DYW deadline set for June 28

DYW deadline set for June 28

Starla Jones is hoping to shine a spotlight on some of Butler County’s most talented teens. Read more

Latest news

Chamber hosting Social Security seminar Thursday

The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a free Social Security seminar Thursday. Guest speakers David Brooks and Matt Anderson of Merill Lynch Wealth ... Read more

  1. Companies vying for broadband project
  2. County approves $50,000 payment
  3. First United Methodist Church hosting Fourth of July program

The Latest

Committee will study proposed consolidation

Committee will study proposed consolidation

The Butler County Board of Education is taking another step in exploring the possibility of consolidating W.O. Parmer Elementary School and Greenville Elementary School. Read more

Coleman earns SFR certification

Mark Coleman, of RE/MAX Camellia Realty, has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource certification. Read more

Roles chosen for theater production

The stage is set and the cast has been chosen for the Greenville Community Theatre’s first upcoming production, “Crimes of the Heart.” Read more

Graduation rate below state average

Statistics released by the Alabama Department of Education Tuesday revealed that the Butler County School system’s graduation rate was well below the state average. Read more

Lowe wins turkey calling state championship

Lowe wins turkey calling state championship

It had been six years since Jared Lowe entered a turkey-calling contest. Read more

  1. Release of ‘failing schools’ list delayed  | 4 comments
  2. Butler County man convicted of rape
  3. June marks one year anniversary of triple murder
  4. Longtime chief stepping down
  5. Greenville man charged in hit and run
  6. Burglars caught with beer, cigarettes
  7. Argument between brothers leads to attempted murder charge
  8. Retired educators award scholarships
  9. Teen’s ‘bucket list’ gets shorter
  10. BCCED aiming to attract film, TV productions
  11. Local Civitan receives international award
  12. GMS to be showcased at conference
  13. Brantley tabbed for Hall of Fame
  14. YMCA camp keeps kids active
  15. Rodeo raises funds for BCSO
  16. McKenzie’s Brown named assistant principal
  17. Hank Williams Festival draws large crowd
  18. Cabrera tabbed as Employee of the Year
  19. Thompson named ACA Fellow
  20. BOE to seek input regarding consolidation
  21. City approves sales tax holiday
  22. Food Service Program starts Monday
  23. Georgiana’s Cooke named LPN of the Year
  24. Donut shop specializes in choices

Sports

Adams takes first in late model race

Randy Adams raced his way to a first-place finish in the late model division at Butler County Motorsports Park on June 8. Brandon Hood and ... Read more

  1. GHS assistant to be named McKenzie head coach  | 1 comment
  2. Mantooth continues tradition
  3. Camp aims to teach love of game

Feature

McNeil, Keith set to exchange vows June 29

McNeil, Keith set to exchange vows June 29

Mr. and Mrs. Danny McNeil of Greenville, Ala., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Lauren McNeil, to Charles Adam Keith, son ... Read more

Special Section

Editorials

Beautiful beaches can pose risks

For many Butler County residents, summer often means fun in the sun on their favorite beach. Panama City Beach, Destin, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach ... Read more

Columns & Opinions

Man of Steel offers plenty of appeal for summer moviegoers

Much like the iconic emblem that adorns the chest of the last son of Krypton, “Man ... Read more

Letters to the Editor

Community shows support following tragedy

Dear Editor, On April 2 we lost our house and most of our belongings in a fire. Although this was a huge and devastating loss, ... Read more

Community Columnists

Father’s Day offers chance to forgive

Bob Richards, the former pole-vault champion, shares a moving story about a skinny young boy who ... Read more

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