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Signal celebrates Newsroom of the Year
An Editorial Opinion of The Lowndes Signal The Greenville Newspapers, Inc. team was named Boone Newsmedia 2023 Newsroom of the Year and Newsroom of the Quarter for December 2023. The achievement is a testament to the support of readers in Lowndes, Butler and Crenshaw counties as well as the team’s dedication to serving the communities […]
VIDEO: Bobcat Attacks Alabama Woman In Driveway
Bears, Snakes, Spiders, and Gators aren't enough to worry about in Alabama, now we have to worry about Bobcats. I can't say I've ever seen a bobcat, but for all I know I may have. Maybe I thought it was just a very large house cat. With all the available...
Chamber highlights Pepsi for business spotlight
The Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new idea to help promote businesses throughout the county, starting with one of the oldest in Luverne. “We were roundtable-ing it at one point and we came up with the business spotlight idea,” said Kathy Smyth, the president of the Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce. “We […] The post Chamber highlights Pepsi for business spotlight appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Ultramarathoners conquer Crenshaw County heat
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The annual Heart of the South Road Race (HOTS) is a grueling ultramarathon spanning over 380 miles, and is one of the most unique challenges in ultrarunning. This year’s participants were seen running across Crenshaw County and included race partners Meghan Curley of Maryland and Dipak Bhattacharyya of Virginia. The team […] The post Ultramarathoners conquer Crenshaw County heat appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Bodiford Crowned Distinguished Young Woman
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The Distinguished Young Woman of Crenshaw County program, formerly known as America’s Junior Miss, held its annual competition June 22 at the Luverne United Methodist Church Dei Center. Three Crenshaw County students competed at the county level in this esteemed program, which aims to empower young women to achieve their goals […] The post Bodiford Crowned Distinguished Young Woman appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County Arrests June 10-June 24
June 10 * Christopher Edward Hallman, 39 – Aggravated child abuse, sentenced from court June 11 * Deundrea Cornelius Smith, 34 – Failure to appear * Shawn Tyler Garner, 19 – Burglary first degree, attempted murder, certain person forbidden to carry firearm * Michael Cook, 71 – Harassment June 12 * Robert Franklin […] The post Crenshaw County Arrests June 10-June 24 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Spoofing scams: Tips to avoid falling victim
The rise of internet usage has given way to scams like spoofing and phishing, where scammers obtain personal and financial information they use to steal from unsuspecting victims. Local law enforcement officers say scams vary in style and technique, but there are steps people in Crenshaw County can take to avoid falling victim to scammers. […] The post Spoofing scams: Tips to avoid falling victim appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Taste of Crenshaw treats Luverne palates
On June 25, people of Crenshaw County had the opportunity to taste test the new foods, drinks and deserts of some of their favorite local restaurants at the Taste of Crenshaw event. The annual event was organized by the Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce to highlight local businesses, and invite attendees to taste foods from […] The post Taste of Crenshaw treats Luverne palates appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Miss Crenshaw County crowns pageant winners
By Staff Reports Highlighting talent from across the county, the Miss Crenshaw County pageant was held June 1 at Luverne School. Layken Sanders and Mackenzie Daniel, the newly appointed directors, expressed their gratitude to all participants and organizers for their support. While this year’s pageant was not a Peanut Festival qualifier, the directors remain optimistic […] The post Miss Crenshaw County crowns pageant winners appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Update: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail to hit Butler and Crenshaw counties Wednesday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:14 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Butler and Crenshaw counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 5:13 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along...
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