The Luverne Journal

12/20/2024

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12/20/2024

The Great Elf Hunt concluded this afternoon with the first place prize of $250 being awarded to Sharon Smith of Greenville. Sharon is the mother of former Greenville Tiger and Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith and assists in the efforts of The Za'Darius Smith GOoD Life Foundation. Thanks to our sponsor, Guardian Credit Union, our local businesses and all our participants!

12/20/2024

By Haley Mitchell Godwin South Luverne Baptist Church is spreading holiday cheer while honoring the memory of the late Correy Bozeman with the inaugural Christmas Trail at Douglass Park. The Trail serves as both a community gathering place and a fundraiser for the Correy Bozeman Memorial Scholarship...

12/20/2024

This weekend, as the festivities kick off, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) believes the “12 Days of Safety” campaign is essential for those traveling this holiday season. The initiative officially begins on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, and runs through New Year’s Day. This annual campaig...

12/19/2024

By Gary “Gooch” Thomas Crenshaw County basketball teams have scooped up wins, tipping off the season in style. All three AHSAA schools saw hardwood action, launching the season on Dec. 3 and tallying wins ever since. Brantley School Bulldogs Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email ne...

12/19/2024

12/18/2024

By Staff Reports Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates (JAG) promotes goal areas for students to achieve by the time they graduate high school. One of those goals is to practice service learning — serving others in their community. On Monday, Dec. 9, 2,671 pairs of socks, as well as several hats, shoes a...

12/18/2024

By Haley Mitchell Godwin Four classes of Crenshaw County students recently completed the Skills for Success Skid Steer Certification program offered through a partnership between the Crenshaw County School System and Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBW). This program, facilitated by LBW’s Wo...

12/18/2024

On December 7, Bill Henry’s Wings & Burgers hosted a morning of basketball insights, welcoming all local teams and their supporters.

Bill Henry's Wings & Burgers hosted a countywide basketball preview Dec. 6.

12/18/2024

Today is the final day to get your entry form in for a chance to win $250. Please turn at The Chicken Shack or the Piggly Wiggly in Greenville on Cedar St.! Good Luck! 🎄 🎄 🎁 🧑🏻‍🎄

12/17/2024

By Lanell Downs Smith A Luverne native recently earned his college degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. A***n Xavier “Zay” Gregory of Luverne completed his studies and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Southern Miss. Email newsletter signup Sign u...

12/17/2024

Barbara Ann Godwin, 82, a resident of Brantley, passed away peacefully at Luverne Health and Rehabilitation on Saturday, Dec. 14. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at a later time. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was simply incredible at everyth...

12/16/2024

By Lanell Downs Smith ITAC Alabama LLC recognized Alejandro Reyes Morales as its December Team Member of the Month last week. As an assembly line keeper for the Luverne-based auto parts manufacturer, Morales was nominated for his hard work and dedication. “I am grateful to have you as my keeper,.....

12/16/2024

Dec 2 * DeShaun Jones, 26 – Hold for outside agency * Tarquez Desmonte Folmar, 32 – Sorna violation Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter * Jonathan Cruz Henley, 36 – Attempting elude police, nine counts failure to appear: use/possessing drug paraphernalia, switched ta...

12/16/2024

By Dunford Cole I’m often asked one particular question during the Season of Advent, “Why is the third Sunday of Advent different from the others?” The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday” which is Latin for “Rejoice.” The Apostle Paul writes in the book of Phillippians, ....

12/15/2024

Is your church having a Christmas Eve service? We want to add your event to our Faith Community Calendar.

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12/15/2024

By R.A. Mathews My friend Catherine was late for church one morning and hurried upstairs to the balcony. Normally, she likes to be up front on the first floor. Once seated, she eyed a happy newborn in the congregation below her. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter “I nee...