Lanell Downs Smith, Author at The Greenville Advocate

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Board denies Kevin Seal parole

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles recently denied the parole petition of an inmate serving time for burglary in Butler County. On April 16, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:00 am

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Kiwanians recognize Greenville’s Terrific Kids

On April 2, the Greenville Kiwanis Club awarded 42 students at Greenville Elementary School with the honor of Terrific Kid for the months of January, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 am

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Cannabis Commission issues statement regarding Montgomery court’s order

In an order issued Monday, April 21, a Montgomery Circuit Court Judge has paused medical cannabis licensing, again. Judge James Anderson ruled Monday afternoon the ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:01 pm

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Greenville artist Mary Croley: A Calico Fort Favorite

Greenville artist Mary Croley discovered a love for creating beautiful artwork early in life. At 82, after a long career teaching math, Croley savors what ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, April 11, 2025 8:54 pm

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Calico Fort Fair returns for 53rd year

The 53rd Annual Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair returns to Fort Deposit April 12 – 13. And, as usual, the event — packed with ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, April 11, 2025 8:52 pm

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Obituary- Kenneth Earl Hall

Kenneth Earl Hall, 78, a resident of Greenville, passed peacefully in his sleep March 26 from a Montgomery 21-day health rehab facility. Kenny had several ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, April 7, 2025 3:32 pm

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Obituary – Evelyn Elizabeth Steele

Evelyn Elizabeth Steele, a resident of McKenzie passed away on Friday, April 4, at the age of 86. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, April 7, 2025 11:26 am

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Limited storm severity expected Monday

The National Weather Service in Mobile forecast for Monday projected no significant changes for storms entering the area. A cluster of storms consolidating into a ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, March 31, 2025 9:08 am

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Enhanced storm risk issued for Monday

The National Weather Service in Mobile issued a weather update at 5 p.m. Sunday ahead of a storm system expected for Monday. An enhanced risk ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, March 30, 2025 6:25 pm

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Thomas earns honors at Lawson State

Lawson State Community College has announced that a Greenville native was named to its Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Nyeashia Thomas, a graduate ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:00 pm

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