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Stokes arrested for felonies
SUBMITTED David Harold Stokes was arrested for two counts of Felony Assault 2nd degree Saturday at 9:19 p.m. in Fort Deposit. Investigator Marvin made the arrest and was assisted by the Fort Deposit Chief of Police T. Steiner. Stokes was arrested at the Fort Deposit Chevron gas station on Hwy 185 without incident and was…
Read MoreState one of most dangerous in U.S.
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD According to 24/7 Wall St., Alabama has been ranked in the top ten of the most dangerous States in America. For every 100,000 people in Alabama, 472 violent crimes were reported last year, the 10th highest rate in the nation. By contrast, 383 violent crimes were reported per 100,000 people…
Read MoreThe First American Thanksgiving
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Oh, the turkey! The dressing! The cranberry sauce! The aforementioned list is what most people have as part of their annual Thanksgiving meal, and while no one will argue with the deliciousness of a menu complete with those food items, they are not very representative of what the participants…
Read MoreSafe Holiday Cooking
BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Prepared meats: Sometimes cooking meats takes advanced planning, especially if the meat is frozen and must be thawed before cooking, like a turkey. The recommended thawing times for meats is 2-8 pounds 1 day, 8-12 pounds 1-2 days, 12-16 pounds 2-3 days, 16-20 pounds 3-4 days and 20-24 pounds 4-5…
Read More4 wrecks in 36 hours claim 3 lives
NICOLE NORRIS & BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Four wrecks occurring within a 36 hour period have claimed three lives in Butler County. Three of the wrecks occurred on I-65 from mile markers 124 to 116 and one on Hwy 263. Saturday night, between the hours of 8:30- 9:00 p.m. a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier left…
Read MoreFirst responders face PTSD, too
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, impacts many American soldiers returning from active duty service. The illness is also becoming more commonly diagnosed in first responders, including firefighters, ambulance drivers, medical personnel, police officers, 911 operators and other groups who witness traumatic events connected to their jobs. According…
Read MoreSworn to serve
BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the 2016-2020 terms of Butler County Commissioners were sworn into office. Retired Judge Ed McFerrin officiated and recited the oath of office to each commissioner. After the swearing in, each commissioner spoke to the crowd. Joey Peavy, outgoing chairman said, “The most…
Read MoreSessions heading to White House
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Alabama Senator, Jeff Sessions has been selected to serve as the 84th Attorney General of the United States. Sessions served as the former U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of Alabama under President Ronald Reagan. Governor Bentley says he looks forward to having Session in the Justice Department. “I wish to…
Read MoreAmerican Pickers coming to Alabama
Special to The Standard American Pickers, Mike and Frank, are coming to Alabama! Do you have a cool collection or know someone who does? Let’s bring them to Butler County. They are looking for leads throughout Alabama, specifically interesting people with interesting items and lots of them! American Pickers stars Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz…
Read MoreDeer, turkey hunters must report harvests
BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD There are major changes this hunting season for reporting harvest of deer and turkey. The Alabama Wildlife and Fresh Water Fisheries (WFF) is requiring that all animals harvested must be reported within 48 hours. The Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest, a publication of the Alabama Department of Conservation, states, Within 48…
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