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Jobless rate rises statewide
Butler County’s unemployment rate spiked in June, according to figures released Friday by the Alabama Department of Labor. Butler County’s June jobless rate was 7.8 ...
Andy Brown, Author at The Greenville Advocate - Page 3 of 191
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Shoney’s offering free meal to officers
It’s not a job Eric Ashford envies. Ashford, the owner of Greenville’s Shoney’s, said he can’t image the stress that comes along with serving in ...
by Andy Brown, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:55 am
News
Mayor, councilmen face no opposition
With just one candidate in each race, the municipal election season in the Camellia City is over. At the end of qualifying on Tuesday, there ...
by Andy Brown, Thursday, July 21, 2016 9:03 am
Opinion
Division is exhausting
We may live in the United States, but we are far from a united nation. For proof you need only switch on the evening news. ...
by Andy Brown, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:51 pm
News
Stinson wins annual cook-off
The 10th annual Heritage Cook-Off was held Saturday at Walnut Street Church of Christ, and while Wanda Stinson took home top honors, the real winners ...
by Andy Brown, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:48 pm
News
Elementary Extravaganza set for Sunday
A new school year is a time of excitement, but for many families it can also be a source of stress.
by Andy Brown, Monday, July 18, 2016 3:12 pm
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New downtown store offers unique treasures
Darryl and Melinda Freeman enjoy hunting for dusty treasure. As the couple’s antique collection grew, so did their desire to turn their hobby into a ...
by Andy Brown, Friday, July 15, 2016 11:39 am
News
Hospital holds active shooter drill
Police teamed up with medical personnel Thursday to prepare for an active shooter scenario, which was once considered unthinkable, but has now become all too ...
by Andy Brown, Friday, July 15, 2016 11:37 am
News
Man arrested after fleeing vehicle fire
A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after leaving the scene of a vehicle fire and later attempting to break into the press box at ...
by Andy Brown, Thursday, July 14, 2016 1:36 pm
News
Unexpected turn leads Long to Greenville, FUMC
Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn.