News
Historical society promotes online talk on suffrage centennial
As with so many other organizations in the city and county, COVID-19 has impacted the Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society. After canceling their July ...
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News
Junior humane society kicks off year Sept. 12
The Junior Butler County Humane Society is gearing up to kick off their new club year soon—and it will all be done following social distancing ...
by Angie Long, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 3:58 pm
News
Stinson selected as 2021 DYW
Some of the “best of the best” of high school senior girls in Butler and Lowndes counties vied for the title of Distinguished Young Woman ...
by Angie Long, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 4:21 pm
News
Robotic pets bring smiles to Crowne residents
Imagine a loved one fighting the ravages of a dementia-related condition making a new friend—one who is furry, cuddly, friendly and responsive to your loved ...
by Angie Long, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 3:34 pm
Opinion
County, community’s past fascinating to visit
I know there are those who find history a dry and dull subject. That’s never been the case for me. I was reading copies of ...
by Angie Long, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:05 pm
News
BCSO deputy, local pastor Eric Jackson leaves behind legacy
He was a selfless man with a fabled sense of humor who never met a stranger, a law enforcement officer sworn to protect and serve, ...
by Angie Long, Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:22 am
Faith
Lifeline Church finds new home in Greenville
Seven years ago, Eric Jackson was a full-time pastor in Elmore County. Then he felt a call from above to begin a new endeavor. “God ...
by Angie Long, Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:30 pm
News
Local girl donates her hair to Wigs for Kids
A local nine-year-old girl got a summer haircut that isn’t just cool — it’s for a very good cause. “Olivia and I were talking and ...
by Angie Long, Saturday, July 18, 2020 2:00 pm
News
Miss Butler County Relay For Life set for July 18
After a delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, one of the area’s biggest fundraisers for the American Cancer Society in Butler County returns this weekend. The ...
by Angie Long, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 3:36 pm
News
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 brighter future out there than they might ...