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Star Wars Day Returns Saturday, Aug. 12

It has become an annual end-of-the-summer celebration: Star Wars Day returns to the Greenville-Butler County Public Library! This year marks the 9th time the library ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, August 7, 2023 11:38 am

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Historical Society hosts Cahaba Prison, Sultana Disaster presentation

The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society welcomed member Mollie Waters as speaker on July 30. Waters gave an informative and detailed presentation about Cahaba ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, August 6, 2023 11:34 am

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Camellia Collision celebrates anniversary with Back to School Bash

Camellia Collision celebrated its five-year anniversary on Saturday at its Greenville Bypass location with a back-to-school event for the community. Free backpacks full of school ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, August 6, 2023 10:27 am

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Open conversations – Removing barriers to community

An Editorial Opinion of The Greenville Advocate ecently, a community member shared her story of a painful experience, one she encountered in a local church ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, August 6, 2023 10:15 am

Faith

Follow The Money

By Michael J. Brooks It’s said that no one enters ministry for financial gain, but several recent accounts take issue with this. Let me hasten ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, August 5, 2023 11:22 am

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When all is lost, go to the Rock

By R.A. Tea Mathews Jacob was having a bad day. In fact, it was probably the worst time of his life. He found himself standing ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, August 5, 2023 11:20 am

Community News

36th annual Rodeo underway

The Crenshaw County Volunteer Fire Association invites you to come out for the 36th annual Rodeo at the Tom Harbin Center in Luverne. Gates open ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, August 4, 2023 10:06 pm

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ALEA warns of deadly “Tranq,” Fentanyl mix

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Senior Trooper Charles May fell ill on May 3 after exposure to fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a powerful sedative also ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 3:44 pm

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Dixie Debs capture World Series Runners-up

The Alabama Dixie Debs All Stars captured the runners-up title Monday, bringing home the team trophy, medals, and individual player trophies from the Dixie Softball ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 10:22 am

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Community events create opportunities to support schools, families

August is fast approaching and brings with it the season when school staff, faculty, and families prepare for a return to the classroom. And, while ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 10:42 am

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