News
Crenshaw County jury acquits Morrow on charges dating back 22 years
A Crenshaw County jury acquitted Robby Glen Morrow, of Troy, on charges dating back more than 20 years. The jury handed down the decision after ...
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Community Spotlight
Crenshaw Christian Academy senior Abby Henderson commits to Coastal Carolina University
Crenshaw Christian Academy senior Abby Henderson committed to Coastal Carolina University on Tuesday, signing an agreement to join the Chanticleers team this fall. Two other ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:56 am
Community Spotlight
Stae Sanders to replace Ronny Turner as Crenshaw County Coroner
Voters elected Jon “Stae” Sanders as Crenshaw County Coroner on Nov. 8, and in January, Sanders will replace Ronny Turner, who has carried the responsibility ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:51 am
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Pioneer Day helps Crenshaw County students connect dots to their own local history
he Crenshaw County Historical Society hosted Pioneer Day on Tuesday, helping local fourth graders connect the dots between the classroom and their own family’s history. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:47 am
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Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes spread good news, great joy
For roughly seven years, Luverne First Baptist Church has served as a drop-off location for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Collection takes place through ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:40 am
Sports
Crenshaw Christian Academy advances to AISA semifinal with 32-6 win over Wilcox Academy
Two teams met across the field of Cougar Stadium in Luverne on Friday night — both clad in blue and white. But only one, Crenshaw ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:31 am
News
Voters re-elect Charlotte Tesmer as District Attorney, 2nd Judicial Circuit
Alabama voters reelected Democrat incumbent Charlotte Tesmer Tuesday as the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court’s District Attorney, serving Lowndes, Butler, and Crenshaw counties. Tesmer defeated Republican ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 4:58 pm
News
Crenshaw County voters reelect incumbents on Tuesday
Crenshaw County voters turned out to vote Tuesday in a steady stream which resulted in the reelection of several incumbents. Republican incumbent Sheriff Terry Mears ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 4:30 pm
News
Entertainment centers potential closing looms over the 45
The 2021 United States Census Bureau reported 109 establishments employing Lowndes County residents. Now, county leaders and citizens wait to learn if they will lose ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, November 4, 2022 9:26 pm
Columnists
Crenshaw County coverage feels like coming home
Before joining The Luverne Journal staff, morning commutes took me up the road to Montgomery. For more than 20 years, I spent most of my ...