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Crenshaw CPC supports STEM learning
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (146+ words) Luverne Journal Crenshaw CPC supports STEM learning Crenshaw County Children's Policy Council equips STEM campers with take-home supply bags, helping them continue hands-on learning and discovery beyond camp. The Crenshaw County Children's Policy Council (CPC) supported STEM Camp participants recently,…...
What's Happening in Crenshaw County
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (599+ words) Visit our website at www. luvernejournal. com to view a live, interactive events calendar. The Luverne Public Library will kick off Independence Day festivities July 2, 10 a. m. , with story time by Judge Jon Folmar. The celebration of America's 250th year will feature crafts,…...
Neva Petrey returns as CCA music teacher
12+ hour, 58+ min ago (274+ words) Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) has welcomed former music teacher Neva Petrey back to the school family. She will assist with instructing the elementary music program. Petrey and her husband both graduated from CCA and so did their daughters. "I started…...
This week in history: 1936
20+ hour, 21+ min ago (218+ words) In June of 1936, the nation was deep in the Great Depression and preparing for a presidential election that would shape the course of American history. While political campaigns stretched across the country, readers of the Luverne Journal were focused on…...
4-H invites students to summer camps
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (350+ words) The Crenshaw County Extension 4-H department is holding various camps throughout the summer. Organizers encourage students in the area to register for activities that include a variety of options. Three separate events are scheduled for July. The first, is an…...
Luverne celebrates America250 on July 2
21+ hour, 52+ min ago (367+ words) The City of Luverne is hosting its traditional Fourth of July fireworks show on Thursday, July 2, expanding this year's event to honor America's 250th anniversary. The celebration will take place at E. L. Turner Park, beginning with a program to honor the service…...
Luverne library kickoffs off Independence Day festivities
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (221+ words) The Luverne Public Library is kicking off Crenshaw County Independence Day celebrations to commemorate 250 years of America's history. Festivities will take place on Thursday, July 2, beginning with story time at the library. Crenshaw County District Judge Jon Folmar will read…...
Crenshaw County students make UA honors
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (201+ words) Luverne Journal Crenshaw County students make UA honors Crenshaw County students earn spots on University of Alabama president's and dean's lists, recognized for 4. 0 and 3. 5+ GPAs. Crenshaw County scholars earned a place of distinction recently, receiving accolades for their academic achievements…...
Peoples named to UMGC dean's list
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (197+ words) Luverne Journal Peoples named to UMGC dean's list Luverne's Jayla Peoples named to University of Maryland Global Campus dean's list for spring 2026 after meeting the school's GPA and credit requirements. Jayla Peoples of Luverne was named to the dean's list…...
Honoring the life of coach Roland Jones
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (731+ words) In Brantley, there are certain names that become woven into the fabric of a community. For generations of students, athletes, teachers and families, Coach Roland Hubert Jones, Sr. was one of those names renowned for his impact on the lives…...