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Nicki McFerrin sworn in as new district judge
New District Judge Nicki McFerrin (far left) was sworn in by Judge Terri Bozeman-Lovell (far right), presiding Circuit Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit. The ...
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Rev. Watson Wasden retires after serving 54 years at Antioch West Baptist Church
The Rev. Watson Wasden, 90, has served Antioch West Baptist Church for more than half a century. Sunday, ...
Nicki McFerrin sworn in as new district judge
New District Judge Nicki McFerrin (far left) was sworn in by Judge Terri Bozeman-Lovell (far right), presiding Circuit ...
Greenville Police warn residents to be aware of local scam
The Greenville Police Department wants the public to be aware of a recent scam attempt that ...
Sport recognized for decade as commissioner
Commission chairman Charlie Sankey, Jr recognized Commissioner Merrill Sport at Monday’s Crenshaw County Commission meeting for a decade ...
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Rev. Watson Wasden retires after serving 54 years at Antioch West Baptist Church
The Rev. Watson Wasden, 90, has served Antioch West Baptist Church for more than half a century. Sunday, January 10, after five decades of bringing ...
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Gas prices rise 7.2 cents per gallon
Gasoline prices in Alabama have risen 7.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.16/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,348 stations ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, January 18, 2021 12:23 pm
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Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office asks for assistance in finding information on shooting on Tucker Road
The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a shooting that happened Friday night into Saturday morning on Tucker Road. Sheriff Terry Mears said ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 16, 2021 2:55 pm
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Locals asked not to call hospitals directly for COVID vaccine info
Locals are being asked not to call the hospital directly to set up appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Alabama Hospital Association said, “We have ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:44 pm
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LBW partners with 4Med
4MedPlus Corporation is pleased to announce a new online educational partnership with Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC) in South Alabama. Through this new partnership, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 5:19 pm
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Man apprehended in multiple car heists
A 25-year-old man is facing multiple charges in multiple counties after he allegedly held two victims at gunpoint, car jacked two vehicles at separate locations ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:43 pm
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Five arrested on multiple drug charges
Five people are behind bars after being arrested on multiple drug charges and chemical endangerment of a child on Thursday. Multiple suspects were arrested Thursday ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:43 pm
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Swann selected as state title holder
One of Greenville’s homegrown beauties have claimed a new crown. Dailyn Swann was named the 2021 Miss Alabama Teen USA last weekend in Auburn, crowned ...
by Angie Long, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:42 pm
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Miss Sue left lasting impression here
Sue McFerrin loved jewelry, fishing, her family and church. “Miss” Sue, as so many called her, continued a tradition of forthright honesty and hard work ...
by Tracy Salter, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:42 pm
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Folds fondly remembered by friends, co-workers
The Greenville Advocate lost one of its own with the passing of staff photographer and reporter Cecil Folds. Folds, a Greenville resident, passed away on ...
by Angie Long, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:40 pm
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McKenzie Council OKs new debris contract
The McKenzie City Council approved a debris contract with the Butler County Commission. According to the debris contract, the Butler County Commission and the McKenzie ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:39 pm
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Business license deadline extended
The Greenville City Council approved a resolution extending the deadline for purchasing business licenses without a penalty Monday night. Usually the cutoff for the deadline ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:38 pm
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Funding available through OCAP
The local OCAP chapter will be taking appointments for the LIHEAP CARES (COVID-19) funding beginning on Jan. 19, 2021. The funds for the first four ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:38 pm
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Greenville ABC store to stay open
The Greenville ABC store will not be among the 41 in the state that are currently temporarily closing due to COVID-19. With the number of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:38 pm
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New barbershop opens this week in Greenville
Barbershop options are expanding in Greenville. Lowndes County native Quincy Tolliver opened his new barber shop in downtown Greenville. Tolliver’s shop is located at 217 ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:37 pm
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Watson preaches last sermon
Rev. Watson Wasden, 90, has served Antioch West Baptist Church for more than half a century. Sunday, January 10, after five decades of bringing people ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:36 pm
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Annual MLK parade is Monday
The second annual MLK Day Parade is set for Monday in downtown Greenville. The Butler County Concerned Citizens are holding the event on Monday, Jan. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:36 pm
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Slideshow: Latest Butler County COVID-19 info
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 7, 2021 5:40 pm
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Crenshaw County Schools to do virtual learning again next week
Crenshaw County Schools will continue with virtual learning as cases in Crenshaw County continue to rise. “It was the hope and intention of Crenshaw County ...
by Kendra Majors, Thursday, January 7, 2021 4:22 pm
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Nominate for this year’s Unsung Heroes and Citizen of the Year
The Greenville Advocate, The Luverne Journal and The Lowndes Signal are gearing up for this year’s Progress edition. This year’s theme is “On the Front ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 7, 2021 4:12 pm
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Greenville native steps into new role at Great Southern Woods
Great Southern Woods Holdings, Inc. has announced Chief Marketing Officer James Riley will be stepping into the newly created position of Chief Communications Officer, effective ...
by Kendra Majors, Thursday, January 7, 2021 10:18 am
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HWASHIN RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES FOR SERVICE
Four Hwashin America Corp. employees were recognized recently for their dedication and long-time service to the company for 16 years. Kista Hinson of Hwashin said ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:36 pm
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Increasing COVID-19 numbers push schools to virtual learning after winter holiday break
Students in Butler County – both public and private – returned to school this week via virtual learning. For Butler County School students, Superintendent Joe ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:34 pm
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MLK parade set for Jan. 18
BY EVAN JUSTICE Local residents are invited to participate in the second annual MLK Day Parade The Butler County Concerned Citizens are holding their second ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:33 pm
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LBWCC to offer volleyball
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College will soon have another sport for which to offer potential students in the local area. The college announced on Tuesday ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:29 pm
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Local ministers talk reason for the season
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel.” Local ministers shared the true reason for Christmas isn’t ...