World’s Largest Peanut Boil: A Crenshaw County Tradition
For more than 50 years, Labor Day weekend in Crenshaw County has meant it’s time for the “World’s Largest Peanut Boil.”
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Pay It Forward: Beth Rogers of Luverne
Four years ago, Beth Rogers and her husband started a motorcycle ministry at their Living Water Coffee House in Luverne.
Allegations of Child Labor at Hyundai Supplier Prompts Class Action Against Carmaker
A class action has been filed in federal court in California following a news report that said Hyundai used child labor at a supplier in Luverne.
Luverne Woman Killed in Pike County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a woman has been killed in a wreck involving an SUV and a pickup truck in Pike County.
Pay It Forward: Lisa Oliver of Luverne
Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Lisa Oliver of Luverne. She created an online group for those in Crenshaw County to help each other out.
Lisa Oliver has created a group “Crenshaw Cares Help Exchange.”
Luverne Man Killed in Montgomery County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Luverne man has been killed in a wreck in Montgomery County.
Football Game Between Brantley and Luverne Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Crenshaw County Schools has announced that Friday’s football game with Brantley playing at Luverne has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Luverne Football’s Legendary Coach Glenn Daniel Dies at 95
The AHSAA has announced the sad news that Hall-of-Fame Luverne football coach Glenn Daniel died Saturday at the age of 95. AHSAA executive director Steve Savarese calls Daniel a “generational coach.” “He was an icon within the coaching profession who touched the lives of so many students, coaches, future coaches and countless other individuals resulting in his legacy perpetually living…
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Mobile Highway Murder
Photo from Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office Montgomery police say they’ve charged a Luverne man with murder in a fatal shooting that happened on Mobile Highway. Police say 28-year-old Edriage Vinson, Jr. is charged with killing 30-year-old Lamar Merritt of Montgomery. Merritt was shot around 3:30 a.m. on September 27 in the 3400 block of Mobile Highway. He died at a…
Pay It Forward: Madison Holley of Luverne
The Vance Law Firm and Alabama News Network are honoring Madison Holley of Luverne. She is a seventh grade student who set up a lemonade stand to raise money for first responders and health care workers. Madison raised $2,500. But that’s not all. She helped provide free meals as well, showing you’re never too young to help your community. For…
