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Payne charged for Saturday slaying

The Greenville Police made an arrest Saturday night for the shooting which left one person dead and another hospitalized. Police Chief Justin Lovvorn said 18-year-old ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:50 pm

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Letters to Santa

The Greenville Advocate staff enjoys playing elf to Santa each year by helping local children send him letters. Here are the letters crafted by Butler ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:59 pm

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Greenville police interviewing Payne after Saturday shooting

Greenville police are interviewing a person of interest in a Saturday afternoon shooting which left one person dead and another hospitalized. Officers had been searching ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:49 pm

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Saturday shooting leaves one dead, another wounded, suspect at large

An afternoon shooting in Greenville Saturday ended with one person dead, another wounded and a suspect at large. Police are searching for Edward “Trai” Payne ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, December 23, 2023 7:42 pm

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Christmas lights – a holiday season treasure hunt

By Lanell Downs Smith On my first drive through Greenville and Luverne this holiday season, I was overwhelmed with the beautiful show of lights and ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, December 23, 2023 7:00 am

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Panthers, Eagles receive ASW votes

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released results from its recent poll Dec. 12, rating boys and girls varsity basketball teams across Alabama. Both varsity teams ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, December 22, 2023 9:24 pm

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Richardson named to ‘The 87’

One of Greenville’s own and a former Eagle, has been selected as a member for Troy University’s group of select students – “The 87.” Nathaniel ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:53 pm

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Being authentic, available during holidays

In December 2022 I wrote a column around what it is like for those struggling to feel joyful during the holiday season. Coverage of community ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, December 15, 2023 7:57 pm

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Obituary – Joseph Schofield

Joseph Schofield, 24, a resident of Georgiana passed away on Dec. 10. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, beginning at 1 p.m. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, December 11, 2023 2:07 pm

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Obituary – Gloria Defee Powe

Gloria Defee Powe, 60, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on Friday, Dec. 8. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14 beginning at ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, December 11, 2023 12:22 pm

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