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🌱 How two Andalusia-based utilities are quietly reshaping south Alabama’s economy.
And on the Andalusia Patch calendar - Labor Day- No School
Greetings Andalusia! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How two Andalusia-based utilities are quietly reshaping south Alabama's economy.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 TOP UTILITIES: Feeling the Surge (siteselection.com) — Two major utilities based in Andalusia, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and Southeast Gas, are highlighted for billion‑dollar investments, job creation, and support for rural economic development across south Alabama and the Wiregrass. Their recent projects include expanding a major power plant, launching Alabama's first renewable natural gas facility, and channeling millions into site development and community improvements that can benefit Andalusia‑area communities. 
📸 Around Andalusia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Andalusia
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- Labor Day- No School
Covington County ANDALUSIA, AL 36421
8:00 am - Falcons @ Red Level Volleyball
Covington County ANDALUSIA, AL 36421
3:00 pm
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Auditorium Letterman Jackets
Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
1:00 pm - VB vs HILLCREST EVERGREEN Senior Night
Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
4:00 pm - Volleyball @ HA
Enterprise High Enterprise, AL 36330
4:00 pm - Volleyball Mckenzie JH, JV
Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
4:00 pm - VB vs HILLCREST EVERGREEN
Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
4:30 pm - 7 Football @ Headland
Enterprise High Enterprise, AL 36330
5:30 pm - RBE BETA Inductions
Enterprise High Enterprise, AL 36330
5:30 pm - 8 Football v DPA
Enterprise High Enterprise, AL 36330
6:15 pm - Blue & White Day
Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049 - Football Vs Florala
Crenshaw County Luverne, AL 36049
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- September is National Preparedness Month, and this year's theme is #AlabamaStandsReady.
Disasters don't wait, and neither do we. This National Preparedness Month, take time to build an emergency kit, make a family plan, and stay informed… (Nextdoor ) - Do you have an emergency plan for yourself, your pets, and your family?
This National Preparedness Month, consider the specific needs you might have in an emergency. Learn more: alabamapublichealth.gov/prepare/get… (Nextdoor )
- Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. posted a job opening for Entry-Level Tax Preparer in Andalusia. Apply here.
- PowerSouth Energy Cooperative posted a job opening for Financial Planning Accountant II in Andalusia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Andalusia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elba
- Former Alabama Crimson Tide Star Has Died (yardbarker.com)
Enterprise
- MISSING PERSON ALERT: Enterprise Police ask public's help locating 33-year-old man (wdhn.com)
- Soccer season meets roadwork: City of Enterprise warns drivers near Bellwood Road (wdhn.com)
- Enterprise Encourages Residents To 'Stand Ready' In September (wiregrassdailynews.com)
Ok Andalusia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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