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Festival at the Well pageant held
ByStaff Reports The annual Miss Festival at the Well pageant, held May 11 inside the Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) auditorium, showcased the grace and charm of contestants across six age groups: Baby Miss (ages 0-1), Toddler Miss (ages 2-4), Little Miss (ages 5-7), Junior Miss (ages 8-11), Teen Miss (ages 12-15) and Miss Festival at […] The post Festival at the Well pageant held appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Catrett to graduate UGA
By Staff Reports Cameron Caye Catrett is among the more than 8,000 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Class of 2024 who will be celebrated during Commencement exercises this week. Catrett, a native of Luverne, is a candidate for a Master of Science in animal and dairy science. “We are excited to […] The post Catrett to graduate UGA appeared first on Luverne Journal.
‘Cicadapocalypse’ rare occurrence to enjoy
An Editorial Opinion of The Luverne Journal Some are calling the 2024 cicada emergence a “cicadapocalypse.” And, with insects swarming in unison from Broods 13 and 19, which typically emerge every 17 and 13 years respectively, it is little wonder Google Trends data indicates Alabamians are among citizens in the top five states across the […] The post ‘Cicadapocalypse’ rare occurrence to enjoy appeared first on Luverne Journal.
The Luverne Journal Celebrating Moms 2024 sweepstakes
Mothers are considered our first, best and forever friends. Help us celebrate mothers by nominating your mom for The Luverne Journal Celebrating Moms 2024 sweepstakes and a chance to win an article featuring your mom. The sweepstakes allows one entry per person. Sharing your entry on social media earns additional entries. Each friend who enters […] The post The Luverne Journal Celebrating Moms 2024 sweepstakes appeared first on Luverne Journal.
The taste of our memories
By Lanell Downs Smith My earliest memories taste like soul food. My mother, born and raised in the New Ebenezer community of northern Crenshaw County, put on the dog every weekend and we dined on syrup and biscuits for breakfast, home-grown vegetables and fried meat, for dinner (lunch) and leftovers for supper. Even now, I […] The post The taste of our memories appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw players secure Hawks win
By Staff Reports Samuel Tompkins is a relief pitcher for the Huntingdon College Hawks. During the Hawks recent win over Piedmont University, Tompkins pitched and closed the game to get a save. He celebrated the win with teammates from Highland Home, center fielder Noah Phillips and fielder Daniel Phillips. The twins started their collegiate baseball […] The post Crenshaw players secure Hawks win appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Cornett, Claybrook tagged for greatness
By Staff Reports Crenshaw County students were recognized recently, receiving scholarship awards to help with the cost of higher education. Ansley Brunson of Brantley, along with Wyatt Cornett and Turner Claybrook of Luverne, were awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 3 in Wetumpka. The awards […] The post Cornett, Claybrook tagged for greatness appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Rex Lumber awards scholarships, inspires future industry leaders
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Rex Lumber in Troy, in collaboration with Crenshaw County Public Schools, recently held the annual “GET THE JOB” competition. Aimed at preparing high school seniors for the professional world, the competition invited twelfth graders enrolled in the Crenshaw County Public School system to submit mock job applications to Rex Lumber, Troy. […] The post Rex Lumber awards scholarships, inspires future industry leaders appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County artists celebrate contest wins
By Staff Reports Crenshaw County winners of The Luverne Journal 2024 Easter Coloring Contest received a party on May 6 for their classroom sponsored by the Luverne McDonalds. The winners joined Journal David Manager, McDonald’s General Manager Nicole Quinn and Eddie Byrd, McDonald’s director of marketing and community outreach to celebrate the win. The post Crenshaw County artists celebrate contest wins appeared first on Luverne Journal.
A mother’s welcoming love
By R.A. Mathews He was an innocent man on death row — imprisoned with maximum-security measures. A man in need of welcoming love. In this true story, filled with suspense, the man does escape and where he goes is interesting, since he knew a vast manhunt would begin once he was discovered missing. Here’s the […] The post A mother’s welcoming love appeared first on Luverne Journal.
The Son in the Sky
By Brandon Baggett On April 8, a total solar eclipse moved across North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. During this incredible phenomenon, the sun darkens as if it were dawn […] The post The Son in the Sky appeared first on Luverne Journal.
What Do I Do Now?
By Dean Kelly All the pain, all the troubles, all the fatigue she had felt vanishes into the air when caregivers place the baby on her chest and she envelopes the child in her weary arms. For the first time, the mother holds her baby as a tiny person who has emerged from within her […] The post What Do I Do Now? appeared first on Luverne Journal.
A Blast From The Past
By Michael J. Brooks Our pianist played a beautiful offertory arrangement a few weeks ago, as she always does. I found myself singing along in my heart with the familiar melody. On a lark, when I came to the pulpit for the message I asked with a show of hands how many people recognized that […] The post A Blast From The Past appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Georgiana Opry House holds second annual talent show
By Amy Lewis The Georgiana Opry House hosted the second annual Hank Williams Sr. Talent Showcase on May 4, featuring six finalists chosen from among dozens of applicants. The event, which honors Hank Williams Sr., who performed at the venue when he was just 16-years-old, aims to provide local youth with opportunities to meet industry […] The post Georgiana Opry House holds second annual talent show appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County Arrests 4/17 – May 6
April 17 * Corey Andrew Walden, 37 – Public intoxication, SORNA violation April 18 * Jacob Darren Ray, 26 – Attempting to elude police * Shapale LA Austin, 45 – Hold for other agency * Ricky Allen Beck, Jr., 40 – Hold for other agency * Shawnterra Oteana-Shawma Christian, 36 – Hold for outside […] The post Crenshaw County Arrests 4/17 – May 6 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Storms sweep through Crenshaw County overnight
South Alabama residents endured a tumultuous night as severe weather impacted the region from Thursday into Friday morning. The National Weather Service in Mobile and the Crenshaw County Emergency Management Agency Director Elliot Jones reported widespread impact, with 31 roadway locations affected by fallen trees including South Glenwood Road, Sheep Trail Road, Weed Road, South […] The post Storms sweep through Crenshaw County overnight appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama allocates funding for 2025 summer EBT program
Feeding Alabama applauds the Alabama Legislature’s decision to allocate $10 million for the summer EBT (electronic benefits transfer) program in 2025. Alabama has joined 35 states committed to solving the issue of summer hunger for children. Summer EBT will help reduce food insecurity for more than 500,000 Alabama children, roughly a quarter of the school-age […] The post Alabama allocates funding for 2025 summer EBT program appeared first on Luverne Journal.
CrenshaWorks: Bridging career gaps in Crenshaw County careers
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The second annual CrenshaWorks hiring fair was held April 24 in the Dei Center at Luverne United Methodist Church. Organized by Crenshaw County Career Academy in collaboration with Southeast Alabama Works (SAW) and the Crenshaw County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD), Crenshaw County students and adult job seekers had an […] The post CrenshaWorks: Bridging career gaps in Crenshaw County careers appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County observes National Day of Prayer
By Haley Mitchell Godwin The steps of the Crenshaw County Courthouse were transformed into a sanctuary of unity and reflection May 2, as citizens gathered to observe the National Day of Prayer (NDP). Jack Anderson, director of missions for the Alabama-Crenshaw Baptist Association, welcomed attendees and introduced the theme for the annual event, “Lift Up […] The post Crenshaw County observes National Day of Prayer appeared first on Luverne Journal.
The Peanut Patch, newest addition to county’s retail landscape
By Haley Mitchell Godwin A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house was held May 3 to celebrate the opening of The Peanut Patch gift shop, located within B & B Discount Drugs in Luverne. The event, attended by locals and dignitaries alike, welcomed patrons to explore the new addition to the pharmacy and the unique items […] The post The Peanut Patch, newest addition to county’s retail landscape appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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