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Football teams – opponents, friends
An Editorial Opinion of The Luverne Journal Area schools are preparing to kick off football season. Some private schools began play on Friday, and most ...
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Squadron, Bulldogs ranked fourth in football rankings
Three area football programs – Highland Home, Brantley, and Lowndes Academy, , are ranked in the top 10 in the first Alabama Sports Writers Association ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, August 21, 2023 2:50 pm
News
ADEM grants fund roadway cleanup
A grant program launched by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is aimed at helping counties clean up trash and garbage from roadways. All ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, August 20, 2023 5:32 pm
Faith
The fugitive who kept knocking
By R.A. Tea Mathews They prayed for the impossible—the release of a man who had been arrested and was scheduled for trial and execution. This ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, August 19, 2023 2:19 pm
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Foreman sentenced for drug conspiracy connection
A Florida woman has been sentenced for her connection with a Crenshaw and Covington County drug conspiracy. A federal judge sentenced Lashana Nakiah Foreman, 37, ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, August 18, 2023 5:50 pm
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Dirt road teambuilding – Finding common space in unexpected places
Last week I traveled to Demopolis for the first time, taking advantage of an opportunity to become acquainted with the staff and operations of The ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, August 17, 2023 4:01 pm
Newsletter
Remembering the waymakers lays foundation for future
An Editorial Opinion of The Luverne Memorials take many shapes and sizes – a marker, a service, a silent moment of reflection – meant to ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 1:01 pm
News
Troy announces Chancellor’s, Provost’s list achievers
Troy University has announced students who were named to the Chancellor’s and Provost’s List for the summer semester and Term 5 of the 2022-2023 academic ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:15 pm
Community Spotlight
CCA welcomes new teachers, coaches, announces “Blue Ribbon” win
Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) is welcoming four new faculty members to its classrooms and athletic facilities this school year. CCA Headmaster Becky Baggett said she ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, August 14, 2023 3:11 pm
Faith
More Than I Can Handle?
By Dean Kelly Minister at Highland Home Church of Christ Everyone has those days when they feel down. Maybe they are tired, and some things ...