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First responders offer Thanksgiving safety tips
Thanksgiving has arrived, which means individuals will be traveling to gather around the dinner table with their friends and families, and driving to local shopping ...
Shelby Mathis, Author at The Greenville Advocate
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Toys for Tots kicks off 2023 campaign
The Lowndes and Butler County Toys for Tots program is taking donations for the 2023 Christmas toy drive and will be accepting donations through Dec. ...
by Shelby Mathis, Monday, November 13, 2023 7:00 am
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What am I thankful for?
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, social media timelines have been flooded with posts about what everyone is most thankful for this year, and the ...
by Shelby Mathis, Friday, November 3, 2023 4:54 pm
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Thirty some odd boys
Growing up in a ‘baseball family,’ I never really had a fondness for football, so when my editor asked me to cover local football games, ...
by Shelby Mathis, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:42 am
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Details emerge in Andalusia man’s death
The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers are requesting the public’s help with providing additional information regarding the ...
by Shelby Mathis, Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:01 pm
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Ambulance stolen from Taco Bell
The Greenville Police Department made an arrest Wednesday in connection with the theft of an ambulance parked at the Greenville Taco Bell. Police Chief Justin ...
by Shelby Mathis, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:43 pm
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“Record low” unemployment rate, business owners disagree
The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) reports that the statewide unemployment rate has dropped to a “new record low.” In an Aug. 18 news release, ...
by Shelby Mathis, Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:37 am
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Reclamation Center removes barriers to change lives
Founded in 2018, the Reclamation Center of Alabama (RCA) and the RCA Foundation work to provide services and support to individuals who are looking to ...
by Shelby Mathis, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 10:52 am
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Rise and Grind cuts ribbon for new coffee shop
Community members gathered at Rise and Grind on Aug. 16 to join owner Shae Taylor for the businesses official ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the ...
by Shelby Mathis, Thursday, August 24, 2023 2:25 pm
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Greenville hosts Meet the Tigers
Students, parents, faculty, and community members gathered at Tiger Stadium on Aug. 19 for Meet the Tigers, where they were introduced to athletes from Greenville ...