Christian Service Center's January poster contest for Sanctity of Human Life Month invited local Christians to celebrate the sanctity of life, with gift certificates for winners.

Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, which evolved into Black History Month and helped center Black history in U.S. education and beyond.

Opp High School cheerleaders capped a “rebuilding” year by sweeping 2026 state titles and earning their 11th UCA national crown, the seniors’ fourth championship with coach Lorrie Harrison.

The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and citizens at its Feb. 5, 2026 banquet, honoring award winners and hearing an inspiring address by guest speaker Tommy Jackson.

Andalusia High School crowned Jaidyn Berry Miss Memolusia 2026 at the 55th annual pageant Feb. 7, with Junior Miss honors going to Andalusia Junior High’s Jadah Fields.

Andalusia native Valerie Cunningham-Trainer marks 10 years leading Make-A-Wish Alabama’s Trailblaze Challenge, a $7M effort, as she seeks hometown support to fund two more wishes.

Opp native Kevin Chance traces his journey from junior rescue squad member to police chief and explains why his department feels like family as they work to fill one last opening.

U.S. Postal Service issues new stamps honoring Muhammad Ali and Phillis Wheatley, the first author of African descent in the American Colonies to publish a book. The U.S. Postal Service will honor ...