Area News
USDA issues $1.68 billion for CRP
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to agricultural producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which provides annual rental payment for land devoted to conservation purposes. “CRP is one of the many ‘tools’ that USDA offers…
Read MoreJail gets a safety sweep
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Wednesday, Oct. 14, at approximately 8 p.m., a task force comprised of law enforcement from the Butler County and Escambia County Sheriff Offices conducted “Operation Clean Sweep” at the Butler County Correctional Facility (BCCF). During the operation, the task force located illegal items and substances in the…
Read MoreSTAR ID deadline extended
One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging Alabamians to obtain their STAR ID by Oct. 1, 2020. However, in response to COVID-19, President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to extend the deadline to obtain a STAR ID to Oct. 1, 2021. This…
Read MoreHistoric Mt. Moriah Baptist Church celebrates 192 years 2020 Memorials
By Mary Alice Beatty Carmichael This week will recount the memorials honored during the virtual Homecoming. Anderson, Harry Alanson, 90, of Montgomery died June 6, 2020. He attended school in Troy and upon completion of high school, joined the Marines, serving in the Korean War. After the war was over, he returned to Troy…
Read MoreDeputy escapes brush with death
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Butler County Sheriff Deputy Tom Birtley had a close call with death this past Saturday. He was attending a wreck on U.S. Interstate 65 when he was struck by a passing vehicle. Saturday was a rainy day off and on and numerous wrecks were reported to 911. Birtley…
Read MoreServe up fire safety in the kitchen
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years is promoting this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them…
Read MoreElection mail service misleading
The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office has been made aware of another third-party organization contacting voters with outdated and inaccurate information to encourage voter registration and voter participation. The letter, which is sent by the Election Mail Service out of Austin, Texas, encourages voters to visit ALVotes.org – a site that is not associated whatsoever…
Read MoreMt. Moriah Baptist celebrates 192 years
BY MARY ALICE BEATTY CARMICHAEL Last week, couples were mentioned who owned land and deeded it to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. A brief sketch of these couples will follow. Richard “Dick” and Clarita Hagar: Richard Worrall Hagar (1900-1989) was born in Indiana and was an engineer registered in four states and the District of…
Read MoreStraight party, write-in, and absentee voting
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill wants voters to be aware about straight party and write-in procedures when they cast their vote. Voters who wish to vote straight party for all of the Democratic or Republican candidates on their ballot may do so by filling in the bubble…
Read MoreHistoric Mt. Moriah Baptist celebrates 192 years
BY MARY ALICE BEATTY CARMICHAEL Principals for this Zoom Homecoming are Don Carmichael, Jr., presiding. There will be a traditional preacher, and there will be several people speaking short devotional type thoughts. Special music will be by Jennifer Ellis of Baton Rouge, La., Amanda Carmichael of Chelsea, Gary Yeldell of Melrose, Fla., Danna Strickland…
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