosecutors to seek life sentences for pastor accused of sex abuse

WVTM - Fri Oct 30

Prosecutors plan to seek multiple life sentences if they get a conviction against a former Andalusia pastor accused of sexual abuse and torture of young boys on camping trips.

Getting - squared away'

Andalusia Star-News - Fri Oct 30

Organizers hope the weather won't dampen the fun at Saturday night's Halloween on the Square, but they have a back-up plan in place if the weather forecasters predicting rain for Saturday are correct.

Minister in sex crimes case may not see trial

WSFA-TV Montgomery - Thu Oct 29

One week from Friday Covington County District Attorney Greg Gambril will sit down with suspect Ralph Lee Aaron and his attorney in what's commonly called a preliminary settlement hearing.