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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.
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.
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.
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.
Update: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit South Alabama Friday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 3:26 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 a.m. for Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia and Covington counties. Expect pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 3:26 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong...
The taste of our memories
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 can taste purple-hull peas […] The post The taste of our memories appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Three denied parole for Butler, Crenshaw County convictions
On April 18, the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole requests for two men incarcerated for Butler County convictions. Hearings on April 23 included another man denied parole for a Butler County conviction. Michael Bullock, 67, is held at the Red Eagle Work Center on sentences related to Butler and Crenshaw County convictions. […] The post Three denied parole for Butler, Crenshaw County convictions appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Weather alert issued for dense fog in South Alabama Monday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 6:41 a.m. for dense fog until 9:15 a.m. for Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia and Covington counties. "Patchy dense fog has developed across portions of south central Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle. This will impact portions of...
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