Lanell Downs Smith, Author at Luverne Journal

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Baggett inducted in AISA Hall of Fame

By Lanell Downs Smith Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) Headmaster Becky Baggett received the distinction of membership in the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Hall of ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, December 22, 2024 7:36 pm

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Arian Gregory graduates Southern Miss

By Lanell Downs Smith A Luverne native recently earned his college degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. Arian Xavier “Zay” Gregory of Luverne completed ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 5:52 am

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Chamber celebrates new Luverne businesses

By Lanell Downs Smith On Wednesday, the Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce gathered with community members to celebrate three newly opened Luverne businesses. Chamber members ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, December 14, 2024 5:30 pm

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Kiwanians kick off Christmas bell ringing

Photos by Lanell Smith Kiwanis 1: Kiwanian Sue Blackmon introduces special guests, Donna Kidd with the Salvation Army and Jennifer Bonam with the Crenshaw County ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:33 am

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Santa visits launch library Christmas activities

By Lanell Downs Smith The Luverne Public Library hosted its annual Santa Visit event Tuesday. The jolly man with a long white beard, played by ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:56 am

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Board denies parole request for Amanda Duncan

By Lanell Downs Smith The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied the parole petition from an inmate serving time for drug-related convictions in Crenshaw ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 9:24 pm

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Journal launches community calendar

By Lanell Downs Smith Each week, The Luverne Journal staff collect news of upcoming community events and publish the information online and in print. A ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 4:58 pm

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Luverne hosts community leader luncheon

By Lanell Downs Smith The City of Luverne hosted a luncheon for members of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC), including the Federal Co-Chair, Dr. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, November 22, 2024 9:30 am

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Luverne Kiwanis Club holds “first Tuesday” meeting

Photo by Lanell Smith The Luverne Kiwanis Club held its “first Tuesday” meeting on Nov. 3, Election Day, gathering for lunch before discussing business, which ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, November 18, 2024 11:00 am

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Nochebuena named ITAC November Team Member

By Lanell Downs Smith Car parts manufacturer ITAC Alabama, LLC has named Omar Cruz Nochebueno as its November 2024 team member of the month. As ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, November 16, 2024 3:18 pm

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