Columbus
The Luverne Journal
Dialysis clinic closing sparks concerns over access to life-saving care
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The impending closure of the Physicians Choice Dialysis (PCD) clinic in Luverne has left Crenshaw County dialysis patients and their families worried and facing uncertainty about future access to life-saving treatment. The clinic, set to administer the last treatments on Aug. 21, has been a critical resource for the community for […] The post Dialysis clinic closing sparks concerns over access to life-saving care appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County school bus involved in Monday morning accident
By Staff Reports A Crenshaw County school bus carrying 26 students was involved in a two-vehicle accident early this morning on Dry Lake Road, officials confirmed. Parents of the students were quickly notified, and all students were assessed for injuries at the scene. Fortunately, none required transfer to a medical facility. “Unfortunately, a Crenshaw County […] The post Crenshaw County school bus involved in Monday morning accident appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Obituary – Millicent “Millie” Anderson
Millicent “Millie” Anderson, 74, a resident of Rutledge and formerly of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at Baptist Medical Center South on Saturday, Aug. 10. A celebration of Millie’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16 at First Baptist Church of Luverne with Dr. Jay Wolf officiating and pastors Clay Crum, Wes […] The post Obituary – Millicent “Millie” Anderson appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Historical society launches Facebook page By Staff Reports
By Staff Reports The Crenshaw County Historical Society (CCHS) has made a significant step into the digital age with the launch of a new Facebook page, titled “Crenshaw County Historical Society 1988.” The page, alongside a sister page, “Crenshaw Connections-History, Heritage and Honor,” aims to engage individuals passionate about the history of Crenshaw County. The […] The post Historical society launches Facebook page By Staff Reports appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Library celebrates Haugh’s 102nd birthday
By Lanell Downs Smith The Crenshaw County community came together Thursday to celebrate a longtime library volunteer and honor her 102nd birthday. The Luverne Public Library hosted a party Aug. 2 to celebrate Lee Haugh, who marked her 102nd birthday. A transplant from Georgia, Haugh impacted her community for many years as a library volunteer […] The post Library celebrates Haugh’s 102nd birthday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Inaugural football camp brings skills, inspiration
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The inaugural Keldric Faulk Youth Football Camp was held at Highland Home School July 13, offering a day of excitement and learning for 55 young campers. The training, which welcomed first through sixth graders, was spearheaded by Keldric Faulk, a 2022 graduate of Highland Home High School and current defensive end […] The post Inaugural football camp brings skills, inspiration appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Pet of the Week – Rascal
By Haley Mitchell Godwin This week, Crenshaw Animal Clinic is delighted to honor Rascal, a 13-year-old Shih Tzu, as the Pet of the Week. Rascal, who belongs to Lisa Motes of Petrey, holds a special place in his family’s hearts. Originally from Pennsylvania, Rascal belonged to Motes’ grandparents. They loved the pooch so much and […] The post Pet of the Week – Rascal appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Helping students transition into middle, high school
By Justin Miller Special to The Lowndes Signal School hallways will soon be filled with students once again. The new school year means many students are embarking on a new academic journey. Making the transition from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school can be both intimidating and exciting. There are several […] The post Helping students transition into middle, high school appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Community Spirit shines at rodeo
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The 37th Annual Crenshaw County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD) Rodeo brought excitement and community spirit to Luverne Aug. 2 – 3 at the Tom Harbin Ag Center. Kicking off the festivities, a free pre-rodeo concert at Turner Park on Thursday featured performances by Benjie Sanders and Kyle Richburg. Flint’s […] The post Community Spirit shines at rodeo appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Baggett inducted in AISA Hall of Fame
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The Alabama Independent School Association recognized the education legacy of Crenshaw Christian Academy Headmaster, Becky Baggett, honoring her contributions to the association by inducting her into its Hall of Fame. Baggett, who launched her career as an administrator at Ashford Academy more than 20 years ago, credits her time there with […] The post Baggett inducted in AISA Hall of Fame appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Olney serving Rutledge, Luverne postal customers
By Lanell Downs Smith Amber Olney works as a clerk for the Rutledge Post Office. Since February, she has filled the role to serve Rutledge, and more recently Luverne postal customers with quality customer service and a positive attitude. Her current tenure makes Olney’s third stint working with the U.S. Post Office. For roughly six […] The post Olney serving Rutledge, Luverne postal customers appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Community events herald return to classroom
An Editorial Opinion of The Luverne Journal Students and families are preparing for their return to the classroom. Crenshaw County Public Schools begin the school year Aug. 8 and Crenshaw Christian Academy welcomes students to their first day of school Aug. 7, kicking off the flurry of academic and extracurricular activities that accompany each school […] The post Community events herald return to classroom appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Manage now for next year’s blueberries
By Katie Nichols Special to the Luverne Journal As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit peak production near July 4, then berry production begins to decline. Mallory Kelley, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent, said maintenance now […] The post Manage now for next year’s blueberries appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Time for school already?
By Lanell Downs Smith Students and their families are preparing for the new school year. For some, August is a time of mixed emotions, when parents breathe a sigh of relief and children greet new teachers and classrooms with wonder, excitement and even a touch of dread for the challenges ahead. First-time parents send their […] The post Time for school already? appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County Arrests July 23-July 27
July 23 * Shawn Ashley Ditto, 42 – Theft of property third degree * Shawn Daniel Smith, 33 – Sorna violation * Julia Octavia Pettaway, 29 – Disorderly conduct * Carderricus Rush, 30 – Hold for other agency * Ryan James Farinelli, 30 – Reckless endangerment, criminal mischief second degree * Christopher Scott Whiddon, 44 […] The post Crenshaw County Arrests July 23-July 27 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
CCA awarded AISA Blue Ribbon
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) recently recognized Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) in a July 17 media release, applauding the school for achieving and maintaining academic excellence. The school was awarded the prestigious 2023-2024 AISA Blue Ribbon School Award, an honor, which involves meeting benchmarks in a rigorous application process. The […] The post CCA awarded AISA Blue Ribbon appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Thank you, Crenshaw County
As my internship with Greenville Newspapers Inc. comes to an end, I am reflecting on my time as a reporter with The Luverne Journal and what I’ve been able to learn, from both the newsroom and the Crenshaw County communities. As an intern reporter, I worked alongside the newsroom staff and covered Crenshaw, Butler and […] The post Thank you, Crenshaw County appeared first on Luverne Journal.
SouthernCare named honors award recipient
By Staff Reports SouthernCare Hospice has been named a 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of healthcare and bereavement survey programs for home health and hospice agencies. Brantley native joined the SouthernCare team as hospice physician in July, helping to provide hospice and end-of-life care to area patients. The prestigious […] The post SouthernCare named honors award recipient appeared first on Luverne Journal.
School board holds special called meeting
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The Crenshaw County Board of Education convened for a special called meeting early Tuesday morning. The purpose of the meeting was to address personnel changes, including three resignations and several new hires, and to discuss a paving project at the central office. Superintendent Dodd Hawthorne expressed enthusiasm about the new hires. […] The post School board holds special called meeting appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw Animal Clinic’s Pet of the Week – Ranger
By Haley Mitchell Godwin This week, the Crenshaw Animal Clinic proudly presents Ranger, a two-year-old German Shepherd, as the Pet of the Week. Ranger, a loyal and loving companion, belongs to Mo Tate of Luverne. Ranger’s favorite pastime is enjoying a peaceful nap on the front porch, where he can keep a watchful eye on […] The post Crenshaw Animal Clinic’s Pet of the Week – Ranger appeared first on Luverne Journal.
The Luverne Journal
832+
Posts
4M+
Views
LuverneJournal.com is the digital news site for its affiliated print publication, The Luverne Journal. The LuverneJournal.com newsroom is located in Luverne, Alabama, and covers community news and sports in Luverne, Crenshaw County, Alabama, and the surrounding area.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.