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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.
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.
Troy man sentenced for shooting into house
TROY, Ala (WDHN) — A Troy man will now serve time in the Alabama prison system after being found guilty of shooting into a home. Justin Perry Blair was sentenced to 15 years after being found guilty by a Pike County jury of Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Building on January 11, 2024. However, that sentence was split, and he will only serve two and a half years.
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...
Letohatchee crash claims life of Tennessee woman
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 25, has claimed the life of a Christina, Tennessee, woman. Rebecca S. Ready, 84, was fatally injured when the 2003 Toyota Camry she was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. Ready was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on […]
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.
Birmingham man charged after high-speed chase
Robert Corey Lee has been charged with multiple crimes after leading law enforcement officers on a high speed chase that ended when Lee crashed into a building on Main Street in Brundidge. Pike County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Lt. Tommy Price said the chase began in Troy around 4:30 p.m. on April 21 with county deputies […] The post Birmingham man charged after high-speed chase appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
‘Thunder on the Three Notch’ at Pioneer Museum
One great spring weekend event in Pike County follows another. “Thunder on the Three Notch” at the Pioneer Museum of Alabama comes on the heels of TroyFest, a highly-acclaimed arts and crafts festival in downtown Troy. So, those who are looking for somewhere to go and something to do, need look no farther than Pike […] The post ‘Thunder on the Three Notch’ at Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Spotlight on Butler, Covington, Crenshaw & Lowndes: Movers & Shapers
Jim Byard Jr. is principal of Byard Associates LLC, a strategic development consulting firm that contracts with the Lowndes County Economic Development Commission and assists with their community and economic development strategy and implementation. He is chair of the Main Street Alabama board and serves on the boards of DesignAlabama and YourTown Alabama. He is a past president of the Alabama League of Municipalities and has served on the boards of the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Delta Regional Authority.
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 […]
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.
NIBBLE, NIBBLE: Sampling was the order of the night at the wild game cook off
Tri-county residents combined their cooking and wildlife talents for the annual Alabama Wildlife Federation Tri-County Wild Game Cookoff. Catfish, rabbit, wild turkey, pig, venison, Conecuh and more were on the sampling menu at Lanark in Millbrook on Thursday night. Thousands lined up to see how their friends from Elmore, Autauga...
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.
‘Random acts of kleanliness’ hits home run at Day Memorial Park
In their most recent “random act of kleanliness,” KrystalClean Exterior Cleaning gave a much needed facelift to the facilities at Day Memorial Park. President Jeff Cummings said the initiative was begun to give back to the community by enhancing the beauty of downtown Greenville. “Greenville youth sports programs mean so much to our children, families […] The post ‘Random acts of kleanliness’ hits home run at Day Memorial Park 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.
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.
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