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You can reach all three from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal homepage navigation: Obituaries appears as a top-level section link, eNewspaper sits in the same main menu row, and puzzles are surfaced through the Crossword link and the "Your Daily PLAY" area of the homepage. The sections below cover what each one contains and how to get to it.
Obituaries
Obituaries are a listed section on lubbockonline.com, alongside News, Sports, Entertainment, and Life. From the homepage, look for the Obituaries link in the main navigation bar.
What you'll find there:
- Death notices and obituaries for Lubbock and the surrounding region
- Entries typically include the person's name, age, date of death, and service information
- Search and browse tools for locating a specific notice
If you're looking for a recent death notice, the obituaries section is the fastest route — it's a standing section rather than something buried under a submenu.
eNewspaper
The eNewspaper link appears in the same main navigation area as Obituaries. This is the digital replica edition of the printed Avalanche-Journal — page-by-page reproductions of the paper as it appeared in print, rather than the article-by-article web format.
Use the eNewspaper when you want:
- The complete print layout, including ads, notices, and items that may not be posted as standalone web stories
- Page-flipping navigation through a specific day's edition
- A record of how a story or notice appeared in print
Note that the site carries subscription signals (the word "subscribe" appears in its navigation and promotional links), so access to some eNewspaper editions may require a subscription or login. The site's own materials don't spell out which parts are free, so treat access as something to confirm once you're on the page.
Puzzles and Games
Puzzles are featured content on the homepage, gathered under the "Your Daily PLAY" heading. The most prominent item is the Crossword link, which points to the daily crossword clue.
From the homepage you can also reach:
- Daily horoscope — published each day (for example, "Your Daily PLAY" carried the horoscope for Saturday, September 26, 2026)
- Crossword clue of the day — weekend puzzling is highlighted with Saturday's daily crossword clue
- USA TODAY's College Football Shuffle — a syndicated game linked from the same area
The puzzles section is refreshed daily, so the specific clue or game changes each time you visit.
Contests and Nominations
The homepage also carries a Contests section with entry forms. Two examples visible on the page:
- An "ENTER TO WIN!" promotion
- A "Nominate Today!" form tied to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Awards of Character
These are time-limited promotions, so the specific contest changes — check the Contests block on the homepage for what's currently open.
Quick Reference
| What you want | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Obituaries | Obituaries link in the main navigation |
| Print replica edition | eNewspaper link in the main navigation |
| Daily crossword | Crossword link under "Your Daily PLAY" |
| Horoscope | "Your Daily PLAY" block on the homepage |
| Contests and entry forms | Contests section on the homepage |
Common Snags
- Puzzles and contests rotate. A link you saw yesterday may point to a different clue or promotion today. If a specific puzzle isn't where you expect it, reload the homepage and check the "Your Daily PLAY" block again.
- eNewspaper access may be gated. The site promotes subscriptions, so if the eNewspaper asks you to log in, that's expected rather than a broken link.
- Obituaries are regional. The Avalanche-Journal covers Lubbock and the surrounding area, so notices from outside that coverage area generally won't appear.