Greenville PD
Arrests made in retail burglaries
The Greenville Police Department made arrests in two separate shoplifting incidents that occurred over the last couple of months at a Greenville Bypass retail store. ...
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Arrests made in retail burglaries
The Greenville Police Department made arrests in two separate shoplifting incidents that occurred over the last couple of ...
New steakhouse coming to downtown Greenville
Downtown Greenville has seen several new businesses join the community this year. During last Tuesday’s city council meeting, ...
Resurfacing on I-65 to begin Monday
A project to resurface I-65 in Butler County from the County Road 41 overpass to one mile south ...
Caregiver Summit
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Plans to Host 2nd Annual Caregiver Summit
The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Caregiver Support Program (CSP) will host the 2nd Annual Caregiver Summit on August 3, 2021 from 8am-12pm. The Caregiver Summit ...
by Staff Reports.
City Council
Greenville City Council approves the purchase of traffic data collection equipment
The Greenville City Council approved the purchase of data collection boxes for the Greenville police department. “One of our biggest complaints lately is traffic complaints, ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2:36 pm
Community News
Greenville Police certified dementia friendly
The Greenville Police Department was certified as a dementia-friendly department after a two day, two-hour training session with the South-Central Alabama Development Commission (SCADC). The ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2:34 pm
Community News
ALFA awards FDA graduate scholarship
Alfa recently awarded 100 college students a $1000 scholarship through the Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Peter McNaughton is a recent graduate of Fort Dale Academy ...
by Christy Johnson, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:59 pm
Community News
State Representative Sells donates to local schools
Representative Chris Sells continues to support the Butler County School System year after year. “I want to express how grateful we are for his past, ...
by Christy Johnson, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:55 pm
News
LBW is rebranding
LBW Community College has unveiled new academic and athletic logos. “As the college expands its services and outreach efforts. I’m proud for us to have ...
by Christy Johnson, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:53 pm
Community News
Greenville 24 Hour Fitness holds its official ribbon-cutting
Greenville 24 Hour Fitness held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 7. Greenville 24 Hour Fitness is the brainchild of owners Craig and Amber ...
by Evan Justice, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:45 pm
Community News
Georgiana mural still in need of donations
It has been over a month since Georgiana resident and master muralist Michelle Black set up a GoFundMe to raise money for one of her ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, July 12, 2021 2:06 pm
City Council
Greenville City Council approves resolution to aid students
The Greenville City Council approved a resolution that authorized an amendment to the contract between Greenville and the Butler County Commission for Economic Development. This ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, July 12, 2021 2:03 pm
Butler County Humane Society
Humane Society resumes meetings, seeks donations
The Butler County Humane Society (BCHS) will return to in-person meetings for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place in 2020. The ...
by Angie Long, Saturday, July 10, 2021 5:08 pm
BancorpSouth
Greenville man sentenced for robbing banks
The acting U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced on Tuesday the sentencing of two men for their participation in robbing two Lowndes County banks. Hunter ...
by Christy Johnson, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 11:56 am
Bell Powell to wed
Bell, Powell to wed August 7
Mr. and Mrs. John Dee Bell of Rose Hill, Alabama announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Meredith Grace Bell to Lance Henderson ...
by Christy Johnson, Friday, July 2, 2021 4:44 pm
News
Five generations of a local family recently celebrated their matriarch’s 100th birthday together.
On June 23, centenarian Erin Kennedy Lansdon was joined by her family to mark this milestone occasion. Pictured, back row: Zac Smith, Logan Bryan (great ...
by Angie Long, Friday, July 2, 2021 12:38 pm
Community News
Fire destroys the home of Mobile Road residents
Local fire personal recently responded to the call of a house fire on Mobile Road last Wednesday. According to the Butler County Sheriff’s office, the ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 2:58 pm
City Council
Greenville City Council adds Juneteenth to federal holidays list
The Greenville City Council approved a resolution authoring Juneteenth to the city policy and procedure manual. This resolution would allow the city to expand its ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 2:35 pm
Community News
Camellia Girl and Chamber Page Program participants recognized
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce recently released a list of the applicants for the Camellia Girl and Chamber Page Program. According to the Chamber, ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, June 28, 2021 3:07 pm
News
Missing man found in Butler County
The Pike County Sheriff’s office recently announced that missing person Christopher Martin Duran was located in Butler County. On the evening of Thursday, June 17, ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, June 28, 2021 2:51 pm
Class of 2021
Butler County residents among Huntington Graduates
More than 185 traditional day graduates of the Huntingdon Class of 2021 collected their diplomas during the May 29 graduation ceremony. Of the 185 graduates, ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, June 28, 2021 11:46 am
News
Amateur Radio “Field Day” June 26 and 27 Demonstrates Science Skill, and Service
Members of the Jim Bell Wireless Association will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 27-28 at 2828 Sand Cut Road ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:30 pm
Community Events
Georgiana basketball summer camp was a slam dunk
Georgiana high school held its three-day summer youth basketball camp earlier this month. The camp was held from June 7 thru June 9 in the ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 11:55 am
I-65 crash
I-65 crash claims the lives of 9 children, 1 adult
A multi-vehicle accident occurred Saturday, June 19, around 2:30 p.m. at the 138 mile marker in Butler County has claimed the lives of nine children ...
by Christy Johnson, Sunday, June 20, 2021 10:46 am
I-65 crash
ALEA asking for video or pictures of I-65 crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is asking anyone with video or photos of the crash that occurred on I-65 Saturday. June 19 in Butler ...
by Christy Johnson, Saturday, June 19, 2021 9:18 pm
Greenville closing
City of Greenville public offices closed Monday
The City of Greenville public offices will be closed on Monday, June 21, due to President Biden and Governor Ivey declaring June 19 a federal ...
by Christy Johnson, Saturday, June 19, 2021 9:05 am
Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Claudette Update from NWS
Flood Watch National Weather Service Mobile AL 714 AM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021 Choctaw-Washington-Clarke-Wilcox-Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Crenshaw- Escambia-Covington-Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central- Baldwin Central-Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Inland- ...
by Christy Johnson, Saturday, June 19, 2021 8:43 am
Drivers license office
Drivers License Offices will be closed June 18
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced that all driver license offices across the state will be closed Friday June 18 in observance of ...