Luverne Journal

The Luverne Journal started in Rutledge, Alabama, back in 1888. In 1890, the first newspaper in Luverne was launched, called The Luverne Enterprise. Matthew Tucker served as both the editor and publisher until October 7, 1890, when he sold the publication to Toiler Publishing Company.

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What happened inside the tomb? - Luverne Journal

5 days ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 1:00 pm Saturday, April 19, 2025 by R.A. MathewsWhen Father God opened Jesus’s eyes on Easter morning, was it to the sight of a lonely, dark tomb or to something entirely different? Let’s look at Scripture and I’ll show you what most likely happened. Angels appeared in the great moments of Jesus’s life.
MJ Bryant Scholarship applications open - Luverne Journal

1 week ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 10:15 am Friday, April 18, 2025 Applications for the Maggie J. Bryant (MJB) Scholarship have opened, offering local students the opportunity to pursue their higher-education goals after high school. Marenda Caldwell, MJB Scholarship Fund chairperson, said applications will be accepted until June 30, with winners announced by July 31.
Luverne experiences 1950s Murder Mystery - Luverne Journal

1 week ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Oliver hosts dinner theatre at local dinerLuverne residents and guests from the surrounding area enjoyed a night out Saturday, April 5, hosted by Lisa Michele Oliver, moderator for the social media group Crenshaw Cares. The dinner theatre, a 1950s murder mystery, was held in the Luverne diner, Dips and Dogs, owned by Tim and Kathy Dowdy.
Easter Bunny makes annual library visit - Luverne Journal

1 week ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Easter Bunny makes annual library visit Published 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1 of 4 Photos by Jamelyn Hughes | Luverne Library Director Kathryn Tomlin (center) helps children release newly-hatched butterflies. Photos by Jamelyn Hughes | Miss Crenshaw County MaKaylah Green (center) stops by the Luverne Public Library with her father Marc Green (right) to visit the Easter Bunny, played this year by Luverne High School student Reed Johnson (left).
Literacy program among Alabama’s top four - Luverne Journal

1 week ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 1:37 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Crenshaw County’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library program continues to set the standard for excellence. Recently, the program was recognized among the top four counties in Alabama for the literacy initiative aimed at getting books into the hands of young children.
Board denies Ernest McCastle parole - Luverne Journal

1 week ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 3:00 pm Sunday, April 13, 2025 The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied the parole petition recently from an inmate serving a life sentence for murder of an elderly woman in Crenshaw County. On March 13, the board voted to deny parole to Ernest Lee McCastle, 66. He is housed at the Fountain Correctional Center, 34 years and five months into a conviction handed down May 6, 1991. McCastle is serving a life sentence for the murder of Mae McGhee.
Crenshaw County Arrests March 31 - April 5 - Luverne Journal

1 week ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 3:00 pm Saturday, April 12, 2025 March 31 * Robert Franklin Campbell, 32 – Possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia April 1 * Devin Tyler Furr, 22 – Hold for court * Keon James, 29 – Resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass third degree * Daniel Aristil, 31 – Attempting to elude April 2 * Selena K Stephens, 34 – Sentenced from court * Carey W Kennedy, 51 – Expired tag, contributing to delinquency * Markux Tremelle McDonald Fuller, 20 –...
County Round Up awards students - Luverne Journal

1 week ago | luvernejournal.com | Kris Harrell

Published 6:00 pm Friday, April 11, 2025 Students in Crenshaw County competed on Saturday, April 5, for the County Round Up with 4-H. Held at the Tom Harbin Agricultural Center, the event featured students who competed in a variety of categories: photography, baking, public speaking and more. Winners of these competitions are eligible to compete at the regional event later this month.
Betton named ITAC March Team Member - Luverne Journal

2 weeks ago | luvernejournal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 10:15 am Friday, April 11, 2025 Local auto parts manufacturer ITAC has named Nanci Betton as its April Team Member. Nominated by her supervisor, Yongho Lee, Betton was ranked as excellent in every benchmark and commended for her commitment to teamwork, hard work and a great attitude.
Careers on Wheels showcases careers for students - Luverne Journal

2 weeks ago | luvernejournal.com | Kris Harrell

Published 6:00 pm Thursday, April 10, 2025 On March 27, Crenshaw County Schools and Southeast AlabamaWorks partnered to coordinate a career event at Turner Park in Luverne. The event allowed first-grade students a close-up view into a variety of careers and the vehicles used by first responders, farmers and a host of other professionals.