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Coffee franchise welcomed with open arms
Luverne community members celebrated the official opening of Grit & Grind Coffee’s new franchise, a mobile operation servicing Crenshaw County, at a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 30. The event featured samples of drinks beside the trailer, allowing attendees to taste test some of their flavors and coffees. “I was honestly overwhelmed with how many […] The post Coffee franchise welcomed with open arms appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Squadron Network fosters togetherness
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The Luverne Journal In the heart of Highland Home, Friday night lights illuminate the dreams and aspirations of young athletes and the cheers of proud families echo across the stands. Basketball, softball, and baseball also carve their own niches in the community’s fabric, where the crack of the bat and the […] The post Squadron Network fosters togetherness appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Dip in for salsa canning workshop
Luverne residents have the opportunity to dip into new cooking skills, through a salsa workshop aimed to instruct home chefs how to prepare their own homemade salsa, from the ground to the jar. The workshop is an event organized by the Crenshaw County Extension Office, and will allow attendees to make and can their own […] The post Dip in for salsa canning workshop appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Joyce Powell: Mother, forever friend
Joyce Powell has lived in Luverne for several years, and was nominated by her only daughter, Leisa Powell-Hare for The Luverne Journal’s Celebrating Moms Sweepstakes. Powell is the sweepstakes winner and exemplifies the 2024 theme, “Moms — Your first, best, forever friend.” Powell-Hare describes her mother as someone with a servant’s heart, a mother willing […] The post Joyce Powell: Mother, forever friend appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Honoring Fathers Sweepstakes opens Friday
The Luverne Journal asks for your help in honoring our fathers. We each have memories of our “superhero” dad and we want to hear yours as well. This year’s emphasis, the Honoring Fathers Sweepstakes, will focus on telling the story of how your dad, or dad figure, is your hero. By nominating dads for the […] The post Honoring Fathers Sweepstakes opens Friday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County Farmers Market opens 2024 season
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The Crenshaw County Farmers Market kicked off its 2024 season on Monday, June 3, featuring a variety of fresh produce and other food items from both local vendors and vendors from neighboring counties. The market will be held each Monday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. under the Emmett C. Strickland […] The post Crenshaw County Farmers Market opens 2024 season appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Duffell named to LaGrange College honors list
By Lanell Downs Smith Lauren Duffell of Lapine was recently named to the LaGrange College spring semester vice president of academic affairs’ list. To be eligible for this honor, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.6 while taking a minimum course load of 12 hours. Duffell is a graduate of […] The post Duffell named to LaGrange College honors list appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Classroom in the Forest
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The annual Classroom in the Forest (CIF) program, organized by The Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) in partnership with the Crenshaw County Extension Agency and other natural resource organizations including the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC), the Crenshaw County Water Conservation District and others brought a […] The post Classroom in the Forest appeared first on Luverne Journal.
What if Jesus came this summer?
By Dean Kelly Jesus will return one day just like He left (Acts 1:11). In that hour all will come out of the graves, the good and the evil (John 5:28-29). Those who are alive will be caught up together with those who have been raised to meet Jesus in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). […] The post What if Jesus came this summer? appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw Community Hospital unveils state-of-the-art radiology equipment
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Crenshaw Community Hospital held an open house May 30 at 2 p.m. The event was an unveiling of the hospital’s new radiology equipment, provided through efforts of the City of Luverne and the Crenshaw County Commission. Community members, city and county officials and hospital leadership gathered to discuss how the advanced […] The post Crenshaw Community Hospital unveils state-of-the-art radiology equipment appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Troy man dies in ATV crash
A Friday afternoon crash near Luverne has claimed the life of a Troy man. The single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) occurred at approximately 4:10 p.m. May 31. Elvis W. Bowles, 41, was fatally injured when the 2022 CFORCE 800XC ATV he was operating left the roadway and struck an embankment. Bowles, who was […] The post Troy man dies in ATV crash appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Main Street Fitness expands to youth sports training
By Amy Lewis Main Street Fitness, a 24-hour commercial gym co-owned by brothers Josh and Michael Henderson, is now offering specialized sports training for local youth. Josh Henderson, a performance coach certified through Overtime Athletes University (OTA University), recently launched the classes aimed at enhancing athletic performance for children aged six and up. “In these […] The post Main Street Fitness expands to youth sports training appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County Extension celebrates older Americans Month
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The Crenshaw County Extension office hosted its third annual Senior May Day event at the Tom Harbin Ag Center May 24, bringing together senior citizens from the Luverne, Brantley, Honoraville, Dozier and Bradleyton – Helicon Senior Centers for a day filled with games, bingo, cake walks, flower planting, music, prizes, a […] The post Crenshaw County Extension celebrates older Americans Month appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Students experience Ma-Chis Creek Tribe traditions, last Success Quest trip of school year
By Staff Reports On May 7, students from Crenshaw County Schools rounded off their school-year Success Quest trip series with an enriching visit to the Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama in Elba. The immersive cultural experience introduced students to the rich history and traditions of the Creek/Muscogee people through a series of hands-on […] The post Students experience Ma-Chis Creek Tribe traditions, last Success Quest trip of school year appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Paul Creel – Helping in emergencies, even in retirement
Paul Creel, a retired emergency medical technician (EMT), continues to help his community after more than twenty years of service. Creel started with the Luverne Rescue Squad when their workforce was strictly volunteers. As time passed there came a need for full-time employees and Creel knew he was ready to join the team. “I had […] The post Paul Creel – Helping in emergencies, even in retirement appeared first on Luverne Journal.
ALEA Troopers Investigate 6 Traffic Fatalities and 1 Boating Fatality During Memorial Day Weekend 2024
Today, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Hal Taylor released the traffic and boating statistics for the 2024 Memorial Day weekend, during which both the Agency’s Highway and Marine Patrol Divisions were actively engaged in enforcement and safety operations throughout the entire holiday period. Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 24, and midnight Monday, […] The post ALEA Troopers Investigate 6 Traffic Fatalities and 1 Boating Fatality During Memorial Day Weekend 2024 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Miniature Schnauzer crowned Super Spring Pet of the Season
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Judo, a spirited one-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, has been crowned the 2024 Crenshaw Animal Clinic Super Spring Pet of the Season. Judo, who belongs to Erica Norsworthy of Luverne, emerged victorious in the closely contested competition, pulling ahead early and securing the win by a margin of 20 votes over second-place finisher […] The post Miniature Schnauzer crowned Super Spring Pet of the Season appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Hospital Holds Open House for New Radiology Equipment
Crenshaw Community Hospital will be having an open house on May 30, at 2 p.m. to highlight new radiology equipment provided to the facility by the City of Luverne and Crenshaw County. City and \county leaders, as well as hospital leadership will be on site to discuss how this new equipment will support the mission […] The post Hospital Holds Open House for New Radiology Equipment appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Luverne welcomes Southern Pawz
After a year of work, Southern Pawz is open for business and was officially welcomed in Luverne with a May 21 ribbon cutting ceremony. Southern Pawz is a local business, owned and operated by Tina Stirkens in the historic train district at 110 South LeGrande Avenue in Luverne. In the beginning, Stirkens noticed a lack […] The post Luverne welcomes Southern Pawz appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw community reunites at Black Rock
Hugs and handshakes were all around as community members shared stories, photographs, and connections in the Black Rock Primitive Baptist Church. The Crenshaw Reunion was a community-organized event, aiming to prompt rural residents to share their stories and lineage with others. The gathering was an effort to help preserve the history of Crenshaw county, and […] The post Crenshaw community reunites at Black Rock appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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