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A helping hand during difficult times
Wayne Garlock, a Greenville native, has dedicated his life to serving his community, making him the Greenville Advocate’s Hero of the Week. Garlock graduated from Greenville High School in 1976 before joining the Army, where he served for six years and was awarded the Army Commendation medal for distinguished service. During his military service, Garlock […] The post A helping hand during difficult times appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
CHHS names former Auburn star Kam Pettway new offensive coordinator
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charles Henderson High School recently announced that former Auburn football star Kam Pettway has been named the football team’s new offensive coordinator. Pettway is a Prattville native that earned All-State honors at Prattville High as a senior running back after rushing for 1,402...
Why Molino Library can provide free summer meals for children
MOLINO, Fla. (WKRG) — On average, one in four children experience food insecurity in the Escambia and Washington County areas. To help combat this issue, No Kid Hungry has funded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $79,000 grant for the first time this summer. “All of the programs Florida can take advantage of are critically important […]
Jackson’s Landon Duckworth outgrows the Superman cleats to become one of the nation’s top prep quarterbacks
JACKSON — Landon Duckworth did not emerge from the shadows as a reluctant kid dragged into the sunlight, uncertain if football, with its pageantry and lore, its savagery and gore, was right for him. At the age of 6, he showed up at a Jackson park for his first...
Santa Claus visits MCM for Magic Monday: Christmas in July
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - It felt just like Christmas time at the Mississippi Children’s Museum of Meridian for their Magic Monday. The theme for Monday, July 22 was Christmas in July. Children were able to get in the Christmas spirit by doing different activities revolved around the holiday. “We...
Local Assistance: Aid available for those affected by weekend storms
Severe weather season is here, and over the weekend, consistent rain caused flash flooding. While people may have routines to prepare for bad weather, businesses and organizations remain ready to assist the community. Twin States News spoke with the CEO of EMEPA, Randy Carroll, who says they’re always ready for...
Boil Water Notice issued in Porterville
KEMPER COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - The Porterville Water Association issued a Boil Water Notice Monday. It affects customers on Howard Johnson Road, Kemper Springs Road and Terry Road, due to a line break. Boil-Water Notices: Precautions to Take. If you are under a boil-water notice. Do not drink tap water.
Tuscaloosa Police Identify Greensboro Woman Killed in Monday Wreck
Police in Tuscaloosa have identified the West Alabama woman who died in a single-car accident early Monday morning. As the Thread reported yesterday, police in Tuscaloosa were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident off Hargrove Road around 8 a.m. Monday. A woman driving a 2006 Ford Explorer left...
Juvenile injured during gunfire incident in Montgomery neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police say a disturbance on Rosa L. Parks Avenue Monday afternoon left a 13-year-old boy hurt, but not seriously. A police spokeswoman said officers responded to a shooting call at about 1:15 p.m. Officers found that the boy sustained minor injuries as a result of gunfire during the disturbance.
See rare birds + more at the Alabama Audubon Festival—Aug. 2-4
Alabama has some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the U.S.—including birds!. To celebrate the natural beauty of our state and spread the love of birding, Alabama Audubon is hosting the fourth annual Black Belt Birding Festival in Greensboro, and you’re invited. Keep reading to learn...
3 Alabama alumni placed on PUP before NFL training camps
Three former Alabama players have been sidelined for the opening of NFL training camps by being placed on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Receiving the designation this weekend were Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch, Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Cam Sims. Each of those teams is...
Meridian native wins the title of Miss Mississippi Volunteer
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The fourth annual Miss Mississippi Volunteer has been crowned and she happens to be from the Queen City. Nineteen-year-old Meridian native, Lauryl Joyner was crowned in Tupelo last month. Throughout the upcoming year, she will travel Mississippi promoting safe driving awareness and teaching better driving practices...
Sideline View with Dale McKee
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Georgia was predicted to win the Southeastern Conference football title in the annual preseason football media poll that was conducted last week in Dallas at SEC Media Days. Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss and LSU followed the Bulldogs in the poll. Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Auburn round out the top 10. Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt were the bottom six in the poll.
Kowaliga Retreat residents encouraged to boil water
A boil water notice has been issued by Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority (CEW&SA). The utility authority was repairing a water leak Saturday when an improperly installed sewer lateral was damaged. “ADEM was immediately notified,” CEW&SA said in a social media post. “Out of caution once water service is...
This week in history: 1969
The headlines from The Greenville Advocate this week in 1969, covered topics ranging from space exploration to advancements in highway safety technology. The week’s headlines include the historic moon landing and the introduction of Vascar speed devices in Alabama. Astronauts on the Moon: In a picture viewed by millions of people all over the […] The post This week in history: 1969 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction of a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds for a total value project of $160,000.
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
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