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ADAI urges crop producers to report freeze damage
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (292+ words) ADAI urges crop producers to report freeze damage'Luverne Journal ADAI urges crop producers to report freeze damage Alabama agriculture officials urge specialty crop producers to report recent freeze damage to local USDA FSA offices, as early fruit crops show significant…...
What's Happening in Crenshaw County
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (622+ words) Visit our website at www.luvernejournal.com to view a live, interactive events calendar. The Word Nerds book club will meet Thursday, March 23, at the Luverne Public Library. All adult reading enthusiasts are invited to participate. Judge Jon Folmar and…...
This week in history: 2008
1+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) A look back at the pages of the Luverne Journal from this week in 2008 highlights stories rooted in community, faith and family traditions that brought people together across Crenshaw County. The stories this week include a growing church-supported basketball program…...
Library hosts annual Easter Bunny Brunch
2+ week, 3+ day ago (121+ words) Library hosts annual Easter Bunny Brunch'Luverne Journal Library hosts annual Easter Bunny Brunch Children had the opportunity to visit the bunny from 9 to 11 a.m. while enjoying crafts and sweet treats with their families. Sanders said she encouraged visitors to explore the…...
Cougars ace softball season launch
2+ week, 6+ day ago (250+ words) The Crenshaw Christian Academy Cougars (CCA) has embarked on their 2026 softball season under head coach Matthew Sipper. The coach said he is pleased with how the team have done thus far with several wins under their belts already. "We are…...
Alabama author's contest opens March 16
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (282+ words) The 2026 Author of the Year contest opens March 16. Running through July 16, the contest held through Melissa Michelle Ministries is open to all published Alabama authors. "This is the first year we've done this," said organizer Melissa Michelle Gibbons said. "The…...
‘Alabama Soul’ brings Muscle Shoals to Opry House
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (484+ words) Music born along the Tennessee River will take center stage in Butler County Friday, Feb. 13, when "Alabama Soul," a one-night live concert celebrating the Muscle Shoals sound, comes to the historic Georgiana Opry House as the kickoff stop for the…...
Masonic lodge pins Brother Glen Mothershed
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (331+ words) Luverne Masonic Lodge 630 paused to honor a remarkable milestone in the life of a faithful brother, Glen Mothershed, as he received his 50-year Masonic Service Pin in a ceremony held Thursday, Feb. 5. Masonic Worshipful Master Elliott Jones described Mothershed's long…...
Make-A-Wish launches license plate campaign
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (348+ words) Make-A-Wish Alabama is asking drivers across the state to help turn everyday travel into life-changing experiences for children with critical illnesses through a newly launched specialty license plate campaign. Currently, 32 children in the Central Alabama region are waiting for their…...
Local teams move regions in AHSAA reclassification
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (333+ words) The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control announced the approval of championship play classifications for 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. Six public school classes and two for private schools replace the seven-class system the association has used since…...