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Wind advisory affecting South Alabama Thursday and Friday
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory at 4:02 p.m. on Wednesday valid from Thursday noon until Friday midnight for Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service describes, "North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected becoming northwest." "Gusty winds could blow around...
Weather Update: Two Systems to Impact Our Area 🌩️🌧️
By Staff Reports Two weather systems are set to play a role in our forecast over the next few days. First up, a cold front is currently sliding into the area, bringing increased chances of rain and thunderstorms for the rest of the day and into tonight. Expect periods of heavy rain with scattered thunderstorms, […] The post Weather Update: Two Systems to Impact Our Area 🌩️🌧️ appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Family seeks assistance after losing home in 2023 fire
A long-time home in the Carolina community was destroyed in a 2023 fire and those who once lived there now seek help in deciding how to approach cleaning up what remains. In March 9, 2023, at about 6 to 7 p.m., Adeline Logiotatos realized her house was on fire and immediately began searching for her […] The post Family seeks assistance after losing home in 2023 fire appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Right northbound lane of I-65 closed
Update: The scene is clear, and the roadway is open. A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:54 p.m., Sept. 25, has caused a lane closure. The right northbound lane of Interstate 65 near the 136-mile marker in Butler County is currently blocked and will be for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers with the Alabama […] The post Right northbound lane of I-65 closed appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Scarecrows in Park returning to Frank Jackson State Park this fall
The Frank Jackson Trail Masters of Opp welcomes businesses, churches, clubs, families, and individuals to join the festivities of its annual “Scarecrows in the Park” event this fall. Participants are encouraged to create and present their own fall-themed display to be viewed by the public at the local state park. Use your imagination, recreate a […] The post Scarecrows in Park returning to Frank Jackson State Park this fall appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Roby speaks at annual banquet celebrating successes of Sav-A-Life
The lives of unborn children were the focus of Monday night’s annual Sav-A-Life banquet where supporters of the cause filled the Kiwanis Community Center to celebrate the mission’s successes over the past year. During the event, local representatives of Sav-A-Life shared its successes over the past year. Statistics for 2023 show that Sav-A-Life’s Family Hope […] The post Roby speaks at annual banquet celebrating successes of Sav-A-Life appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Juvenile detained after threat at Highland Home game
By Lanell Downs Smith A juvenile was detained after fans reported an active threat at the Highland Home School football game Friday. According to Crenshaw County Chief Deputy Chris Stewart, the juvenile made verbal threats to harm other individuals at the game. Witnesses reported the threat to Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Herbert, who was present at […] The post Juvenile detained after threat at Highland Home game appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Funds approved for Magnolia Cemetery updates
The Andalusia City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 17, approved $55,000 in projects to update and preserve the historic Magnolia Cemetery. The projects include cleaning the fence rows and clearing weeds from the cemetery, cleaning the monuments in the cemetery, and re-edging and sealing the driveways in the cemetery. The low bidders for those projects were […] The post Funds approved for Magnolia Cemetery updates appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
LBW expands nursing program to Greenville campus
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBW) is expanding its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program to the Greenville campus, offering students more local access to a career in healthcare. According to a statement from the college, beginning this spring, students in Greenville will be able to pursue both a Certificate in Practical Nursing and an associate […] The post LBW expands nursing program to Greenville campus appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Greenville fair set for Sept. 25-28
Since 1954, the Butler County Fair Association, in collaboration with the Greenville Kiwanis Club, has hosted the Butler County Fair, and this year marks the 70th anniversary. The fair will take place from Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Saturday, Sept. 28, with gates opening at 6 p.m. each evening. “I’ve been associated with the fair since […] The post Greenville fair set for Sept. 25-28 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Butler County Football round up
McKenzie Tigers got an early victory under the Thursday night lights. The cats traveled south to Florala to grind it out with the Wildcats. Both teams were 3-1 in this 1A match up and both teams had suffered their lone loss at the hands of Georgiana. The Tigers were a...
Inaugural All Class Reunion raises $3K for playground
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The inaugural Brantley High School (BHS) All Class Reunion, held Sept. 7 at the Brantley Park and Recreation Center, brought together alumni from over two dozen graduating classes and raised $3,000 for Brantley School’s Multi Needs Playground Project. The idea for the reunion was inspired in 2023 when Dexter Daniels, a […] The post Inaugural All Class Reunion raises $3K for playground appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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