13+ hour, 47+ min ago   (292+ words) Priority Veteran is working to connect Alabama veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability with resources. The group's efforts aim to individuals secure and maintain a place to live. The organization serves veterans throughout Alabama, with the exception of Mobile and…...

7+ hour, 46+ min ago   (382+ words) Visiting this site lately reminded me of being accused of not being able to tell time. We did an open survey in a church, asking members to write responses. I’ve referred to this previously since one person suggested he or…...

13+ hour, 47+ min ago   (402+ words) The Town of Brantley hosted a wiffleball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8. The event served as a fundraiser for the area's parks and recreation program and a means of foster community engagement. “We had people from ages six to adults playing,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (834+ words) The Crenshaw County Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Scholarship Program celebrated a special milestone on Saturday, Aug. 8 marking its 50th anniversary and crowning Olivia Sue Cornett as the 2027 Distinguished Young Woman of Crenshaw County. Saturday’s program also marked the culmination of weeks…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (59+ words) luvernejournal.com First Baptist Church hosts a free first responder breakfast Aug. 29, while the Faith Community Calendar lists food pantry, backpack collection and mission trip opportunities. To submit your faith event, email [email protected] or call (334) 382-3113. Luverne congregation recognized for 10-year…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (286+ words) Brantley School hosted a robotics camp July 27 - 31 students in grades four through six. Twenty-five children attended the camp where they worked together to build this year’s competition robot while learning the rules, objectives and strategies for the new VEX IQ…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (473+ words) Visit our website at www.luvernejournal.com to view a live, interactive events calendar. The Word Nerds book club will meet Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Luverne Public Library. All adult reading enthusiasts are invited to participate. The Luverne Public Library…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (273+ words) Luverne Journal This week in history: 1945 In August 1945, Luverne native Lt. Cmdr. M. H. Hawkins earned the Air Medal for landing a Navy seaplane in heavy swells to rescue a sailor in the Pacific. In early August 1945, The Luverne Journal highlighted the…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (118+ words) Luverne Journal Luverne congregation recognized for 10-year ministry First Baptist Church in Luverne received an award recognizing 10 years as an Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off location. Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry for Children recognized volunteers at First Baptist…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (363+ words) As we start a new school year, we know school can be both exciting and challenging, especially with new grades, schools, teachers and friends. Parents and students sometimes need a few reminders. As your child heads out the door this…...