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Cell phone outage affects Crenshaw County communications
Areas of Crenshaw County are experiencing an interruption in services some have come to consider a primary means of connecting. Throughout Friday morning, customers reported ...
Lanell Downs Smith, Author at Luverne Journal
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Police attribute inmate death to natural causes
An inmate in the Crenshaw County Detention Facility died Monday of what police say appears to be natural causes. Ronald Grow, 54, died Monday morning. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:38 pm
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Dobson, Figures take Congressional runoff wins
Voters took to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for candidates vying for the U.S. Representative of the 2nd Congressional District. By late evening ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:13 pm
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Thrifting – A treasure hunt, no shovel needed
By Lanell Downs Smith A recent wave of social media influencers have inspired a resurgence and enthusiasm for thrifting — the activity of shopping thrift ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:17 pm
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Brothers bring home digital advertising
By Lanell Downs Smith Garrett and Devin Walley have a deep connection with the Luverne community. That is why the brothers felt honored to bring ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, April 15, 2024 11:57 am
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Sports writers name All-State basketball teams
By Lanell Downs Smith The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) has released its 2024 All-State High School Basketball Teams, naming first-, second-, third-team selections and ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 7:46 pm
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Library fundraiser draw new, repeat supporters
By Lanell Downs Smith Luverne Public Library supporters from Crenshaw and surrounding counties enjoyed a repeat performance from award winning trio “Three on a String,” ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, March 30, 2024 4:50 pm
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Union Baptist dedicates building, recognizes volunteers
By Lanell Downs Smith Union Baptist Church in Honoraville dedicated its new building Sunday morning, March 10. The facility, which features space for worship and ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, March 29, 2024 11:30 am
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Parole board denies George Dobbs’ request
By Lanell Downs Smith The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied the request of a man serving time for crimes committed in Crenshaw County. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, March 25, 2024 1:34 pm
Columnists
Connecting communities with typewriter ribbons
By Lanell Downs Smith William Lee has been selling, repairing and restoring typewriters since 1973. He has traveled from his shop in Montgomery into Butler, ...