Area News
Property tax auction online April 18
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Tuesday, April 18, the Butler County Revenue Commissioner’s Office will hold its tax lien auction for delinquent 2022 property tax. For the third year, this auction will be conducted online by the company Govease.com. To view properties on the delinquent list, you can visit the county website,…
Read MoreHealth alert on mRNA COVID-19 vaccine safety
By Florida Department of Health (Feb. 15, 2023) The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges that the health and medical field have never encountered. Although the initial response was led by a sense of urgency and crisis management, the State Surgeon General believes it is critical that as public health professionals, responses are adapted to…
Read MoreALMFF draws thousands from near and far
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard The annual Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival (ALMFF) was held on Saturday and Sunday, and it was a huge success. Although severe weather threatened attendance the entire weekend, people showed up in droves. Saturday was especially busy. “The crowd was massive this year,” said ALMFF regular performer Luisa…
Read MoreLeckie Scholarship now open
The “Miss Elizabeth” D. Leckie Scholarship is given annually to deserving Butler County students in hopes they will see the advantage of returning to Butler County to live and work after they complete their education. The scholarship is open to students (former or current) of the Butler County School System, Fort Dale Academy or an…
Read MoreP-EBT Benefits coming to 530K kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) recently announced plans to issue Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to an estimated 530,000 children who receive free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program. Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept…
Read MoreFDA HOLDS ANNUAL PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Regina Parker’s and Michaela Gardner’s fourth grade classes at Fort Dale Academy presented their annual Patriotic Program on March 15. The program opened with the presentation of the colors, a welcome from Uncle Sam, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem. The colorfully costumed students then entertained…
Read MoreMarch is Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed March 2023 ‘Prescribed Fire Awareness’ Month in the state of Alabama. A coalition of state, federal, and private organizations under the umbrella of the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council requested the proclamation to raise awareness of the essential role that fire plays in both the stewardship of our natural resources and…
Read MoreBoating license courses available
MONTGOMERY – Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season. Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are set to launch Boating Basics/License Courses beginning March 11, with added courses in both southern and central portions of the state. Although the…
Read MoreFort Deposit man dies in car crash
ALEA Press Release TROY POST – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday, March 11, has claimed the life of a Fort Deposit man. Theron L. Marsh, 45, was fatally injured when the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, in which he was a passenger, left the roadway and overturned. Marsh was not using…
Read MoreGreenville’s newest mural
The City of Greenville newest mural was completed last week. It was organized by the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and located on the Greenville Hardware building. Muralist, Michelle Black, with A Color Affair, designed the layout. GACOC executive director, Tracy Salter, said the Chamber is thrilled to be able to help facilitate such beautiful…
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