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Grant funds lifesaving gear for deputies

4 days ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 12:00 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 The Butler County Sheriff’s Office has enhanced its emergency response capabilities with the recent purchase of 22 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid kits, now placed in every patrol vehicle as well as in the Butler County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office and the courthouse. “When someone suffers sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts,” said Sheriff David Scruggs in a recent media release.
Butler County reestablishes emergency planning committee

5 days ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 6:00 pm Monday, June 23, 2025 State and local emergency officials gathered June 12 at Lurleen BW Community College’s Wendell Mitchell Conference Center to reestablish the Butler County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), aimed at enhancing community preparedness for chemical hazards and severe weather events.
Good Brew Coffee celebrates grand opening

5 days ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 10:00 am Monday, June 23, 2025 A large crowd gathered June 11 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Good Brew Coffee, the latest addition to Greenville’s growing business scene. Mayor Dexter McLendon, Chamber of Commerce members, local business owners and community supporters turned out in full force to welcome the new shop and show their support for owner Chapman Simmons, who also owns the popular eatery Camellia’s Pizza and Creamery.
Meals, morals and micro aggressions

6 days ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 6:00 pm Sunday, June 22, 2025 Dear Amy,My coworker brings her lunch to work in these elaborate glass containers and eats everything with reusable bamboo utensils. She constantly talks about how wasteful plastic is and how “clean” she feels now that she’s stopped microwaving her food. I’m just trying to eat my leftover spaghetti in peace without a TED Talk about microplastics. It’s getting to the point where I want to hide in my car just to eat a sandwich.
Bonner announces mayoral run

6 days ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 6:00 pm Sunday, June 22, 2025 Nina Bonner has officially announced her candidacy for mayor of Georgiana, pledging a grassroots, community-driven approach rooted in faith, collaboration and a long-standing love for her hometown. “With much prayer and encouragement from the community, I have decided to run for Mayor of Georgiana,” Bonner said.
Commission plans courthouse clock restoration

6 days ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 3:00 pm Sunday, June 22, 2025 The Butler County Commission discussed the financing of new equipment and accepted a $44,000 grant to replace the courthouse clock during its June 10 meeting. Commission Chair Joey Peavy explained the effort around making the upgrade possible.
Greenville firefighters rising ranks

1 week ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 2:00 pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 The Greenville Fire Department recognized six of its own during a promotion ceremony held June 4, honoring the hard work, commitment and continued professional development of local firefighters. Fire Chief Douglas Belletete praised the group, saying, “It’s a great accomplishment.
American Legion sponsors Boys State delegate

1 week ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 12:00 pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 Members of American Legion Post 24 in Greenville gathered for their regular monthly meeting on June 5, welcoming a special guest who described a recent leadership experience sponsored by the post. Chris Thigpen from Greenville High School, one of several Alabama students selected to attend Boys and Girls State, shared his experience with the group. “I just want to thank you all for giving me this trip,” Thigpen said.
Shirley Lorraine Gipson Obituary - The Greenville Advocate

1 week ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Lanell Smith

Published 9:11 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Gran, Shirley Gipson, who left us on June 17 at the age of 89. Surrounded by her family in her final moments, she was a woman with immense love for Jesus Christ and we take comfort knowing that while she may be absent from the body, she is present with the Lord and reunited with her husband, the late Jack Gipson.
Hope Afield asking for summer volunteers

1 week ago | greenvilleadvocate.com | Amy Lewis

Published 6:00 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Hope Afield, a local nonprofit working with at-risk youth and their families, is asking community members — especially veterans — to step forward as volunteers for its 2025 summer camp programs, with a focus on an upcoming fishing and horseback riding event on June 24. The event, which begins at 2 p.m., will take place at Blessings Farm in Butler County and includes outdoor activities followed by a spaghetti dinner.