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COVID-19 death toll up to 18 in county
COVID-19 continues to ravage Butler County and, in particular, a local nursing home. Crowne Health Care spokeswoman Frances Coleman said late last week that 14 ...
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3 killed in area crashes; ALEA releases Memorial Day statistics
A Butler County man died Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy. 31, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Troopers. The crash occurred ...
by Mark Rogers, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 8:08 am
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City of Greenville to begin reopening process
Employees of the City of Greenville will begin working next week to reopen city offices to the public the following week. Mayor Dexter McLendon said ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 22, 2020 11:48 am
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Courthouse, county offices remain closed until at least June 9
The Butler County Commission voted Friday morning to keep county offices and the Butler County Courthouse closed to the public until their June 9 meeting, ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 22, 2020 10:19 am
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Taking the next steps: Gov. Ivey updates Safer-at-Home order
Sports and entertainment venues will be part of the next phase of Alabama’s reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey released ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:02 pm
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County hires new EMA director: Vigor begins June 1
A veteran law enforcement officer with a background in firefighting, EMS and amateur radio is set to take the helm of the Butler County Emergency ...
by Mark Rogers, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 5:30 pm
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Butler County Courthouse will not reopen Monday
After voting Tuesday to reopen the Butler County Courthouse and other county offices on Monday, May 18, the Butler County Commission met Friday morning in ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 15, 2020 12:24 pm
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City facilities to remain closed indefinitely
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Butler County, Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon said city offices and facilities are not yet opening to the public. ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:30 am
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Jail escapee captured in Montgomery
An inmate who escaped the custody of the Butler County Correctional Facility last week is back behind bars. Jerome Sharp, 32, was taken into custody ...
by Mark Rogers, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:15 pm
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Alabama begins to open for business
Restrictions on businesses and government offices announced by Gov. Kay Ivey Friday morning will begin the process of opening Alabama for business. Ivey held a ...