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Faith

Kindness never returns empty

Recently one of our reporters covered the intentional efforts of a local pastor, a man who walks through the community around his church while praying ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, September 10, 2023 2:37 pm

Obituaries

Obituary: Ada Claire Hobbie Cheatham Solomons

Ada Claire Hobbie Cheatham Solomons Ada Claire Hobbie Cheatham Solomons, 99, died Aug. 17, at Crowne Healthcare in Greenville after years of declining health.  Graveside ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:31 pm

Community News

Butler Community Calendar Sept. 8-13

Check out these happenings coming up in Butler County. City Fest Celebrate Greenville at the Camellia City Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:24 pm

Arrests

Butler County arrests Aug. 28-Sept. 3

The following arrests were made in Butler County last week. August 28 * Michelle Barb, 57 – harassment (harassment/intimidation) * Lekendale DeWayne Cook, 31 – ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:06 pm

column

Your opinions matter but keep it clean

An Editorial Opinion of The Greenville Advocate Humans are unique among all living beings and different from one another in many ways. One way people ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 1:10 pm

column

Alabama summer no match for football

An Editorial Opinion of The Luverne Journal School is back in session and teams are returning to the field for their 2023 football season. And, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, September 3, 2023 1:19 pm

News

Charles Sexton denied parole

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole to Charles Ray Sexton, Jr. on Aug. 22. The board denied Sexton’s request with no reset ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, September 3, 2023 1:13 pm

Community News

Butler students dine with USA President

University of South Alabama President Jo Bonner and his wife, Janee, hosted a special cookout dinner for students from Greenville High School and Fort Dale ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, September 1, 2023 1:06 pm

News

Jessica Bush parole hearing continued

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles continued a parole petition from Jessica Ann Bush on Aug. 16, rescheduling the hearing for later this year. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 4:43 pm

column

We are not the only ones

Recently, a well-trusted friend and law enforcement officer talked with me about the seriousness of local crime. As I listened, he described something I had ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, August 28, 2023 10:56 am

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