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Lifetime Commitment
By Dean Kelly The very first plan expressed by God for humanity is found in Genesis 2. He ...
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Chamber of Commerce spotlights Sister Schubert
By Nate Henderson Patricia Barnes, more widely known as the creator of “Sister Schubert’s,” was recognized by the ...
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The reason prayers go unanswered
By R.A. Mathews Sarah is the most devout woman you could imagine. She dearly loves the Lord, and ...
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Crenshaw scholars named for Troy honors
Troy University announced students who have been named to the Chancellor’s List for the spring semester and Term ...
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Vacation Bible School (VBS) Schedule
* July 13 – 16: Weed Baptist Church – 5:30 to 8 p.m. * July 13 – 16: ...
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Main Street Alabama opens annual conference registration
Registration is now open for Main Street Alabama’s 2025 LAB Conference. All are invited to join fellow downtown ...
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Montgomery Zoo visits Luverne Library
By Nate Henderson Continuing its summer reading program, the Luverne Public Library collaborated with the Montgomery Zoo to ...
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Harrell transitions to WSFA production team
By Nate Henderson Kris Harrell, freelance reporter for The Luverne Journal, began covering Crenshaw County life and happenings ...
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Call to Me and I will answer
By R.A. Mathews He was special to God, a man who lived six centuries before the birth of ...
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God-Fearers Welcomed
By Michael J. Brooks American Express launched an ad campaign in 1987 entitled, “Membership Has Its Privileges,” a ...
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Fireworks close Luverne Fourth festivities
Fourth of July celebrations for Luverne culminated in a dazzling fireworks display presented by Luverne Parks and Recreation. ...
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Vibes Salon relocates, renovates, reopens
By Abbigail Vickery After almost two years of providing Luverne with tanning, waxing and other cosmetic services, Vibes ...
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Freedom
By Dean Kelly It is amazing when you enter the terminal following an international flight and head for ...
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Mercantile blessed during Fourth of July celebration
Rutledge Mercantile received a blessing during the town’s Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4. The Reverend ...
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Kiwanians learn how AMI Kids assist Crenshaw families
The Luverne Kiwanis Club hosted functional family therapist Jamelyn Hughes at the group’s Tuesday, July 1 meeting. Focused ...
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Rutledge community honors freedom to celebrate
The Rutledge community hosted a festive Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 4. Local residents, first responders and ...
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‘Stars and Stripes’ a blast for ‘the Lu’
Residents from across Crenshaw County and surrounding areas turned out and braved the heat to enjoy the inaugural ...
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Rescue dog Bella is Pet of the Week
Bella the chihuahua, hailing from Lapine, has been selected for this week’s Pet of the Week. The 12-year-old ...
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Rutledge hosts Independence Day celebration
By Nate Henderson The town of Rutledge is gearing up for its Fourth of July celebration which will ...
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Vacation Bible School (VBS) Schedule
July * July 13 – 16: Weed Baptist Church – 5:30 to 8 p.m. * July 13 – ...
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ALEA promotes ‘Standards and Success’ campaign
As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is launching a renewed ...
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This Week in History: 1963
For this week in history, 1963, The Luverne Journal highlighted local coverage of outstanding students and upcoming changes ...
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What’s Happening – Crenshaw County
Visit our website at www.luvernejournal.com to view a live, interactive events calendar. Freedom Celebration The inaugural Stars & ...
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Crenshaw County Arrests June 24 – 29
June 24 * Charles Childress, 46 – Hold for outside agency June 25 * Dustin Roy Griffin, 42 ...
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Farmers Market celebrates local vendors
The Crenshaw County Farmers Market is ongoing throughout the summer, allowing local farmers, bakers and other vendors to ...