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Escaped inmate alert: Crenshaw County residents warned of Monday afternoon escapee
By Staff Reports Today, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Crenshaw County residents received a Code Red alert about an escaped inmate. The alert identified the escapee as Tyler Garner, a 19-year-old white male, who had escaped from the Crenshaw County Jail at around 1:40 p.m. “Garner was wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt,” the message […] The post Escaped inmate alert: Crenshaw County residents warned of Monday afternoon escapee appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Farm Swap supports local hobbyists
Crenshaw County is home to a swap event, organized by local farmers. This past Saturday, Sardis Farm Swap held its monthly event, featuring wares hand-crafted or home-grown in the local area. A farm swap is a small gathering, where farmers and hobbyists can sell or trade goods ranging from hand-made items, to live chickens and […] The post Farm Swap supports local hobbyists appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County under a flood advisory until Sunday night
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:33 p.m. in effect until 11:45 p.m. for Crenshaw County. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," comments the weather service....
29 and Main celebrates ribbon cutting
A local business in Dozier celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony with the Crenshaw County chamber of commerce, inviting friends and family to learn more about the new business. The venture, 29 and Main, is a new convenience store in Dozier, owned and operated by Celia and Tony Kelley, who work alongside their family and friends […] The post 29 and Main celebrates ribbon cutting appeared first on Luverne Journal.
4-H organizes lesson in paints, plants
On Tuesday, Crenshaw County’s 4-H brought children together to learn about nature and the world around them through art. Alongside Charlotte Petre, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, children learned more about watercolor, exposure paper and the different species of plants around Crenshaw County. “They need to learn about what is around them, how it impacts their […] The post 4-H organizes lesson in paints, plants appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Hawthorne resigns, accepts new role with state BOE
Crenshaw County Schools Superintendent Dodd Hawthorne announced his resignation following acceptance of a position with the Alabama State Board of Education. Hawthorne will take on the role of Assistant State Superintendent for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Workforce Development, effective August 16. Hawthorne highlighted critical challenges facing the state’s education department, emphasizing the need […] The post Hawthorne resigns, accepts new role with state BOE appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw coverage: Your opinion matters
An Editorial Opinion of The Luverne Journal On Thursday The Luverne Journal launched a survey asking readers to let us know what topics they wish to read more or less about. Asking for an opinion is risky. There are no guarantees that responses will prove readers already like what we are doing. However, The Luverne […] The post Crenshaw coverage: Your opinion matters appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Cookout honors local first responders
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Over 50 first responders from Crenshaw County were honored during a cookout at E.L. Turner Park July 12. The event, held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., was hosted by Senator Will Barfoot, Representative Chris Sells and the Alabama Forestry Association. Caroleene Dobson, candidate for the recently redrawn 2nd Congressional District […] The post Cookout honors local first responders appeared first on Luverne Journal.
One picture – A thousand thank yous
An Editorial Opinion of The Luverne Journal There is an old adage, the origins of which many sources debate, which advises the reader that, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Because there is much truth in the proverb, The Luverne Journal held a photo opportunity on Jan. 11 aimed at compiling the sentiments of […] The post One picture – A thousand thank yous appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Update: Heat advisory issued for South Alabama until Monday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:46 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of...
Multiple agencies respond to 331 crash
A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:39 p.m. Saturdays, July 13, caused a road closure in Crenshaw County. The north and southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 331 near the 64 mile marker was blocked for several hours. Traffic was rerouted north of Fullers Crossroads and through Honoraville. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) […] The post Multiple agencies respond to 331 crash appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Cosby Family Searches for answers in Cold Case
The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Department is looking for answers following a cold case that happened in the small quiet town of Rutledge– nearly ten years ago. The thirteenth of June 2016 Mr. Earl Cosby was murdered in this small shed used for an office at his car dealership.
Crenshaw celebrates Independence Day
Citizens across Crenshaw County gathered with family and friends to celebrate Independence day on July 4 and some festivities were held on July 5. Some towns hosted parades and others presented elaborate fireworks shows. Fun-filled activities included swimming, games, sporting patriotic colors and cooking out and while celebrations looked different across the area, one common […] The post Crenshaw celebrates Independence Day appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw schools to receive summer meals grant
Crenshaw County schools are set to receive a grant from No Kid Hungry to help further their summer meals program, and reach more students than ever before. No Kid Hungry is a nonprofit organization that aims to support children and solve the hunger problems some children and their families face. “We still have child hunger […] The post Crenshaw schools to receive summer meals grant appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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