The Andalusia Star News is the primary newspaper of Andalusia, Alabama and one of the oldest in the state. Published continuously since 1878, it has a circulation of 2,600 and is circulated weekly on Wednesdays. The paper is owned by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., which also publishes newspapers in other communities throughout Alabama and Mississippi.
In 1902, George W. Adair purchased the Andalusia “Herald” and changed its name to “Andalusia Star,” merging with another paper called “Star.” In 1915 he established the Evening Star Publishing Company and began publishing both morning and evening editions six days a week for several years before reverting back to an afternoon edition only. Ownership passed through various hands until the Evening Star Publishing Company was purchased by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. in 1980 and merged with other CNHI newspapers to form a statewide chain, Alabama Media Group (AMG).
The “Andalusia Star” is published on Wednesdays and has a circulation of about 2500 copies per issue. It also publishes an annual magazine called “Lagniappe,” which features articles from some of its columnists as well as information concerning area events, businesses and people.”
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– The Andalusia Star News first began publication in 1878. At one point it had two editions that were both distributed six days a week before reverting back to just one edition being printed each day. In 1902 George W . Grubbs and Company bought the paper. The company published it until 1980 when they sold it to Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.
– In 1880, the Evening Star Publishing Company was purchased by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., which merged with other CNHI newspapers into a statewide chain, Alabama Media Group (AMG).
– The “Andalusia Star” is published on Wednesdays and has a circulation of about 2500 copies per issue. It also publishes an annual magazine called “Lagniappe,” which features articles from some of its columnists as well as information concerning area events, businesses and people.”
– Articles in the Andalusia Star News cover local news for nearby towns such as Decaturville, Tuscumb ia and Florence, as well as larger metropolitan areas such as Birmingham.
– The paper is a member of the Alabama Press Association with membership in the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association.”
This content provides readers information about where to find Andalusia Star News on Wednesdays or online through AMG’s website. Readers will also learn more about what types of articles can be found within each edition and how one can become a subscriber.
Editorial: “In 1880, the Evening Star Publishing Company was purchased by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., which merged with other CNHI newspapers into a statewide chain, Alabama Media Group (AMG).
The “Andalusia Star” is published on Wednesdays and has a circulation of about 2500 copies.
– AMG is the publisher of The Birmingham News, Press-Register in Mobile and a number of other newspapers across the state.”
The Andalusia Star is a member of the Alabama Press Association with membership in the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association.”
“In 1880, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., purchased Evening Star Publishing Company and merged with their own papers into what we know as today’s Alabama Media Group (AMG).”
“Andalusia Star publishes on Wednesdays and has about 2500 copies through out Alabamian areas such as Birmingham.”
-“Alabama Media Group (AMG) includes: “The Birmingham News”,Press Register in Mobile and many more statewide newspaper company’s journalism content from all
