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Crenshaw County Arrests April 8-15
April 8 • Kenya Kayshawn Casey, 23 – Failure to appear possession marijuana second • Benjamin Kilpatrick, 39 – Hold for outside agency April 9 • Chris E. Stevenson, 38 – Reckless endangerment, criminal mischief third, receiving stolen property first, attempting to elude police, certain person forbidden possession of firearm April 11 • George Anthony […] The post Crenshaw County Arrests April 8-15 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crossover Ministry reveals changes in leadership at banquet
It was a bittersweet celebration at Crossover Ministries’ annual banquet held Tuesday in Opp as longtime director James “Red” Coleman announced his departure from the faith-based addiction recovery program while also naming his predecessor. In addition to the change in leadership, the event also comes on the heels of a fire in February that damaged […] The post Crossover Ministry reveals changes in leadership at banquet appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Town’s only barber retiring after 72 years cutting hair
GLENWOOD, Wis. (KARE) - A Wisconsin mainstay is hanging up his clippers. After cutting hair in Glenwood for more than seven decades, Norm Hagen announced his retirement. Many people said they will miss the 92-year-old. Maybe it was inevitable that he’d become part of Glenwood’s history. It’s been...
Grants fund Rutledge cleanup, water projects
By Lanell Downs Smith The Town of Rutledge is set to launch cleanup and improvement projects, thanks to grant awards which will fund water system improvements and the demolition of around 19 dilapidated buildings. The town received a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in […] The post Grants fund Rutledge cleanup, water projects appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Volunteers help clean up around the Glenwood neighborhood
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The United Way of Northwest Florida kicked off the first of two “Days of Caring” in the Glenwood community. Volunteers spent the morning picking up trash around the neighborhoods. Panama City officials also pitched in. City crews were out to pick up the garbage items off the side of the […]
School board recognizes highest achievers
By Lanell Downs Smith The Crenshaw County Board of Education recognized the top two highest achieving seniors, the valedictorian and salutatorian, from each school at its April 15 meeting. Honorees were (bottom row, left to right) Highland Home School (HHS) Valedictorian Abbie Lee Herring and Brantley High School Ansley Michelle Brunson and (top row, left […] The post School board recognizes highest achievers appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Three killed in Covington County crash
COVINGTON COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Three women from Tennessee were killed in Covington County over the weekend in a three-vehicle crash. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, on Sunday morning, a 2015 Ford F150 was driving down Highway 28 near Andalusia when the truck hit a 2022 Honda Passport. The truck continued down the road and collided head-on with a Hyundai Genesis.
COLUMN: Remember When: History of Andalusia garden clubs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The first written mention of garden clubs in Andalusia was penned in The Andalusia Star, March and April 1917 editions. “The Andalusia Garden Club boys held an enthusiastic meeting Saturday. This club organized March 1, 1917 is composed of East Three Notch Street and Pleasant Hill boys from 4 to 16 years of age. The object of this club is to beautify vacant lots on East Three Notch Street and Pleasant Hill (Montgomery Street area back then). Mrs. T. E. Henderson was the leader of these husky youngsters.”
Pet of the Week – Newts
By Haley Mitchell Godwin This week’s Luverne Journal “Pet of the Week” feature pays tribute to the life of Newts, a cherished mix-breed pup who recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge at over 22 years old. While his passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family and furry siblings, they take solace in knowing […] The post Pet of the Week – Newts appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Meeks earns diver certification to enhance search, rescue abilities
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Zachary Meeks, captain with the Bullock Community Volunteer Fire Department, recently completed the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI®) Open Water Diver certification course through Vernon, Florida-based S.E.A. Divers. Meeks embarked on the new journey with the goal of enhancing his capacity for aiding his community and the surrounding areas. Meeks’ […] The post Meeks earns diver certification to enhance search, rescue abilities appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Carter selected as recipient of Troy’s Outstanding Future Educator Award
A Straughn High School graduate was recognized for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and service during Troy University’s annual Honors Convocation on Monday, April 15. Callie Carter, a 2022 graduate of SHS and a junior at Troy, was named as the award recipient for this year’s Susan Gibson Vance Outstanding Future Educator. Carter credits much […] The post Carter selected as recipient of Troy’s Outstanding Future Educator Award appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Butler County Arrests April 15-21
Butler County Arrests April 15-21 April 15 Treveon Tyrek Raine, 21 – Possession of marijuana first April 16 Korsdell Ball, 25 – Possession of marijuana first Ashton G. Fails, 19 – Theft of property fourth Jacob Lee Lawley, 28 – Domestic violence second assault second Dennis C. Searight, 37 – Disorderly conduct/disturbing the […] The post Butler County Arrests April 15-21 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Where does the time go?
By Lanell Smith Last week my best friend’s granddaughter participated in a pageant at her school. Marley Anne Brown was just one of many beautiful young ladies who displayed their talents for our communities to enjoy. Her grandmother sent me photos from the event and as I viewed them and considered other young ladies displaying […] The post Where does the time go? appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Highschoolers experience ‘Your Money, Your Life’
By Haley Mitchell Godwin “Your Money, Your Life,” a program sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension, is a financial simulation for teenagers aimed at helping them understand the financial responsibilities they will face in “the real world.” Students from all three Crenshaw County Public Schools participated in the engaging and fun simulation at their respective […] The post Highschoolers experience ‘Your Money, Your Life’ appeared first on Luverne Journal.
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