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Festival at the Well pageant held
ByStaff Reports The annual Miss Festival at the Well pageant, held May 11 inside the Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) auditorium, showcased the grace and charm of contestants across six age groups: Baby Miss (ages 0-1), Toddler Miss (ages 2-4), Little Miss (ages 5-7), Junior Miss (ages 8-11), Teen Miss (ages 12-15) and Miss Festival at […] The post Festival at the Well pageant held appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Ozark motel could have business license revoked
OZARK, Ala (WDHN) — A motel in Dale County may be out of business after a year-long fight with local authorities over alleged safety violations. The Ozark City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss revoking the business license for Days Inn on Highway 231 in Ozark, owned by Namaste Hospitality, LLC.
Arrest Reports for May 6-12, 2024
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NOTE: The Andalusia Star-News will publish arrest reports as they are received. Lailentae Lashawn Bark was arrested and charged with attempt to elude. David Edward Johnson was arrested and charged with failure to appear and logged into the county jail as a hold for...
Ariton repeats as Class 2A State Champs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Ariton Purple Cats have repeated as Class 2A State Champions for the second consecutive year after defeating Mars Hill Bible in the 2A State Championship series this week. Ariton’s second state championship in school history comes after also winning the title in 2023....
On the dotted line: Pittman Hall
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Enterprise’s Pittman Hall is headed to LBW on a baseball scholarship. He is the 21st signee for Enterprise High this year. He’s been part of the Wildcats baseball program for several years making an impact each time... He was a bit too shy for the camera but had supporting friends to talk about the exciting moment.
On the dotted line: 5 Opp seniors celebrate next step in athletic careers
OPP, Ala. (WTVY) - It was a joyous day in Covington County at Opp High School. Five seniors signed on the dotted line to continue their careers at the next level, a first for Opp High School in a while. Cuba Wiggins (Volleyball) - LBW. Zeb Green (Football) - Millsaps...
Celebrating Moms Sweepstakes 2024
Mothers are considered our first, best and forever friends. Help us celebrate mothers by nominating your mom for The Luverne Journal Celebrating Moms 2024 sweepstakes and a chance to win an article featuring your mom. The sweepstakes allows one entry per person. Sharing your entry on social media earns additional entries. Each friend who enters […] The post Celebrating Moms Sweepstakes 2024 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
City of Andalusia chosen for Innovate Alabama Network
The City of Andalusia recently was selected as a new member of the Innovate Alabama Network, and was awarded $65,000 in grant funding for technology in its new Heritage Park. The designation program is administered by Innovate Alabama, which is a statewide public-private partnership focused on entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. The organization was formed as […] The post City of Andalusia chosen for Innovate Alabama Network appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Catrett to graduate UGA
By Staff Reports Cameron Caye Catrett is among the more than 8,000 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Class of 2024 who will be celebrated during Commencement exercises this week. Catrett, a native of Luverne, is a candidate for a Master of Science in animal and dairy science. “We are excited to […] The post Catrett to graduate UGA appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Senior Spotlight: Nicholas McQuagge of Goshen High School
Goshen High School senior Nicholas McQuagge has a passion for mechatronics and is already pursuing a degree in the area. McQuagge not only takes part currently in the Mechatronics Academy but also competed in the job interview section for Skills USA, taking a state-runner up finish this year. Previously, McQuagge was also a tumbler at […] The post Senior Spotlight: Nicholas McQuagge of Goshen High School appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Water shut-off in Hartford subdivision
ENTERPRISE, Ala (WDHN) — Water will be shut off in the Highland Park Subdivision on Wednesday, May 15. A social media post from Hartford Utilities attributed the shut-off to water system maintenance. It will last approximately six hours, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The shut-off will only affect...
Jack Hampton Adams
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Reid and Shelby Adams of Andalusia announce the birth of their son, Jack Hampton Adams. He was born on April 15, 2024, at Andalusia Health. He weighed 8 pounds and 0 ounces and was 21 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Thomas Nixon and...
Zion Chapel holds signing ceremony for Slade Grantham, Wes Braisted
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Zion Chapel High School held a signing ceremony for basketball player Slade Grantham and baseball player Wes Braisted, who will be continuing their athletic careers at the college level. Grantham will play college basketball not too far away, at Enterprise State Community College. “I...
Lady Rebels headed to first state tournament in a decade
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For the first time since 2014, the Zion Chapel Lady Rebels will compete in the Class 2A State Softball Tournament this week. Zion Chapel is coming off a regional tournament that saw the Lady Rebels split their first two games before winning three straight to qualify for the state tournament.
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