News
Salvation Army seeks local representation
As the holiday season approaches, the Salvation Army is reaching out to Butler County citizens for support, with hopes of rallying local volunteers to assist ...
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Football
McKenzie dominates Keith in playoff opener
The McKenzie Tigers stormed through the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8, securing a decisive 50-6 victory over the Keith Bears ...
by Amy Lewis, Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:00 am
News
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 stories capture moments of local pride, community ...
by Amy Lewis, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:00 pm
News
Vietnam veteran embodies service, sacrifice, faith
Jimmy Lawson, a Greenville native, vividly recalls his experiences in the Vietnam War. Named as The Greenville Advocate Hero of the Week, Lawson described his ...
by Amy Lewis, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:30 pm
Newsletter
Sweet Sally Mae seeks family
Sally Mae, a 6-8-month-old mixed breed, is looking for her forever family. Found as a stray, this playful pup is described as being good with ...
by Amy Lewis, Monday, November 11, 2024 7:05 pm
News
Honest conversations lifeboat for drowning workers
Dear Amy, My boss keeps piling more and more work on my plate, and I’m completely overwhelmed. Every time I finish something, he just ...
by Amy Lewis, Monday, November 11, 2024 10:00 am
Newsletter
Historic homestead encourages hands-on history
Nestled in Alabama’s Black Belt, Cornwallis 1828 in the Braggs community offers a look back at early American life. Originally settled by Revolutionary War veteran ...
by Amy Lewis, Sunday, November 10, 2024 8:24 pm
News
Heart of Alabama holds community food drive
On Nov. 1, the Heart of Alabama Food Bank’s Butler County Food and Fund Drive brought together local residents and food bank advocates at Super ...
by Amy Lewis, Sunday, November 10, 2024 8:16 pm
News
City Council approves grant applications
At an Oct 28, the Greenville City Council approved several resolutions related to community development, economic growth and police funding. Among the highlights was a ...
by Amy Lewis, Sunday, November 10, 2024 9:07 am
News
Brown retires after 42 years as Southside pastor
On Oct. 17, members of Southside Baptist Church gathered to honor their longtime pastor, Brother Herbert Brown, in a retirement celebration marking his 42 years ...
by Amy Lewis, Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:53 am
SportsPlus
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Sun Belt Games Today, January 22
Wednesday’s Sun Belt college basketball schedule includes top teams in play. Among those games is the James Madison…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Wednesday, January 22
Top-25 teams will hit the court in five games on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Texas…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Wednesday, January 22
The outings on the Wednesday college basketball slate for which we have suggested picks against the spread include…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 22
There are five games on the college basketball schedule on Wednesday that feature a ranked team. That includes…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 22
The NBA’s nine-game menu today should provide some fireworks. The matchups include the Cleveland Cavaliers versus the Houston…