Georgiana
Lots of activities set for South Butler County this Christmas
The south end of Butler County is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season in 2020. The City of Georgiana is slated to kick things ...
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Mr. Fletcher to celebrate birthday Friday
It’s said that we live longer and longer every year, but it’s always a sight to see when ...
Lots of activities set for South Butler County this Christmas
The south end of Butler County is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season in 2020. The City ...
Dancers prepare for performance at Ritz
On Saturday, December 5, a local audience will have what is a truly rare treat in the year ...
New nurse practitioner joins Greenville Pediatrics
BY DAAIYAH LATHAM Greenville Pediatrics has added a new member to their team, Rachel Moss, a nurse practitioner ...
Greenville
Mr. Fletcher to celebrate birthday Friday
It’s said that we live longer and longer every year, but it’s always a sight to see when an individual is able to make it ...
by Staff Reports.
Georgiana
Property taxes due by end of month
Property tax deadlines are looming and the days are numbered before additional fees are assessed. After the Butler County Revenue Office mailed out property tax ...
by Kendra Majors, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:52 am
Greenville
Locals can now buy LBWCC license plates
Locals can now purchase license plates celebrating Butler County’s own Lurleen B. Wallace Community College. The tag is $50, and $48.75 will go directly ...
by Kendra Majors, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:51 am
Greenville
Greenville Christmas parade is Tuesday
BY ANDREW EDWARDS The annual Greenville Christmas Day parade is set for next Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m. The event will go from the ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:51 am
Greenville
Local girl leading toy drive campaign
Earlier this fall, Emmy Coghlan led “The Love We Share” campaign to provide toiletry items, blankets and other needed items for the Family Sunshine Center ...
by Angie Long, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:50 am
Luverne Journal
Adult daycare seeks donations to continue food program during pandemic
The local adult daycare is in need of donations to help continue its food delivery programs for program participants. Kim Stallings, director of the non-profit, ...
by Kendra Majors, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:46 am
News
Lowndes County woman killed in crash
A single-vehicle crash at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1st, has claimed the life of Lowndes County woman. Kristen Sexton, 47, of Fort Deposit, ...
by Kendra Majors, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:34 am
Luverne
Linden ends Brantley’s season Friday night
BY ANDREW EDWARDS The Brantley Bulldogs had an incredible year, tallying a 13-2 record and making it the semi-finals of the 1A playoffs. But they ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:17 am
Greenville
Precautions urged during Thanksgiving as COVID cases soar
COVID-19 cases are inching back up. Butler County has had 82 positive cases in the last 14 days and 319 tested. Statewide, nearly 30,000 cases ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:32 pm
News
‘Jingle’ 5k set for Dec. 12
Some festive folks raising funds for a worthy cause will be walking and running their way through the Camellia City on December 12. The Fellowship ...
by Angie Long, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:31 pm
News
Sheriff’s office adds new K9 officer
BY ANDREW EDWARDS There’s going to be one more officer, added to the Butler County K-9 unit – Soni. Soni is a German Shepherd who ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:26 pm
Greenville
BREAKING: Greenville Fire Department on scene at Hickory Street fire
Greenville firefighters battled a blaze at a residence in Greenville Friday morning managing to stop the fire from spreading to nearby homes. The Greenville Fire ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, November 20, 2020 11:34 am
Greenville
Greenville Christmas parade set for Dec. 8
BY DAAIYAH LATHAM Save the date: Tuesday, Dec. 8 for the annual Christmas Parade downtown Greenville at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “It’s a ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:00 am
Greenville
{GALLERY} Commissioners sworn in
Earlier this week, some members of the Butler County Commission were sworn-in. Now the commission includes: Joey Peavy (District 1), Jesse McWilliams (District 2), Rebecca Butts (District 3), ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 13, 2020 12:15 pm
News
Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving amid Pandemic
Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA Travel, ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, November 13, 2020 12:06 pm
Luverne
Fugitives from justices caught in Crenshaw
Crenshaw County deputies arrested two Tennessee residents who were fugitives from justice. Sheriff Terry Mears said that on Nov. 6, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Deputy ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:25 pm
Luverne
COUNCIL TAKES OFFICE
The Luverne City Council took office last week. Shown are councilmember Kip Smith, councilmember Ed Billings Jr., Mayor Ed Beasley, councilmember Kathy Smyth and councilmember ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:24 pm
Luverne
Chamber taking Christmas parade entries now
The countdown is on to the Christmas holidays. The Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce announced this week that the annual Christmas parade will be held ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:23 pm
Luverne Journal
Governor lifts occupancy limits in stores, restaurants; masks must still be worn
Alabamians still must wear a mask, but Gov. Kay Ivey did lift occupancy limits in stores and other places late last week. Ivey said during ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:22 pm
Greenville
LBW COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIGNS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH UWA
The University of West Alabama is giving Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC) students extra incentives to become UWA Tigers upon completion of their associate ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:44 am
Greenville
Chancellor Baker Appoints Dr. Brock Kelley as President at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Tuesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Brock Kelley as President of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBW). ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:42 am
Greenville
Greenville baseball to hold cornhole tourney
BY ANDREW EDWARDS andrew.edwards@greenvilleadvocate.com The Greenville Tigers baseball team will be putting on their first-ever “Perfect Pitch Cornhole Tournament” on Nov. 22 at 2 ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 9, 2020 5:09 pm
Greenville
Mask order still in place, other changes
Alabamians still must wear a mask, but Gov. Kay Ivey did lift occupancy limits in stores and other places on Thursday. Ivey said during a ...
by Kendra Majors, Monday, November 9, 2020 5:07 pm
Greenville
Despite tough year, job market, jobless numbers improving steadily in county
BY ANDREW EDWARDS andrew.edwards@greenvilleadvocate.com It has been tough for many families across the state of Alabama since the COVID-19 crisis began in March. With the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 9, 2020 5:06 pm
Georgiana
Locals turnout for Veterans parade
BY ANDREW EDWARDS andrew.edwards@greenvilleadvocate.com Citizens of Georgiana and the surrounding areas came together on Saturday morning to pay an early tribute to United States veterans. ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 9, 2020 5:04 pm
Greenville
Groups clear $74K in medical debt locally
BY ANDREW EDWARDS andrew.edwards@greenvilleadvocate.com A coalition of Montgomery faith communities cleared more than $3.4 million in medical debt last month for more than 3,100 families, ...