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Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urges Alabamians to heed all health and safety warnings as areas of ...
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Authorities suspect no foul play in health department fire
By Haley Mitchell Godwin An early morning fire destroyed the Butler County Health Department building on Airport Road ...
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Hero of the Week Contest Opens
In communities like those in Butler County, heroes come in all shapes and sizes, embodying various roles that ...
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Honoring Fathers Sweepstakes opens Friday
The Greenville Advocate asks for your help in honoring our fathers. We each have memories of our “superhero” ...
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Celebrating Moms Sweepstakes 2024
Mothers are considered our first, best and forever friends. Help us celebrate mothers by nominating your mom for ...
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Ask Amy: Seriously bad advice
Dear Amy, My husband and I have been married for five years, and he’s a great guy, ...
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Retain focus heading into seasonal flurries
The onset of fall and a return to classrooms always serve to herald seasonal flurries. Not the cold, ...
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Obituary- Irene P. Cumbie
Irene P. Cumbie, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, at the age of 93. ...
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes holds breakfast
The South-Central Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted its annual FCA Breakfast on Oct. 10 at Lurleen ...
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Eagles ambush Vols 21-14
By Gary Thomas The Fort Dale academy Eagles captured their first region title in 3A Region 2 Alabama ...
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Remarkable twins celebrate milestone birthday
Twenty-five years ago, The Greenville Advocate reported the birth of a special set of twins at Regional Medical ...
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Football Picks by Coach Gooch
Area teams are gearing up to face off this weekend. Here are my game picks for upcoming games. ...
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Lions Club hosts 44th annual Radio Day
The Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Radio Day, is set for Oct. 30, continuing a tradition ...
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Tigers chain up Bulldogs 58-0
By Gary Thomas The McKenzie Tigers continued their march toward a 1A Region 2 championship bid by thrashing ...
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Community calendar
Fall Banquet The Butler County Civic League will host its Annual Fall Banquet Oct. 19 beginning at 7 ...
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Harris delivers update on parks, recreation
Greenville Parks and Recreation Director Jerome Harris, III informed Monday’s Lions Club meeting attendees about upcoming and current ...
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This week in history: 2012
Headlines from the Greenville Advocate in 2012 featured the efforts of individuals making an impact in the community. ...
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Butler County Arrests Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
Sept. 30 * Dalton M Charnley, 26 – Disorderly conduct/disturbing the peace * Devonzell Xavier Griggs, 33 – ...
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Obituary – Elease Layne Brown
On Oct. 8, one of earth’s most precious angels, Elease Layne Brown, gained her heavenly wings. Elease was ...
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Allen reminds voters – Registration deadline is Oct. 21
Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before ...
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Quiet companion awaits new home
Whiskers, a two-year-old spayed cat, was recently surrendered to the Greenville Animal Shelter by her previous owner. Reserved ...
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Susan Foster: An advocate for education
Susan McFerrin Foster, a lifelong resident of Greenville, has been named this week’s Greenville Advocate Hero of the ...
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Shedding light on migraines
Migraines are debilitating neurological events that affect millions worldwide, yet remain misunderstood by many. With the right knowledge ...
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Say something, do something
There is a mantra urging individuals to report suspicious activity, “If you see something, say something.” Sometimes referred ...
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Don’t say ‘No’ to God
Studying the lives of Bible characters is a truly fascinating journey. The Bible accurately records the successes of ...