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HORROR , Couple accused of child abuse, sexual torture
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD A Butler County couple has been arrested and accused of beating and torturing two family members. The family members were brother and sister. Last Monday night, deputies were called to a home in the Greenmore community in reference to a medical emergency. When officers arrived, they found two children severely…
Read MoreMcKenzie VFD making a difference in town
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Some people run away from danger while others run to it, but most who meet danger head-on are not thrill seekers in search of an adrenaline rush. They are first responders, such as police officers, EMTs, nurses, doctors and firefighters. Every day first responders put their lives on the line…
Read MoreMrs. Claus comes to town
A new community leader
JEANNE K. CALLEN/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Tim Warrick, a 17 year veteran of the Greenville Fire Department (GFD) was appointed interim Fire Chief in November after Fire Chief Chad Phillips announced his retirement. Warrick has risen in rank through the GFD since being hired in 1999 as a firefighter/paramedic, to Sergeant in 2005, Lieutenant in 2012,…
Read MoreAssistance available to firefighters
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The recent drought-like conditions covering the state of Alabama resulted in many wildfires that had to be extinguished through the actions and monies of local volunteer fire departments (VFD). In an effort to alleviate the costs incurred during their service, some VFDs may benefit from a newly organized grant. On…
Read MoreHarley’s Angels prepping for events
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Although Relay for Life is not until May 12, the Harley’s Angels team is already working hard to organize several events for 2017 that will benefit the American Cancer Society through the Relay for Life program. April Langford and Sherry Henson are coordinating activities for the team. Langford shared information…
Read MoreSuspect sought in burglary
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Greenville Police Department is looking for a burglary suspect and need the public’s help. Timothy Keith Clark, 27, of Montgomery, is wanted by the Greenville Police Department for third-degree Burglary and first-degree Theft of Property. According to Lt. Joseph Disney, on Nov. 28 sometime between 10 a.m. and 1…
Read MoreThomas accused of trafficking
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Brendan LaPaul Thomas was arrested for drug trafficking at a residence on Lake Greenville Road, Friday. According to Butler County Sherriff Kenny Harden, the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force went to the residence to serve Thomas warrants for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Once at the residence officers found 67…
Read MoreChristmas in Tennessee
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD As many know, last week, fire raged through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The fire which is still under investigation has killed 14 confirmed people and injured at least 80. 1,413 structures and at least 17,860 acres have been destroyed. Christmas is right around the corner and that means children in Sevier…
Read MoreRemembering Pearl Harbor: 75th anniversary
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” Those words were spoken by then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt the day after Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, which was not yet a…
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