Obituaries
James Buford Boone, Jr.
James Buford Boone, Jr. died February 13, 2023, at UAB-Highlands Hospital following a brief illness. He was 87. He was born in Macon, Ga., on ...
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Missing Luverne teen counted safe
A Luverne teen, Emily Elissa Barganier, 14, was located and reunited with her family Saturday. The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s office issued a missing child alert ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:46 pm
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Law Enforcement Programs receive $5.6M grant awards
Alabama law enforcement program will soon receive $5.6M grant funding intended to increase public safety on highways and in communities. The Alabama Regional Highway Safety ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:03 pm
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Teen suicide: Communities can help improve outcomes
The Alabama Department of Public Health reported 804 suicide deaths in Alabama in 2021. Among those were 104 youth and young adults aged 10-24 who ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, February 13, 2023 6:16 pm
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Interests inspire cottage industry
Confucius, the Chinese teacher and philosopher is credited with inspiring the phrase, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, February 13, 2023 5:46 pm
Sports
Lady Cougars secure AISA Class 1A Runners-up
Crenshaw Christian Academy varsity girls faced Lowndes Academy Friday, securing the Alabama Independent School Association Class 1A Runners-up after a 39-21 loss in the game. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, February 11, 2023 3:15 am
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CCA girls defeat South Choctaw, advance to face Lowndes for championship
Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) varsity girls defeated South Choctaw Academy Tuesday, with a 42-29 win. The Lady Cougars advance to the Alabama Independent School Association ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 11:53 pm
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Teen suicide: Rural community youths not immune to contributing factors
Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, don’t hesitate to contact the Suicide & Crisis ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:07 pm
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Sheriff offices statewide to benefit from state-funded grant program
Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday Sheriff offices statewide will begin receiving grant money to help them offset revenue losses after the elimination of concealed firearms ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:52 pm
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South Made Simple corners Etsy markets
Laura Tucker, the founder of South Made Simple LLC, is breaking ground with online sales, cornering Etsy markets through a cottage industry producing 3D printed ...