Lanell Smith

Greenville

Managing Editor at The Alabama Baptist

Managing Editor at The Greenville Advocate

Proud mother. Correspondent for The Alabama Baptist. Alabama-Crenshaw WMU Executive Director in Training. Danielville Baptist Church WMU Director

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Articles

Luverne Kiwanians host state officers - Luverne Journal

2 days ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 10:15 am Friday, June 6, 2025 Alabama Kiwanis Gov. Paul England, with his wife Debbie and Lt. Gov. Ricky Powell, visited Luverne on Tuesday, June 3 and met with the Luverne Kiwanis Club to enjoy lunch and conversation around the international organization’s work and purpose. England, who joined Kiwanis Club in 1986 and is a member of the Monroe club, has served the organization in various capacities and looks said he is excited to lead Alabama Kiwanians in the statewide position.
Crenshaw County natives named to Jax State President’s List - Luverne Journal

2 days ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 Two Crenshaw County natives received honors during Jacksonville State University’s (JSU) spring 2025 semester. Sarainiah Xiong of Luverne, Brice Mckenzie of Highland Home and Aislynn Brown of Honoraville have been named to the university President’s List for outstanding academic performance over the spring 2025 semester.
Imago Dei to host Community Day - Lowndes Signal

2 days ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 Imago Dei Church is preparing for a community-wide event aimed at better serving the residents of its local community. On Saturday, June 7, the congregation will host Community Day, an event which will continue on the first Saturday of every month. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the family-friendly event will feature a wide variety of activities for all ages. Volunteers will be grilling hot dogs, available free to all guests.
Calhoun School welcomes Principal Bryan Barlow - Lowndes Signal

3 days ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Lowndes County Public Schools have announced the hire of a new principal for The Calhoun School. Bryan Barlow works his last day at Stanhope Elmore High School on Friday and will begin his tenure in Lowndes County on July 1. The new principal brings experience in teaching and school administration to the position. According to LCPS Superintendent Samita Jeter, he is an excellent fit for the school district and the school.
Beasley makes bid for reelection - Luverne Journal

3 days ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Luverne Mayor Ed Beasley formally declared his candidacy this week, announcing he will seek another term in office he has held for nearly a decade. “I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election as Mayor,” Beasley said in a media release. “Over the past nine years, with the help of the good citizens of Luverne, we have made Luverne a stronger, safer and more prosperous community.
Schools announced improved reading proficiency - Lowndes Signal

5 days ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Monday, June 2, 2025 The results of April reading subtests are in for Lowndes County Schools Public Schools (LCPS). The district announced recently that scores of third-grade reading proficiency are up to 90% overall, a gain of 7% districtwide from last year’s 83% average. According to Demond Mullins, LCPS director of curriculum and federal programs, improvements surpassed all expectations.
Patterson declares Mosses mayoral candidacy - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Saturday, May 31, 2025 Janice Patterson, a long-time resident of Mosses, has declared her intention to run for mayor of the small Lowndes County town she has called home for 26 years. Having served on the town council since 2020, Patterson said she is already well-versed with the needs of the community and felt inspired to run for the office by the desire to see resident’s vision for their hometown come to fruition.
Veterans court taking applications June 1

1 week ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Lanell Smith

Published 10:00 am Saturday, May 31, 2025 Second Judicial District Court officials and local veteran volunteers gathered Thursday, May 15, in the Crenshaw County Main Courtroom to hear updates about a new initiative launched to serve U.S. Military Veterans. The group learned that everything is in place for the program aimed at assisting veterans who find themselves in the court system by connecting them with the mentors and resources needed for them to get back on the right track.
Flynn recognized for Character in Action - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Friday, May 30, 2025 A Central High School student-leader has been named as the Lowndes County Childrens Policy Council May Character in Action award recipient. Aziya Flynna, a rising senior at Central, was nominated by her teacher, Christina Carter, for the “can-do” attitude with which she approaches every aspect of student life. “It is with pleasure that I recommend Aziya Flynn for the Character in Action award,” Flynn said.
Sewage crisis drawing international media attention - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Thursday, May 29, 2025 BBUWP efforts highlighted amid funding cutsCNN’s Isabel Rosales visited Lowndes County last week. She met with leaders of the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP) and local homeowners to see what has become of efforts to solve the area’s decades-old wastewater disposal problem since the Trump Administration’s executive order to dismantle Biden-era DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) programs.