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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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Honoring Fathers Sweepstakes opens Friday
The Greenville Advocate asks for your help in honoring our fathers. We each have memories of our “superhero” ...
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‘Wellness Squad’ holds pumpkin contest
Leadership at Greenville Middle School has introduced a “Wellness Squad” aimed at creating a supportive and nurturing environment ...
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The Power of Words
Dean Karnazes is a man of many talents. He’s a New York Times bestselling author, a sought-after motivational ...
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What Shall I Do With Jesus
“Pilate said to them, ‘What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?’ They all said ...
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Serving God With Humility
I don’t get to attend other churches much, so it was nice to visit another church lately. I ...
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Georgiana School breaks ground on memorial trail
On Oct. 12, Georgiana School hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Brenda Gruenewald Trail of Encouragement, honoring ...
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Greenville PD connects cops, kids, community
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Greenville Police Department will host its annual ...
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American Legion to host turkey shoot fundraiser
The local American Legion Post 24 will host a Turkey Shoot fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 2 to support ...
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Faith Community Calendar
* Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville will present a Women’s Chuck Sneakers and Pearls Conference and ...
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Butler County Arrests Oct. 14 – 20
Oct. 14 * Kayla Kendall Brown, 42 – Failure to appear/comply/pay * George Daryl Eady, 56 – SORNA ...
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Fields of Faith scheduled Nov. 6
The South-Central Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is gearing up for a Fields of Faith event, set ...
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Tigers dash Bulldogs playoff hopes
Since 1996, 28 football seasons, the Brantley Bulldogs have always been a fixture in the AHSAA playoffs. But ...
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Obituary: Thelma Woodruff Harris
Thelma Woodruff Harris, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, after a brief hospital stay. ...
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Obituary – Shirley Roberson, Jr.
Mr. Shirley Roberson, Jr., a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 21 at the ...
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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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This Week in history: 1997
This week’s headlines from October 1997 highlighted a mix of community events, local business ventures and safety concerns ...
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Upcoming Community Events
Boston Butts Georgiana Masonic Lodge #285 will have a Boston Butt fundraiser. Each order is $35, pick-up Oct. ...
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First Steps Center celebrates community helpers
First Steps Early Child Development Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Oct. 9, honoring local ...
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4-H opens eXtreme Birdhouse contest
By Beth Fair Special to The Greenville Advocate This October, 4-H members are invited to showcase their creativity ...
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Colonel Alan Hester: dedicated to country and community
Colonel Alan Hester, senior Army instructor for Greenville High School’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), has been ...
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Obituary – Billy R. Killough
Billy R. Killough, age 83, passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his ...