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MOLLIE S. WATERS | The Greenville Standard Kristi Stinson Sexton, Senior Animal Control Officer at the Greenville Shelter, has often arrived at the shelter to find an animal left tied up outside or puppies and kittens abandoned there in a box. While the shelter is more than willing to accept animals from Butler County residents,…

NICOLE NORRIS | The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department made an arrest in reference to a burglary that occurred on May 2. According to GPD, a black male, who had his face covered, entered the Marathon Gas Station located at Highway 10 and I-65 in Greenville. The suspect is shown on video pointing a…

NICOLE NORRIS | The Greenville Standard Last Tuesday qualifying began for municipal elections; qualifying ends on July 19. Elections for mayor and city council will be held on Aug. 23. All polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. So far the candidates to qualify in Greenville are incumbents. They are: Dexter…

NICOLE NORRIS | The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department arrested Terrance Richardson on July 6. According to GPD on July 1, Richardson was involved in a shooting on South Street. The victim was shot in the foot and transported to a Montgomery Hospital. The victim is expected to make a full recovery. Captain Justin…

NICOLE NORRIS | The Greenville Standard A single vehicle wreck six miles East of Greenville has claimed the life of Dwayne Eddie Downie, 47, of Ozark. The accident took place today on Alabama Highway 10 at approximately 11:36 a.m. According to troopers, Downie was killed when the 2007 International tractor trailer he was driving overturned…

MOLLIE S. WATERS | The Greenville Standard Ever wondered what life was like in the 1800s in Alabama? Wonder no more! A trip to Troy’s Pioneer Museum of Alabama will leave visitors with the feeling that they have just traveled back in time. According to the museum’s website, “The Pioneer Museum of Alabama interprets prehistoric…

CECIL FOLDS | The Greenville Standard The 21st Century after school program had a “do over ” on hot air balloon rides that were supposed to take place earlier in the year but was cancelled due to strong wind. Thursday, the hot air balloon was back in Greenville at the YMCA football field to give…