Luverne News

Rep. Charles Newton didn't want to paint a completely gloomy forecast for the state's future economy, but he made it clear that the state's budget for 2011 was looking bad, and 2012 was looking even worse.

As Speaker of the House Seth Hammett begins the final year of what he says will be his final term in office, area residents can count more than $18 million for 55 projects brought home to this district in the current quadrennium.

Being aware of the signs of an abusive relationship and focusing on healthy ones were two of the main topics at the Teen Summit sponsored by the Crenshaw County Domestic Violence Task Force.

On Monday, Oct. 26, several children enjoyed a "Halloween Craft Day" at the Luverne Public Library.

Crenshaw County Schools declared the week of Oct. 26-30 as Red Ribbon Week. This year's drug-free motto was "I Pledge to be Drug Free!" Each year, the National Guard donates red ribbons for the students to wear throughout the week.

Times Food Editor ronda.miskelley@htimes.com Under the Christmas Tree setting up for Nov.

A reception will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, in honor of Luverne Public Library Director Rene Lester, who has resigned from her position to accept a similar position in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Life sometimes isna t easy. And just like a flower, sometimes you make it, sometimes you dona t. That was at the heart of the lesson Terra Cottaa s Nancy Harrell gave to students from the Troy Group Home Tuesday afternoon.

MONTGOMERY a ' The towns of Luverne and White Hall have received Community Development Block Grants of $400,000 each for infrastructure improvements.

The Alabama Garden Club Record indicates that the Luverne Garden Club's first President was Mrs.

Participants attending next week's grower seminars sponsored by the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association will get a little something extra - three hours of continuing education credit toward their Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation requirements, according to Johnny Adams, AP&EA's executive director.

Gov. Bob Riley recognized Crenshaw County Schools and Troy University School of Nursing for participating in the Alabama Rural Action Commissiona TMs KidCheck program, a school-based health screening initiative.

A series of four grower seminars will be held Oct. 26-27 at various locations across the state, the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association has announced.

The Crenshaw County Relay for Life will hold its kick-off on Tuesday, October 13.

Sarah Madeira Poteat and James Edward Harmon were united in Holy Matrimony on July 18, 2009, at First United Methodist Church, in Prattville, Alabama.

The Crenshaw County Cattlemena s Association will be sponsoring its 4th annual Little Wranglersa Rodeo for kids ages 2-14 this Saturday, Oct.

Two underage males were arrested for being in possession of alcohol, and then were charged with cruelty to animals after a dog was found locked in the trunk of their vehicle hassling for breath and without food and water.

Festivities for CCA's Homecoming 2009 will begin Thursday night, October 8th, with the cheerleaders leading the pep rally.

Some of the business owners in downtown Luverne would like to see the "Two Hour Parking Only" signs return.

Alabama is fortunate to have many new young authors. Joshua Sipper is a member of a talented family of music-makers, story-tellers, and song writers.