Crenshaw County News

Horses, and cows, and pigs-oh, my! These are just some of the things K-5 students from all four county schools got to enjoy up close and personal during today's annual Kindergarten Farm Tour held at the Tom Harbin Ag Center.

A man who had been staying in Dozier for the last couple of months is now on the run after he attacked a female victim with a knife early Sunday morning.

The Crenshaw County Health Department will offer the H1N1 vaccine to anyone who wishes to get one beginning today and running through tomorrow, according to Terrie Bedgood, Crenshaw County Health Department ASA II.

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.

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.

In keeping with October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Luverne School is participating in a month-long Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign.

An AIA 18-wheeler overturned Saturday around 11:30 a.m. as it traveled down Hwy.

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.

The Pike County Sheriffa s Department has been actively seeking suspects after multiple homes have been burglarized throughout the county.

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

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

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.

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

Heavy rains that fell Sept. 15-16 damaged several roads in Crenshaw County, and four of those roads are still closed as of Sept.

The Crenshaw County Health Department will hold its annual flu clinic for the regular seasonal influenza virus on Friday, Oct.

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.

The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention awarded a a oeBuilding Healthy Familiesa grant to the Crenshaw County Extension System.

Moving to a small town can bring big changes for some people - some good, some bad.

A man who somehow managed to escape from the Crenshaw County jail twice within a two month period has once again found himself in handcuffs.

Posted by: John Shryock - bio email GOSHEN, AL - While authorities have yet to catch two-time escapee Jeremy Baggett, they have several clues that are leading them closer to his location.