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Highland Home business expands to new ventures
Owners of Fire and Ice Heating and Air are embarking on a new venture, after purchasing another business in Highland Home. Fire and Ice, owned by Jarred and Emily McGough, provides heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installation services. The business launched in 2019, when Jarred decided to take his personal HVAC experience and transform […] The post Highland Home business expands to new ventures appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Do this and find your way
I stood in the hall and cried. True story. This was at a nearby college. I had signed up to take a graduate class in writing, but I stood outside the doorway thinking, “I’m not good enough.” I had earned a Master of Divinity degree. God had called me when I was 20 years old, […] The post Do this and find your way appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Faith Community Calendar
* Grace Bible Church at 4737 Montgomery Highway in Luverne will start the “Love and Respect” DVD marriage series by Emerson Eggrichs. Classes meet every other Sunday at 6 p.m. * Antioch Church of Christ in Shellhorn will hold a homecoming service July 14. Bible Class begins at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10 a.m. […] The post Faith Community Calendar appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Lawmakers condemn violence, call for peace after Trump rally shooting
Lawmakers are calling for peace after shots were fired at Former President Donald Trump during a political rally Saturday. Former U.S. Attorney General and Senator Jeff Sessions released a statement Saturday evening calling for peace in response to the shooting. “My prayers are with President Trump and his family, and the families of the rally […] The post Lawmakers condemn violence, call for peace after Trump rally shooting appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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.
The Rise Of The Neighborhood Church
I met her at a conference in our state, and she quickly turned the conversation to her church, of which she was very proud. She loved the pastor, the members, the worship and the ministry. All of this is fine. Then I asked her where her church was located. I knew where she lived and […] The post The Rise Of The Neighborhood Church appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Luverne Journal seeks to reunite home movies with Revel family
By Staff Reports The Luverne Journal staff recently received a collection of home movies and film slides from the early 1950s that had been stored by a sister newspaper, The Selma Times-Journal. The canisters, mainly 8mm films, labeled with various family names and descriptions of trips and a vacation home, are identified as belonging to […] The post Luverne Journal seeks to reunite home movies with Revel family appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Miss Independence photogenic contest held
By Staff Reports An online photogenic pageant was hosted by the Luverne City Pageant as a fundraiser for the current Luverne City Pageant queens. The online only Independence Photogenic Contest showcased local beauties in the Itsy Miss Independence, 0-23 months;Tiny Miss Independence 2-3 years; Little Miss Independence, 4-6 years, and Miss Independence, 17-19 years divisions. […] The post Miss Independence photogenic contest held appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Obituaries of 7/11/2024
Freida Eleizabeth “Liz” Brown, 69, a resident of Lapine, passed away unexpectedly at Crenshaw Community Hospital on Wednesday, July 3.. A graveside service for Liz was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, in Cool Spring Cemetery with Brother Stae Sanders officiating and Turners Funeral Home of Luverne directing. Liz was a born caregiver […] The post Obituaries of 7/11/2024 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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.
New coffee house coming to Luverne
A new coffee shop will soon be coming to downtown Luverne, bringing in new business and big plans. Maggie’s Coffee House, owned and soon-to-be operated by Maegan Marshall, is a new coffee shop currently under construction. “I’ve always wanted a coffee shop, it’s just been a dream of mine my whole life,” Marshall said. “It’s […] The post New coffee house coming to Luverne 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.
Williamson named ‘My Dad, My Hero’ winner
By Staff Reports Jerry Williamson of Highland Home has been selected as the winner of The Luverne Journals 2024 “My Dad, My Hero” sweepstakes. Nominated by his daughter, Carmen Powell of Brantley, Williamson was chosen at random from a list of fathers nominated because they made a lasting impact in the lives of their families. […] The post Williamson named ‘My Dad, My Hero’ winner appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Freedom in submission to Jesus
When I was a young boy, back in the early 1960’s, my dad was stationed in Germany in the US Air Force. On one of his 30-day leaves we traveled to the country of Greece. With the political climate of Greece at that time (it has changed often since then), I distinctly remember going to […] The post Freedom in submission to Jesus appeared first on Luverne Journal.
God’s Grace – Our Sins
The above title is borrowed from a popular hymn found in many Christian songbooks, “Grace Greater Than Our Sin.” The lyrics to this song were written by Julia H. Johnston in the year 1911, and Daniel B. Towner composed the music. This well-known hymn presents a striking contract between the depth and darkness of our […] The post God’s Grace – Our Sins appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Community Calendar
STEM/Cooking Children ages 9-12 are invited to 4-H STEM and cooking classes on Thursday July 11 at 10 a.m. First Responders Senator Will Barfoot, Representative Chris Sells and The Alabama Forestry Association is hosting a cookout to show appreciation for first responders Friday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the E.L. Turner […] The post Community Calendar appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Extension hosts workshop for beginning farmers
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Crenshaw County Extension hosted a Beginning Farmer/Rancher Resources workshop June 27 at the Tom Harbin Ag Center in Luverne. The event, made possible through the Alabama Beginning Farmer Program (BFRD), aimed to provide new farmers with vital information about available resources. The workshop featured presentations from various agencies as well as […] The post Extension hosts workshop for beginning farmers appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Pet of the Week – Vaida
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Meet Vaida, a lively and affectionate one-year-old feline who belongs to Brittney Bragg of Luverne. Known for her playful antics and endearing behavior, Vaida is this week’s “Crenshaw Animal Clinic Pet of the Week.” Vaida has an interesting obsession with the sound of crackling paper. Whenever she hears it, she responds […] The post Pet of the Week – Vaida appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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