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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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
‘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.
Greenville man arrested in Monday murder case
BUTLER COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Greenville man is facing a murder charge after a Monday shooting, according to court documents. Fredrick Dale Thompson, 43, was charged with killing Romerrell Miller. Court documents state that Thompson shot the victim in the head. Law enforcement has not released any details about...
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.
Thunder on the Three Notch May 3-4
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 May 3-4 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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.
Reid State awarded grant, transforms nursing program
In a significant boost to healthcare education and workforce development in rural Alabama, Reid State Technical College (RSTC) announced its March 29 receipt of nearly $450,000 in grant funding from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) through the Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP). This investment is part of over $10 million allocated across 23 projects in […] The post Reid State awarded grant, transforms nursing program appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
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.
Four-star EDGE plans to officially visit Auburn this summer
He is only heading into his second season as Auburn’s head football coach, but we have learned early on that Hugh Freeze is fond of the small town of Highland Home, Alabama. Freeze flipped Highland Home native Keldric Faulk from Florida State during his first recruiting effort, and currently has Keldric’s brother, Jakaleb Faulk, in his 2025 haul. Could 2025 recruit CJ May be the next Highland Home prospect to join Auburn’s roster?
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.
South Alabama pastor denied early release from prison
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Dothan pastor and activist has been denied an early release from federal prison in an order brought down this week. Kenneth Glasgow, pastor and founder of The Ordinary People’s Society (T.O.P.S.) and Prodigal Child Project (PCP) was sentenced to 30 months in prison for drug conspiracy, social security, and mail fraud […]
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.
Camellia tradition blooms at LBW
The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) and Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College have joined forces to bring a vibrant Camellia Garden to the LBW Greenville campus. The project, initiated by Peige Josey, dean of the Greenville campus, and GCS President Jan Newton, has garnered enthusiastic support from GCS members. Newton expressed excitement about the collaboration, […] The post Camellia tradition blooms at LBW appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
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