News
Bulldogs fall to the Panthers amongst team injuries
The Brantley Bulldogs take a loss to the Georgiana Panthers 26-0 on Friday night, making it the fifth shutout in a row for the Panthers. ...
Courtney Rice, Author at Luverne Journal
News
Ivey awards grants for Child Passenger Safety Program
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.03 million to assist residents with purchasing and installing child safety seats and to reduce distracted driving statewide. ...
by Courtney Rice, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 9:55 am
News
Suicide Awareness Month – A time to raise voices in hope
Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, don’t hesitate to contact the Suicide & Crisis ...
by Courtney Rice, Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:00 am
Community Spotlight
Judge Johnson – A man of many talents
A musician, gardener, hunter, history enthusiast, judge, deacon, husband and father, Lowndes County District Judge Adrian Johnson aims to fully embrace the life God has ...
by Courtney Rice, Sunday, August 13, 2023 7:00 am
Community Spotlight
Luverne All Star Baseball Team Prevails at World Series
The 7U Luverne All Star Baseball team triumphed at the 2023 Dixie Youth Regional World Series in Center, Texas, earning the runners-up title in the ...
by Courtney Rice, Thursday, July 27, 2023 8:00 am
Community Spotlight
Drug Court transforms graduates’ lives
Seven locals from Butler, Lowndes and Crenshaw counties graduated from the Second Judicial District’s Drug Court program on July 21 after 12 months of meeting ...
by Courtney Rice, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 8:00 am
Community Spotlight
Local schools excel at AISA cheer competition
Three local schools, Lowndes Academy , Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA), and Fort Dale Academy (FDA), attended the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) cheerleading camp and ...
by Courtney Rice, Friday, July 14, 2023 8:00 am
Community Spotlight
Remember to celebrate safely – Reminders from Captain Adcock
Local towns and communities prepare to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays and other festivities. Captain Mason Adcock with the Luverne Police Department urges citizens ...
by Courtney Rice, Monday, July 3, 2023 6:00 am
Arrests
Bond set for Johnson following fatal crash
On June 22, the Crenshaw County District Court held a pretrial detention hearing for Lucas M. Johnson on charges of murder. District Judge Thomas E. ...
by Courtney Rice, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 2:48 pm
News
Cell phone usage while driving now punishable by law.
New law signed by Governor Kay Ivey prohibits an individual to hold a cellphone while operating a vehicle. The Senate Bill 301 for distracted driving ...