Area News
County authorizes medical cannabis dispensing
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On July 12, the Butler County Commission passed a resolution authorizing the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites within unincorporated areas of the county. The resolution was passed with a 3-1 vote with Commissioners Joey Peavy, Rebecca Butts, and Allin Whittle voting yes and Commissioner Darrell Sanders voting…
Read MoreBCAVFD holds fire training exercise
Members of Butler County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (BCAVFD) and the Greenville Fire Department (GFD) recently gathered to hold a training exercise with a propane tank simulator on Thursday, June 30, at the Greenville Sports Plex. According to BCAVFD president, Keith Foster, the departments regular hold training for a variety of situations they face…
Read MoreBCHGS FALL TOUR OF HOMES
Gaston-Perdue-Hamilton House, 111 Cedar Street, circa 1895. This fine example of a Queen Anne style frame cottage features a wrap-around porch encircling three sides of the house. Built in 1895 by Judge Zell Gaston, Butler County Probate Judge from 1896-1903, it was purchased in 1903 by Dr. J. L. Perdue, who served as Butler County…
Read MoreWoman arrested in murder
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Latonya Monea Owens, age 41, was arrested for murder on July 10, 2022, and is currently being held in the Butler County Correctional Facility. The primary charge listed was Murder-Non-Family Other Weapon. Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond released the following statement on the Butler County Sheriff Office Facebook…
Read MoreUSDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
(Butler, Alabama), July 5th, 2022– Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Butler County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline. “In order to comply with USDA program eligibility requirements, all producers must file an accurate crop acreage report by the…
Read MoreHank mural has ribbon cutting
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce recently received a grant from Alabama Power Company (APC) as part of its 2021 Power Of Good Foundation grant program. The grant, along with an additional contribution from APC, was used to fund a beautiful mural in downtown Greenville featuring Butler County native and country music legend Hank Williams,…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH Summertime picnics
By Frances Lowery Garner During my growing up years, any type of outing was looked forward to with great anticipation. These outings were usually limited to “Homecoming” at the church we attended, Fourth of July picnic, and the cemetery working. Naturally all the younger folks, especially the children, looked forward to going to the…
Read MoreFourth of July scenes
The good ol’ Fourth of July, a day celebrated across the United States as Independence Day. Some people gather together to cook and enjoy the comradery of friendships and family. Some visit historical sites to observe special remembrances and honor the day which signifies the United States Declaration of Independence and the fight to keep…
Read MoreGetting to know the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies’ statement that they were now “free and independent States.” It is a vital document in American history. On July 1, 1776, delegates from the original 13 colonies, making up the Second Continental Congress, met in Philadelphia to vote on Richard Henry…
Read MoreGeorgiana amnesty court to be July 14
Georgiana Municipal Court will hold its Amnesty Court on July 14 from 3-6 p.m. People with a variety of outstanding cases in Georgiana Municipal Court will be able to partake in the Amnesty court. Those persons who have outstanding cases for various traffic tickets and misdemeanor charges may appear in Georgiana Municipal Court at 933…
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