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ALEA further limits in-person driver license services
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program is STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said,…
Read MoreWHEN YOUR OWN WE ARE THERE WITH YOU
THE GREENVILLE STANDARD As the United States faces the worst public health crisis in a generation, we want you to know we are here for you — and with you. Whatever happens, whenever it happens, your newspaper will be there for you. We’ll be there to let you know how our community is managing through this crisis —…
Read MoreHow the coronavirus spreads
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the…
Read MoreBank robbers nabbed
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Two men have been arrested for bank robberies in Hayneville and Fort Deposit which occurred on Feb. 28 and March 2 respectively. Bennie Ray Carpenter, Jr., age 42, was arrested on Friday, March 19, in Crenshaw County and Hunter Lee McPherson, age 19, was later arrested by the…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 is impacting Butler County residents
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard COVID-19 has made its way to Alabama, and it is making a huge impact in many ways. Currently, the public and private K-12 schools are closed, the community college (LBWCC) is closed, so are most of the city-run buildings, including the public library, the court house, and…
Read MoreCELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: First Lieutenant Kayla Freeman
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard Last month, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey honored First Lieutenant Kayla Freeman with the 2019 Veteran of the Year Award. Freeman became a pilot with the Alabama Army National Guard in 2018. According to an article from July 25, 2018, titled “Alabama Army National Guard welcomes first black…
Read MoreTHIS DAY IN HISTORY: Black Plague begins
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard In medieval days, science relied heavily on the stars, astrology, and pure conjecture, which is why March 20, 1345, is listed as the day the Black Plague originated. According to an article titled “Black Death is created, allegedly” on History.com, the aforementioned date is given as the…
Read MoreALEA notes online services
Need to renew or obtain a duplicate of your standard Alabama driver license, non-driver identification or STAR ID? Please consider using the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s online services at https://www.alabamainteractive.org/dl_renewal/welcome.action. The option to renew online is not only convenient, but it is a useful tool as the state works to limit potential exposure to COVID-19.…
Read MoreMerrill issues update on March 31 runoff election
Friday, March 13, 2020, This morning, Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Officer Dr. Scott Harris confirmed the first Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the State of Alabama. Secretary of State John H. Merrill is confident in the ability of the ADPH to monitor the potential spread of the virus and to treat the case(s) accordingly.…
Read MoreWilcox Pilgrimage moved to Sept. 25 – 26
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Wilcox Historical Society has rescheduled its Pilgrimage in Camden, from March 27 – 28 to Sept. 25 – 26. If you have already purchased a ticket to the Pilgrimage it will be honored in September. The entire weekend will operate as originally scheduled. James Farmer will be the Guest…
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