Lanell Downs Smith, Author at Luverne Journal

Faith

The one thing that is everything

By R.A. Tea Mathews Picture-in-picture technology, developed in the 1970s, was an immediate success. As you know, it allows you to view a miniature window, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, March 23, 2023 5:01 pm

Sports

HBCU Youth camp, tour coming this summer

Central High School in Hayneville and Lowndes County Athletics are partnering to bring a sports initiative for kids ages 6-14 to the 45 this summer. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:55 pm

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Library Dinner Theater boasts clean, comical musical entertainment

The Luverne Public Library hosted its 12th annual Dinner Theater on March 14, featuring four award winning entertainers known as “Three on a String.” Library ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:46 pm

Opinion

Community news available online and in print

An Editorial Opinion of The Luverne Journal Last week, a Birmingham resident approached a Journal reporter, expressing joy over meeting “a real, live newspaper reporter” ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:35 pm

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Extensions instructs landowners in soil testing

Alabama Extension provides resources and training to farmers, gardeners, and homeowners on soil testing, to gauge their land’s nutrient and lime levels for crops and ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:24 pm

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ALEA launches anti-litter campaign

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with People Against a Littered State (PALS) for a statewide anti-litter campaign known as “Secure Your Load ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:20 pm

Faith

All people are “Half-Past Dead”

By Michael J. Brooks Michael Brooks is Lead Pastor of Siluria Baptist Church in Alabaster. Some friends at church asked me to describe my near-death ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, March 19, 2023 6:25 pm

Z-Breaking News

UPDATE: Saturday traffic fatality near Rutledge claims one life, leaves driver injured

A single-vehicle crash in Crenshaw County claimed the life of a Lowndes County resident, Theron L. Marsh, 45, and left another, Lavern G. Shatteen, 37,  ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, March 12, 2023 4:35 pm

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Saturday traffic fatality claims life near Rutledge

A single-vehicle crash in Crenshaw County claimed the life of a Lowndes County resident, Theron L. Marsh, 45,  Saturday evening. Marsh, a Fort Deposit resident, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, March 12, 2023 3:46 pm

Community Spotlight

CCA hosts AISA District Art Show

Crenshaw Christian Academy hosted the Alabama Independent School Association District Art Show at Luverne Church of Christ on March 1. CCA art teacher Adrian Odom ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:48 pm

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