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U.S. Marshals Seeking Whereabouts Of Fugitive – Cash Reward Offered
The United States Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Task Force is actively searching for the location of fugitive, Benjamin ...
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Fire danger advisory issued for 22 counties
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clark, Crenshaw, Conecuh, ...
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Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urges Alabamians to heed all health and safety warnings as areas of ...
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Authorities suspect no foul play in health department fire
By Haley Mitchell Godwin An early morning fire destroyed the Butler County Health Department building on Airport Road ...
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Hero of the Week Contest Opens
In communities like those in Butler County, heroes come in all shapes and sizes, embodying various roles that ...
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Taking Control of Your Allergies
With the arrival of spring, warmer weather and blooming flowers bring a fresh sense of renewal. However, for ...
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The cornerstone of every relationship
Millions are delighted, millions disappointed, and millions more glad it’s finally over — the presidential election. The transition ...
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Is Football a Religion?
I’ve seen a few incidents that make me wonder if it’s true football is a religion. At a ...
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God’s Team Wins
If you follow college football, then I am sure you are well aware of the many surprises of ...
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True Toleration
Have you ever watched a young child closely when the subject of sharing comes up? Have you noticed ...
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Local drop-offs prepare for shoeboxes
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. More than ...
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Sensory path brings fun, learning to Greenville Elementary
A brightly painted sensory path now offers Greenville Elementary School students a playful way to learn, thanks to ...
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Salvation Army seeks local representation
As the holiday season approaches, the Salvation Army is reaching out to Butler County citizens for support, with ...
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Tigers fall to volunteers, 49 to 0
On Nov. 1, the Greenville Tigers’ locker room was a happy place as they learned they would be ...
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Football Picks by Coach Gooch
Area teams are gearing up to face off this weekend. Here are my game picks for upcoming games. ...
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McKenzie dominates Keith in playoff opener
The McKenzie Tigers stormed through the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8, securing a ...
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Governor Ivey to Host 76th Annual Turkey Pardoning
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday will host the 76th Annual Turkey Pardoning at the Alabama Governor’s Mansion. This week, ...
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Faith Community Calendar
* Save the date for St. Thomas’s bazaar in the Parish Hall Nov. 15. * First Methodist Church ...
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Greenville Arrests Oct. 28 – Nov. 3
Oct 28 * David Long, 57 – Three counts failure to appear/comply/pay * Lonnie Owens, 43 -Attempting to ...
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Upcoming Community Events
Blood Drive Greenville 24-Hour Fitness Center will host a LifeSouth blood drive Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to ...
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This week in his story: 2017
Here’s a look back at the top stories from The Greenville Advocate in this week of 2017. The ...
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Vietnam veteran embodies service, sacrifice, faith
Jimmy Lawson, a Greenville native, vividly recalls his experiences in the Vietnam War. Named as The Greenville Advocate ...
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Salvation Army is serving Butler County
Salvation Army Service Center Manager Jason Johns visited Monday’s Lions Club meeting letting attendees know about the services ...
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Melissa Anne Braxton
On Nov. 7, Melissa Anne Braxton, age 53, went to await her life in paradise with our lord ...
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Honest conversations lifeboat for drowning workers
Dear Amy, My boss keeps piling more and more work on my plate, and I’m completely overwhelmed. ...