News
Single vehicle crash claims Rutledge man’s life
An early morning vehicle fire has claimed the life of a Rutledge man and left one Luverne woman with severe injuries. The Luverne Police Department ...
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News
Lawrence Daniel Woodward denied parole
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles met on May 25 and denied parole to Lawrence Daniel Woodward, 47. The board denied Woodward’s parole petition ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 11:32 am
News
Anti-vaping bills die in Alabama legislature
Two bills known as anti-vaping bills and aimed at curbing underaged e-liquid use failed to pass the Alabama legislative session which ended on June 6. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 12, 2023 6:34 pm
News
Secure loads, save lives
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is continuing a partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and reminding drivers ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 12, 2023 6:31 pm
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May – A season of recognizing, remembering achievements
Troy University recently announced the names of local students who were named to the university’s Provost List. The list recognized the academic excellence of full-time ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, June 11, 2023 6:27 pm
Opinion
Salute continues family traditions
Hank Williams, Jr. made his one and only appearance at the Annual Salute to a Legend – a tribute to his father, Hank Williams, Sr. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:08 pm
News
Local students named to Troy Provost’s List
Troy University announced students who have been named to the Provost’s List for the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2022-2023 academic year on ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:41 pm
Newsletter
Summer feeding programs confront food insecurity
An Editorial Opinion of The Greenville Advocate According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), child hunger is one of Alabama’s biggest problems, with ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 5, 2023 4:58 pm
Community Spotlight
Library launches summer programs
Submitted by Kathryn Tomlin The Luverne Public Library will begin its annual Summer Reading program next week, highlighting the theme, “All Together Now”. The children ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 5, 2023 4:52 pm
Faith
Try A Little Kindness
By Michael J. Brooks I met them at the baseball field in Vestavia, where their son is our grandson’s teammate. Something was said about her ...