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Celebrating Moms Sweepstakes 2024
Mothers are considered our first, best and forever friends. Help us celebrate mothers by nominating your mom for ...
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TRASHIN’ the County recycling event happening Saturday
The Alabama Cooperative Extension – Butler County Office, in partnership with Greenville resident James Little, has announced details ...
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Fairytale party enchants children at Beeland Park
On Mar. 2, the Beeland Park Community Center was transformed into a magical realm as the Greenville Area ...
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Georgiana man dies in traffic crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported Sunday afternoon a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4 a.m. ...
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Incumbents prevail despite low Super Tuesday turnout
Just over one fourth (26.53%) of Butler County voters turned out of the March 5 Primary. Despite the ...
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Butler County children realize fruit of reading efforts
Butler County Schools report that 96% of 3rd graders scored at or above grade level on the ACAP ...
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Rebels tag state clay shooting championship
The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) hosted the 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Tournament Friday morning at the Lower ...
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Blackmon named to Jax State dean’s list
Joseph Jackson Blackmon of Greenville has been named to the Jacksonville State University dean’s list for his outstanding ...
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This week in history: 1961
Delving into the archives of The Greenville Advocate from this week in 1961 reveals a tapestry of local ...
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According to what we have done
Reading was always my very favorite activity when I was growing up. I remember one particular event which ...
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Pentecost Sunday – The Easter work begins
This coming weekend is Pentecost Sunday! On this day we celebrate the birth of the Church by the ...
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Dressing in our Sunday best
It was a church conflict in my early days over something that’s a “back burner” issue now. ...
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Soon to Bloom event held at LBW
The Soon to Bloom project was unveiled at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center on the Campus of Lurleen ...
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Kimberly Matthews: A legacy of kindness
In a posthumous celebration of her life, this week’s Greenville Advocate hero of the week is Kimberly Matthews. ...
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King looking for his kingdom
King, a 6-month-old mixed breed, is at the Greenville Animal Shelter looking for his forever home. Surrendered by ...
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Camellia Society hosts garden party, membership drive
The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) hosted a Garden Party during its May meeting at the Beeland Park Complex ...
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Sheriff’s office unveils prescription drug box
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Butler County Sheriff’s office ...
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Hudson remembered for lifetime of service
Eugene R. Hudson, a pillar of the Greenville community, was remembered for his lifetime of service and influence ...
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Greenville native earns prestigious career certification
Georgiana resident Brandi Mosley, chief school finance officer (CSFO) at Pike County Board of Education, recently earned the ...
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Butler County artists celebrate contest wins
Butler County winners of The Greenville Advocate 2024 Easter Coloring Contest received a party on May 8 for ...
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Recovery efforts underway after severe weather
Recovery efforts are in full swing in Butler County after a line of severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc Friday, ...
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Butler County Arrests May 5-11
May 5 * Tiffany Delois, 39 – Driving under the influence (alcohol), possession of marijuana second, possession of ...
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Football Jamboree The Greenville High School Stadium will host a Football Jamboree for all Butler County Schools ...
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Families encouraged to get outside during cicada emergence
by Katie Nichols Special to The Greenville Advocate Generations of children living in the Southeast have long ...
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Holiday Inn Express awarded for excellence
In March, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the 2023 Performance Awards winners in one or more of the ...