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Montgomery doctor urges caution
A Montgomery doctor spoke about being cautious as COVID-19 cases begin to stabilize but still remain dangerous. Dr. Nina Garrett joined Sen. Doug Jones in ...
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Gov. Ivey awards $48 million to ALSDE, up to $50 million for higher education
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) to the ...
‘Celebrate America’ fireworks slated for Saturday
Though people won’t be able to socialize at Tiger Stadium as in years past, a dazzling display of ...
Eiland discusses school re-opening process
Butler County School System Superintendent Joe Eiland is busy these days trying to figure out what the return ...
Be the Vessel offers teen mentoring
Patrick Peagler wants to help young men of color in the local community discover there’s a broader and ...
News
14th Annual Butler County Heritage Cook-off: Candies
It is once again the time of year when the Butler County Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Committee hosts its annual cook-off. This is the 14th ...
by Staff Reports.
Luverne
Leanna Johnson ranked as top ten college pitcher
Brantley graduate and current Troy University student-athlete Leanna Johnson was a standout pitcher at BHS, an indispensable piece of a roster that won four state ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3:06 pm
Luverne
Farmers Market attracts varied vendors in Luverne
Despite COVID-19 and the associated masks and social distancing mandates, the Crenshaw County Farmers Market is in full swing again this year. Located each Monday ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, July 2, 2020 2:50 pm
Luverne
Brantley city council passes mask ordinance
The Town of Brantley decided in a special-called meeting Tuesday morning to pass a resolution requiring masks in the fight against COVID-19. According to city ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, July 2, 2020 2:06 pm
Greenville
Crowne Health Care of Greenville COVID-free
Crowne Health Care of Greenville has reached a significant milestone in its fight against COVID-19. After weeks of tireless efforts by staff, the facility now ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:22 pm
Greenville
The Greenville Advocate finishes runner-up in General Excellence, claims 19 AMA awards
The Greenville Advocate placed second in General Excellence among like-size newspapers throughout the state during the 2020 virtual awards program presented by the Alabama Press ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, June 27, 2020 9:00 pm
Greenville
Crash crushes courthouse iron fencing
An early morning crash Tuesday caused heavy damage to a fence that surrounds the Butler County Courthouse. Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn said a GPD ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, June 25, 2020 9:27 pm
News
Apprentice partnership formed at LBWCC
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC), along with Enterprise State Community College, has partnered with Wayne Farms in Jack, Alabama to provide ten industrial electronics/mechatronics ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:52 pm
News
Historical Society cancels July meeting
The continuing rise in COVID-19 cases has led the Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society to cancel its next planned quarterly meeting. “We have made ...
by Angie Long, Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:37 pm
News
Butler County offices offer online services
The Butler County Commission needs your help, and in doing so, you may keep your fellow citizen safe. In this difficult time, it was necessary ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:16 pm
News
Troy University freezes tuition for second year in a row
Troy University trustees voted earlier this month to freeze undergraduate and graduate tuition for the second straight year. “On behalf of the Board of ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:14 pm
News
Census counts still concerning
With billions of federal dollars and even congressional seats on the line, many Alabamians have not completed their Census 2020 forms. The numbers concern Alabama ...
by Mark Rogers, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 5:30 pm
Records
June 15-21
The following incidents were recorded by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office between June 15-21: June 15 Greenville, theft of article from an auto. June 16 Greenville, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:10 am
Arrests
June 15-21
Arrest reports The following individuals were booked into the Butler County Correctional Facility between June 15-21: June 15 Moses L. Laude, 36, Decatur, theft of ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:00 am
News
CrimeStoppers seeks information on stolen Covington County guns
The Covington County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a residential burglary/theft that occurred between March 30 and April 3 on Christi Smith Road in Andalusia. ...
by Mark Rogers, Monday, June 22, 2020 1:33 pm
Features
Wingards leave void in town
In south Alabama, there’s a small community most have never heard of called Shreve. It’s a suburb, if you want to call it that, of ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, June 21, 2020 1:23 pm
News
Bid openings for road projects, new EMA building coming up
There are several projects on tap for Butler County this summer and bid openings will be coming up to determine the costs. At last week’s ...
by Mark Rogers, Saturday, June 20, 2020 3:36 pm
News
Local Scouts experience virtual camp
The continuing pandemic has forced many traditional summer activities to go on hiatus. However, the local Boy Scouts troop did not let COVID-19 stop their ...
by Angie Long, Saturday, June 20, 2020 11:27 am
News
State denies Butler County man parole
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied a Butler County man parole last week. Jermaine Powell was denied parole on his nonviolent offenses on ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:26 pm
Greenville
Sikes named Fort Dale Academy head of school
Only days after being named the new head of school at Fort Dale Academy, David Sikes is already settling into his new role, but the ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:21 am
Greenville
County records five shootings in 10 days
When the Greenville Police Department responded to a call of a shooting last Friday night that led to a homicide investigation, it marked the fifth ...
by Mark Rogers, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:10 pm
Luverne
Sheriff warns of Crenshaw County-specific phone scam
Crenshaw County Sheriff Terry Mears is warning local citizens of what appears to be a phone scam being attempted in the area. According to Mears, ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 3:15 pm
News
LBWCC goes smoke-free, tobacco-free
As of June 1, 2020, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is smoke-free, vape-free and tobacco-free. “We are creating a healthier environment for all to live, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:43 am
Records
June 8-14
The following incidents were recorded by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office between June 8-14: June 8 Greenville, enters/remains on premises. Greenville, following too close, reckless driving. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:10 am
Arrests
June 8-14
The following individuals were booked into the Butler County Correctional Facility between June 8-14: June 8 Hunter Lane Hall, 24, Greenville, attempted murder, assault 1st. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:00 am
News
Husband is charged in wife’s killing
A shooting last week has left an area woman dead. Sheriff Danny Bond said that the Butler County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on ...