Greenville
Fort Dale Academy closing tomorrow until April 6
After announcing Saturday afternoon that school would close for two and a half weeks following classes on Wednesday, March 18, Fort Dale Academy officials announced ...
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UPDATED: Greenville shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 behind bars
UPDATED: Monday, March 20, 11:32 a.m. According to Greenville Police Department Chief Justin Lovvorn, Antuwan Thompson, the third ...
Gov. orders ‘non-essential’ businesses closed until April 17
Following the March 26 announcement that all Alabama public school buildings would close for the remainder of the ...
Crenshaw Community Hospital reports first county COVID-19 case
The Crenshaw Community Hospital released a statement regarding the first positive COVID-19 case in Crenshaw County on March ...
2 Greenville men jailed: Duo charged in 2 bank robberies
Two Greenville men wanted in connection with a pair of bank robberies in Lowndes County were arrested last ...
Georgiana
Gov. Ivey announces public schools to close for remainder of year, pursue ‘alternate’ education methods
Gov. Kay Ivey joined with Superintendent Eric Mackey and state health officer Scott Harris to announce stricter measures in the fight against COVID-19. Ivey began ...
by Matt Hutcheson.
Greenville
Greenville shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 jailed, third suspect at large
A Sunday afternoon shooting has left a Greenville man dead, two suspects in behind bars and police searching for a third man considered “armed and ...
by Mark Rogers, Monday, March 30, 2020 8:56 am
Greenville
One injured in Greenville gas station shooting
One person was injured and several others are in custody following a shooting in Greenville Sunday afternoon. Greenville Police Department Chief Justin Lovvorn said officers ...
by Mark Rogers, Sunday, March 29, 2020 7:43 pm
News
Advocate office closed to customers due to COVID-19
The Greenville Advocate announced it is temporarily closing its office Monday in response to guidelines issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health and the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 23, 2020 12:05 pm
Luverne
Journal office temporarily closed due to COVID-19
The Luverne Journal announced it is temporarily closing its office Monday in response to guidelines issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health and the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, March 23, 2020 12:05 pm
Greenville
Coronavirus forces banking changes, ATM use encouraged
Financial institutions are also altering their business operations as social distancing and limited contact are encouraged as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the state ...
by Angie Long, Saturday, March 21, 2020 3:30 pm
Greenville
Restaurants rely on takeout amid COVID-19
The potential threat of COVID-19 spreading through the community has led to a number of changes, including temporary closures, suspended church services, and cancellations and ...
by Angie Long, Saturday, March 21, 2020 1:55 pm
McKenzie
McKenzie School community COVID-19 case confirmed
As board members, school officials and attendees sat six feet apart to practice social distancing during Thursday afternoon’s meeting, Butler County School System Superintendent Joe ...
by Adam Prestridge, Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:24 pm
News
Gov. Ivey issues statewide health order, beaches closed
Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 19, 2020 2:12 pm
News
Butler County closes courthouse, offices until April 6
The Butler County Commission met Thursday morning in emergency session and voted to close county offices to the public effective at 4 p.m. on Friday, ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:22 pm
Luverne
Luverne Mayor Ed Beasley releases statement on COVID-19
The United States is facing a crisis situation. While we in Luverne have not had to deal directly with the COVID-19 Virus, we believe it ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 4:20 pm
Greenville
Mayor’s letter addresses closing of offices due to COVID-19
March 18, 2020 To the Citizens of Greenville: I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the cooperation, support and prayers from all ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 3:06 pm
Luverne Journal
Primary Runoff postponed until July 14 due to COVID-19
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday morning that the state’s Primary Runoff Election would be held on July 14, due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 10:39 am
Greenville
City offices remain open as officials monitor coronavirus
City of Greenville officials have been working to prepare for its impact as the coronavirus spreads across the nation. Mayor Dexter McLendon and other officials ...
by Mark Rogers, Monday, March 16, 2020 3:29 pm
Greenville
Fort Dale Academy announces 2 ½ week closure
Following the lead of Alabama public schools, Fort Dale Academy announced just after 2 p.m. today, Saturday, March 14, that it would also suspend classes ...
by Adam Prestridge, Saturday, March 14, 2020 2:11 pm
Georgiana
All state public schools closing for 2 1/2 weeks
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced late Friday afternoon during a press conference that all state public schools will close for two and a half weeks beginning Wednesday, March 18, when ...
by Adam Prestridge, Friday, March 13, 2020 5:27 pm
Greenville
Walmart issues response to coronavirus
Keeping you and our associates safe is a top priority, so we wanted to share the steps we’re taking in response to coronavirus. With help ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 13, 2020 5:04 pm
Georgiana
County Schools superintendent issues COVID-19 statement
In light of the rising concerns regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) I wish to inform the school community of our measures to protect our students and ...
by Adam Prestridge, Friday, March 13, 2020 4:49 pm
Greenville
County jail to suspend visitations for two weeks
Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond announced late Friday afternoon that beginning at noon tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, all visitations at the Butler County Correctional Facility ...
by Adam Prestridge, Friday, March 13, 2020 3:54 pm
Georgiana
County schools announce COVID-19 procedures
Butler County School System Superintendent Joe Eiland announced earlier today that schools in the district will close early next Friday in an effort to disinfect ...
by Adam Prestridge, Friday, March 13, 2020 12:43 pm
News
‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ to take stage
The young performers of W.O. Parmer and Greenville Elementary will be taking audiences “under the sea” this weekend with their production of “The Little Mermaid ...
by Angie Long, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 10:30 am
Georgiana
County voters cast Primary ballots
Butler County voters took to the polls last Tuesday, along with the rest of the state and a sizable portion of the nation to help ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 8:00 am
Greenville
Chamber Banquet draws large crowd
Business and professional leaders from across the community gathered at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center on Lurleen B. Wallace Community College’s Greenville campus last Thursday ...
by Angie Long, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 5:00 pm
Luverne
Luverne Police Dept. works with DEA for arrests
The Luverne Police Department assisted the Drug Enforcement Agency with several arrests on Thursday, according to LPD assistant chief Cpt. Mason Adcock. On Thursday, March ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 5, 2020 5:07 pm
Luverne
Brantley FFA holds “Farm Day” event
Brantley High School’s FFA ended FFA week last Friday, Feb. 28, with their annual “Farm Day.” Agri-science teacher and school FFA director Mark Andrews led ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 4:34 pm
Luverne
Brantley Mayor Bernie Sullivan named Crenshaw Citizen of Year
Each year, the Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce honors, based on nominations and votes from members, a “Citizen of the Year.” This year, Brantley Mayor ...