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Remains of two found in burnt car
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) found a burned 4-door Mercedes with remains of two people on Wednesday, June 2, in southwest Butler County. According to Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond, his office received a phone call in reference to a possibly stolen vehicle which had been burnt…
Read MoreFresh off the street
Thursday morning, May 24, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office made a traffic stop and wound up with a payload of assorted drugs and currency. Sheriff Danny Bond said, “This is what happens when agencies work together and now our streets will not see these drugs.” Among the drugs confiscated were marijuana in varying package sizes,…
Read MoreALDOR Offers Updated Guidance on Income Tax Filing Extension
Due date for filing and payment of 2020 individual income taxes extended to May 17 MONTGOMERY, April 15, 2021 – Today, Governor Kay Ivey signed SB352, which automatically extends due dates for income tax and Financial Institution Excise Tax payments originally due between April 15 and June 30 if the corresponding federal payment has been…
Read MoreCOVID-19 temporarily closes McKenzie School
PRESS RELEASE Butler County School System’s McKenzie School Closed to Students until February 15, 2021 McKenzie School’s buildings will be closed to students February 8 through February 12, 2021 due to an increased level of COVID-19 exposures within the school. During this time students will continue the learning process from their homes. Staff…
Read MoreCOVID-19 closes GMS until Feb. 15
PRESS RELEASE Butler County School System’s Greenville Middle School Closed to Students Until February 15, 2021 Greenville Middle School’s buildings will be closed to students beginning February 1 through February 12, 2021 due to an increased level of COVID-19 exposures within the school. During this time students will continue the learning process from their…
Read MoreCOVID Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic Tuesday, Feb. 2
Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama will hold a COVID Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Butler County Fairgrounds. This vaccine clinic is for individuals 75 years and older ONLY. Key points you need to know: Bring your own pen for writing and signatures. Wear a…
Read MoreWeather Alert Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 10:44AM CST by NWS Mobile
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH-CENTRAL ALABAMA, AND THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE… Drier air will filter into the region today, with very low relative humidity values generally in the 20 percent range expected. In addition, sustained westerly winds will be between 15-20 mph with wind gusts reaching…
Read MoreCOVID-19 closes Revenue Commissioner’s Office
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Revenue Commissioner Debra Crews has indicated her office will be closed from Jan. 5-14. Two employees were exposed to the virus and Crews stated she will follow COVID-19 protocol and close the office for 10 days. The office email will be monitored and payments can still be online…
Read MoreUnofficial voting results for Butler County from the Nov. 3 General Election
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Voter turnout swelled in Butler County for the Nov. 3 General Election of 2020 with just over a 65 percent turnout. Of the 14,602 registered voters, there were 9,505 ballots cast. With 23 of the 24 precincts counted there were 8,449 ballots cast at physical voting locations and…
Read MoreJAMES GANG CARNIVAL COMING SEPT. 30
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard After earlier cancelling the Butler County Fair due to coronavirus, the Greenville Kiwanis Club announced last Friday that James Gang Amusements will provide a Midway carnival at the fairground starting Wednesday, September 30. The carnival will be open every evening at 6 p.m. through Saturday, October 3. As…
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