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BREAKING NEWS: Frost arrested on multiple charges
A former Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) teacher has been arrested under three felony charges and one misdemeanor charge related to improper conduct. The Luverne Police ...
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Luverne police investigate allegations against CCA teacher
The Luverne Police Department is investigating allegations against a teacher at Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA). Luverne Police Chief Michael Johnson confirmed the department was in ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 9:04 pm
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ALEA issues Labor Day weekend safety tips
As summer ends and Alabamians head into the Labor Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) recommends observing safety – on the roadways, in ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 8:32 pm
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Hwy 331 reopens after crash near Smith Lake Road
Update: The Highway has reopened. A traffic crash has blocked southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 331 Saturday. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Senior Trooper ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, August 26, 2023 2:59 pm
Newsletter
Crenshaw teams face Alabama heat on home field
Three Crenshaw County football teams hosted home games Friday. Here are the final scores from the local gridiron. Highland Home School shut out Providence Christian ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, August 26, 2023 1:49 am
Newsletter
Cougars capture win in first season home game
Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) captured the first home-field win of the season Friday, defeating Abbeville Christian Academy 58-24 at Cougar Stadium. The second season win ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, August 26, 2023 1:31 am
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Library greets emerging butterflies
The Luverne Public Library’s butterfly garden has had several black swallowtail butterflies released recently. Library Director Kathryn Tomlin protected caterpillars from birds, and about 30 ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, August 25, 2023 2:45 pm
Community Spotlight
Murphy voted photo contest winner
Blakely Murphy was voted the winner of The Luverne Journal’s inaugural 1st Day of School Photo Contest. She is 4.5 years old and started K4 ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, August 24, 2023 8:00 am
Community Spotlight
Bailey wins Pet of the Year
The Toy Poodle Bailey has won The Luverne Journal’s Pet of the Year contest. Bailey, a 6-year-old, treat-loving canine, gained an overwhelming 257 votes to ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, August 24, 2023 8:00 am
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We are not the only ones
Recently, a well-trusted friend and law enforcement officer talked with me about the seriousness of local crime. As I listened, he described something I had ...