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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. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, November 16, 2024 3:18 pm
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Sheriff’s deputies capture multi-state fugitive
By Lanell Downs Smith Quick thinking by Crenshaw County Sheriff’s deputies led to the capture of a fugitive wanted in two other states Monday. On ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:47 pm
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Board denies parole request for Billy Rodgers
By Lanell Downs Smith The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied the parole petition from an inmate serving time for burglaries in Crenshaw County. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, November 4, 2024 10:12 pm
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Luverne third graders swear to SAFE Pledge
By Lanell Downs Smith Third graders at Luverne Elementary observed the National Day of Concern for Young People and Gun Violence by committing to the ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:27 am
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Cougars sustain hard-fought loss to Rebels
By Lanell Downs Smith The Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) Cougars hosted Lowndes Academy Friday and sustained a hard-fought 31-13 loss to the Rebels, who left ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:00 pm
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Board granted Antonio McClain parole
By Lanell Downs Smith The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles granted parole to an inmate for crimes committed in Crenshaw County. On Oct. 2, ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:05 am
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Whiddon in custody, held without bond
Christopher Whiddon was taken into custody on Sept. 30 after a nearly-week-long search. The Crenshaw County Sheriff requested the community’s help on Sept. 24 in ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:00 pm
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ITAC honors Foster as “Top Banana”
By Lanell Downs Smith Luverne’s own Trista Foster was honored by ITAC as the October Employee of the Month. Ranked by her supervisor, Tina Hudson, ...