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G’ana among state’s poorest
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the poverty level in the United States has declined, but it continues to be an issue. “The official poverty rate in 2016 was 12.7 percent, down 0.8 percentage points from 13.5 percent in 2015,” states the census.gov website. “This is…
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Montgomery lands the F-35
Montgomery Lands the F-35, Roby Congratulates 187th Fighter Wing U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-Ala.) confirmed that the Alabama National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing has been selected for the Air Force’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter mission. Roby, who has helped lead the effort to land the coveted mission, congratulated the 187th Fighter Wing and the…
Read MoreGreenville Chevrolet getting a facelift
BY BRUCE BRANUM The GreenvilleStandard Greenville Chevrolet, formerly Greenville Motor Company, announced plans at the Dec. 18 Greenville City Council meeting to spend approximately $778,000 in renovations to the building and parking lot. Charles Haigler, Greenville Chevrolet Principal, said of Greenville Chevrolet, “Our Company was formed by my grandfather, Charlie Haigler, Sr., in 1928 as…
Read MoreBetterton found safe in Florida
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Cecil Betterton, a Georgiana native, was pronounced missing on Sunday, Dec. 17 by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. He was found on Tuesday, Dec. 19 near the Conecuh National Forest in Florida by a game warden. Betterton was described by ALEA as…
Read MoreSAFE HARBOR:THE LORD WILL PROVIDE
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Tears flowed and then big smiles as Kathy Smyth, Safe Harbor director, received $11,000 worth of donations from Charles Thomas, The Sheriff’s Posse of Butler County Alabama president, this past Thursday, which included $400 in bicycles from Walmart. After receiving the gift, Smyth said while wiping her tears,…
Read MoreSmokes swiped in DG burglary
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Dollar General store on Short Street in Greenville was burglarized on Thursday, Dec. 14 according to Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn. Items taken were approximately one-hundred dollars worth of cigarettes. The burglary occurred just before 1 a.m. and officers were dispatched to the scene. When the police…
Read MoreHwashin to add 100 jobs
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Greenville City Council on Dec. 11, 2017, Hwashin America Corporation announced their expansion plans for their Greenville facility. During the next six months Hwashin will invest in excess of $23 million and create 100 new jobs. Hwashin located in Greenville in 2003. They are a tier one supplier…
Read MoreBetterton missing; last seen in G’ana
As reported by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency The Butler County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Cecil Betterton. Mr. Betterton is an 89 year old white male and may be suffering from a condition that may impair his judgement. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and pants…
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