Kindergartners in Jeanne Morgan’s class at Andalusia Elementary School have been learning about loving leaders. On Friday, Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce Director Chrissie Duffy visited the class. “February is a month that reminds us to be loving and kind,” Morgan said. “We felt that this is a perfect opportunity to show love to our leaders.” They designated several area leaders as Loving Leaders honorees, and invited them to visit their class. Morgan said that the students had been learning about jobs and they were talking about leaders. Read More>
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Dancers from the Andalusia Ballet recently participated in a class with ballet legend Eddie Villella at Troy University. Villella has received nearly every important honor given to artists in the United States. As a star of the New York City Ballet, he showed the world that a tough, brash kid out of Maritime College could turn into a major artist, and in doing so, changed the way men danced in America, as well as the way male dancers were perceived. Shown with him are Lindsey Stephens, Emma Henley, Kole Varner, SaraBeth Wriston and Paige Landreneau; (seated) Emily
Anne Morgan and Emily Ward.
Business Council of Alabama President Billy Canary spoke at Tuesday night’s Chamber of Commerce banquet, telling those gathered that they have a gold standard chamber of commerce.
“You have the gold standard of chambers in our state, led by Chrissie (Duffy) and Maggie (Jones),” he said. “I get to visit many of the 124 chambers (in the state of Alabama) and I will tell you, you should be proud to be a part of the gold standard.”
He also spoke highly of former Speaker of the House Seth Hammett, current Rep. Mike Jones and current Sen. Jimmy Holley, praising them for their service. Read More>
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Crews have been working this week to repair windows in the Timmerman building, located on the Square. The City of Andalusia recently acquired the building, which was in abatement for safety issues. Mayor Earl Johnson said the repair work can be completed for about $50,000. A restaurant is expected to occupy the bottom floor.
In a packed house, the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year in which its membership grew by 30 percent; recognized local educators and businesses; and culminated its “blue jean banquet” with entertainment by trick rope performer Loop Rawlins.
Outgoing President Jennifer Curry said the small town has made big accomplishments.
“The fact that the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce has already made a significant impact in this community is so encouraging and something which I know Chrissie, Maggie and the Board of Directors will be...Read More>
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