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Family seeks answers in Cosby murder
By Lanell Downs Smith Earl Cosby of Rutledge was shot and killed on June 13, 2016. Nearly eight years later, the murder remains unsolved, with ...
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Judge Sport retires, opens law practice
By Lanell Downs Smith After almost 21 years serving Crenshaw County as District Judge, Thomas Sport is retiring. The change of position, however, is simply ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:46 pm
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Celebrating Moms 2024 Sweepstakes
Mothers are considered our first, best and forever friends. Help us celebrate mothers by nominating your mom for The Luverne Journal Celebrating Moms 2024 sweepstakes ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:49 pm
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Downed tree shuts down power for 1,800 residents
A fallen tree shut down electricity for more than 1,800 residence across Lowndes, Crenshaw and Montgomery counties. Alabama Power reports 1,870 customers between Letohatchee in ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 3:41 pm
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The taste of our memories
By Lanell Downs Smith My earliest memories taste like soul food. My mother, born and raised in the New Ebenezer community of northern Crenshaw County, ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, May 13, 2024 7:26 pm
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Brantley softball clinch Regional Championship
The Brantley School softball team clinched the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Regional Championship Wednesday, defeating Leroy 9-1. On April 29, the Bulldogs hosted ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:21 pm
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Kiwanis recognizes Crenshaw County honor graduates
By Lanell Downs Smith For over 30 years, the Luverne Kiwanis Club has showcased Crenshaw County honor graduates with an annual lunch. Keeping with the ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, April 29, 2024 12:31 pm
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Police attribute inmate death to natural causes
By Lanell Downs Smith An inmate in the Crenshaw County Detention Facility died Monday of what police say appears to be natural causes. Ronald Grow, ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, April 28, 2024 10:17 pm
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School board recognizes highest achievers
By Lanell Downs Smith The Crenshaw County Board of Education recognized the top two highest achieving seniors, the valedictorian and salutatorian, from each school at ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:12 pm
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Grants fund Rutledge cleanup, water projects
By Lanell Downs Smith The Town of Rutledge is set to launch cleanup and improvement projects, thanks to grant awards which will fund water system ...