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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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Celebrating Moms Sweepstakes 2024
Mothers are considered our first, best and forever friends. Help us celebrate mothers by nominating your mom for ...
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Community calendar
Fall Banquet The Butler County Civic League will host its Annual Fall Banquet Oct. 19 beginning at 7 ...
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Harris delivers update on parks, recreation
Greenville Parks and Recreation Director Jerome Harris, III informed Monday’s Lions Club meeting attendees about upcoming and current ...
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This week in history: 2012
Headlines from the Greenville Advocate in 2012 featured the efforts of individuals making an impact in the community. ...
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Butler County Arrests Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
Sept. 30 * Dalton M Charnley, 26 – Disorderly conduct/disturbing the peace * Devonzell Xavier Griggs, 33 – ...
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Obituary – Elease Layne Brown
On Oct. 8, one of earth’s most precious angels, Elease Layne Brown, gained her heavenly wings. Elease was ...
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Allen reminds voters – Registration deadline is Oct. 21
Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before ...
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Quiet companion awaits new home
Whiskers, a two-year-old spayed cat, was recently surrendered to the Greenville Animal Shelter by her previous owner. Reserved ...
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Susan Foster: An advocate for education
Susan McFerrin Foster, a lifelong resident of Greenville, has been named this week’s Greenville Advocate Hero of the ...
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Shedding light on migraines
Migraines are debilitating neurological events that affect millions worldwide, yet remain misunderstood by many. With the right knowledge ...
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Say something, do something
There is a mantra urging individuals to report suspicious activity, “If you see something, say something.” Sometimes referred ...
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Don’t say ‘No’ to God
Studying the lives of Bible characters is a truly fascinating journey. The Bible accurately records the successes of ...
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Let me walk on water
Jesus has just fed about 5,000 men, not including women and children with five loaves and two fish, ...
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Unwinnable Arguments
Emmitt was among the finest Christian men I’ve ever known. He was retired and available to help make ...
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Handling a ‘Stage-5 Clinger’
Dear Amy, I’ve been dating my girlfriend for a year now and I really like her, but she’s ...
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Camellia Society officers address garden clubs
Officers from the Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) were guest speakers at the Dogwood Garden Club in Montgomery on ...
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Butler Chapel hosts historical marker dedication
One of Butler County’s oldest faith and community landmarks will commemorate its rich and deep history Sunday. Butler ...
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Fall Supper Social set for Oct. 17
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) and the Greenville-Butler County Public Library will host their annual Fall ...
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Civic League to host annual fall banquet
The Butler County Civic League will hold its annual Fall Banquet at the Dunbar Recreation Center on Oct. ...
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Camellia City Classic returns to Greenville
The Lurleen B. Wallace Community (LBW) College Foundation will host its annual Camellia City Classic golf tournament on ...
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Travis Cooper Sims
Travis Cooper Sims, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, at the age of 70. ...