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NTSB releases 2021 multivehicle fatal crash report

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a report with findings related to the June 19, 2021 ...

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ALEA reminds motorists “Put Safety First, Prevent the Worst”

This Memorial Day weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) launches its “Summer of Safety Campaign,” sharing various ...

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Boone convicted for 2016 murder

A Butler County jury convicted Shantel Jalisa Boone, 34, Friday, for the 2016 murder of Charles Edward Curry. ...

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Grand Jury indicts suspects in Dadeville slaying

A Tallapoosa County Grand Jury has indicted five suspects on charges related to an April 15 Dadeville mass ...

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Butler County Farmers Market now open

By: Tiffany Albritton-Hickman Local farmers and vendors were up early Saturday morning to kick off the Butler County ...

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Unemployment declines – small businesses, poorest residents still struggle

Alabama’s unemployment rate is down, and Governor Kay Ivey says the decline is noteworthy. “When Alabama works, Alabama ...

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ALEA launches National Safe Boating Week

As temperatures rise and Alabamians visit the state’s waterways, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division ...

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Butler County remembers, recognizes law enforcement professionals

By: Tiffany Hickman   On May 18, the Greenville Police Department hosted its 24th annual Law Enforcement Memorial ...

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Wintzell’s hosts Pups on the Patio

On May 14, quite a few pet owners and their four-legged friends enjoyed Pups on the Patio at ...

Lifestyles

True Armyworms on March in Alabama

By Carnell McAlpine, Jr. Tuskegee University Extension Program Agent True armyworms are another problem that Alabama’s farmers did ...

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Lovell named GM of Greenville Newspapers, Boone Publications

David Lovell has been named General Manager of Greenville Newspapers, LLC [GNL], publishers of The Greenville Advocate, The ...

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Wayne Grant announces his retirement from Crenshaw Christian Academy

Alabama Hall of Fame Coach Wayne Grant  announced his retirement from Crenshaw Christian Academy on Friday.  Grant indicated ...

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James denied bond on robbery, assault charges

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office arrested a person Sheriff Chris West describes as “a very dangerous individual” Thursday ...

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Alabamians honor, support law enforcement

On May 15, Congressman Barry Moore published a release confirming he voted in support of H.Res. 363, to ...

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Local students awarded Alfa scholarships

 Seven Butler County students were awarded Alfa scholarships for academic excellence, recently, and attended a dinner presentation at ...

Schools

BOE receives Commission tax resolution

The Butler County Commission delivered a resolution on May 9, formalizing its commitment to grant a portion of ...

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Anti-vaping legislation introduced in Alabama Legislature

Alabama lawmakers are debating an amendment to existing law that could stop an increasingly popular alternative to cigarette ...

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State health officials launch campaign against cervical cancer

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is stepping up its battle against a serious public health problem ...

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Berrey wins Hank Williams Sr Talent Showcase

By Haley Mitchell Gowin The inaugural Hank Williams Sr. Talent Showcase was held May 6, at the historic ...

Sports

Christian Hill commits to continue education, athletics at Alabama State

By David Lovell The Greenville Advocate Greenville High School athletic standout, Christian Hill, has signed a commitment to ...