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One More Sunrise – A Day Has Passed
With an ever-increasing brilliance, through the branches of the trees, the sun can be seen peeking its head up with a blast of color. The heavens have labored through the night, and now a new day has been born. This newborn day will hold all the hopes, joy, love, despair, sorrow, pain, and all else […] The post One More Sunrise – A Day Has Passed appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Richard Mack Castleberry
Richard Mack Castleberry passed away peacefully June 27 surrounded by his wife and grandchildren. He was born on Oct. 9, 1955 in Fort Benning, Georgia. He was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1973. He received a degree in welding from Reid State. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Betty […] The post Richard Mack Castleberry appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Independence Day celebrations across Butler County
Butler County residents marked the 4th of July holiday with a variety of festive activities, embracing the spirit of independence the day observes. Some families gathered for barbecues, grilling hot dogs and hamburgers while children played with sparklers. Others took to the water, enjoying a day of boating and swimming. As dusk settled, many community […] The post Independence Day celebrations across Butler County appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Ring ceremony honors state champs
On June 28, Georgiana School held a ring ceremony to honor the boys’ basketball team’s state championship. The event, organized by Nina Bonner and Angie Binion, began with a welcome and a few words about the team’s stellar season from head basketball coach Kirk Norris. “The unveiling of the championship rings was a great way […] The post Ring ceremony honors state champs appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Meet Peanut: your new best friend
Peanut, a super sweet 4-month-old terrier mix, is ready to find her forever home. This little girl is expected to stay small and has a wonderful personality, getting along well with other dogs and cats. Peanut’s adoption fee is $100. To set up a time to meet Peanut and see if she’s the perfect fit […] The post Meet Peanut: your new best friend appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Cause of health department fire undetermined
A fire in the early morning hours of June 30 completely destroyed the Butler County Health Department building on Airport Road in Greenville, a facility which also housed the Butler County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) offices. Fortunately, the building was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The cause of […] The post Cause of health department fire undetermined appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Butler County arrests June 25-July 1
June 25 * James Earl Andrews, 58 – SORNA violation * Ronald Bogan, 58 – Sexual abuse first degree * Mardrekus J Lee, 22 – Probation violation * Derrick Devon Scarver, 48 – Possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia-first offense * Brandon O’Neal Williams, 37 – Failure to appear/comply/pay June 26 * Jonathan […] The post Butler County arrests June 25-July 1 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Joseph Longmire
Joseph Longmire is a dedicated father and husband nominated for The Greenville Advocate’s Honoring Fathers Sweepstake by his wife, Eleyce Longmire. Joseph, a Greenville native, serves as the Operations Manager and a Loan Officer at Community Neighbors Bank, where he has worked for the last five years. The Longmire’s have two daughters, four-year-old Yari and […] The post Joseph Longmire appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Linda Harrison
Linda Harrison, 78, of Greenville passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Herbert Brown officiating. The family greeted friends from 10 – 11 a.m. Graveside Services followed at Sunrise Cemetery. Linda was born March 4, 1946 in Greenville […] The post Linda Harrison appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Community calendar
Alumni Meeting The Butler County Extension Office will host a 4-H Alumni Dinner honoring adults who were former 4-H members and for those interested in volunteering July 11 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Greenville. Call (334) 382-5111 by July 3 to register. Weather Workshop The Heads-Up “Helping Every […] The post Community calendar appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
This Week in History: 2003
This week’s look back at The Greenville Advocate headlines from 2003, revisits notable stories that shaped the community. From creative initiatives at the local library to unexpected natural events, the articles provide a glimpse into the lives and experiences of Greenville residents. ‘Under the Sea’ at the Library: The Greenville-Butler County Public Library’s summer reading […] The post This Week in History: 2003 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Historical society to feature Parmer book signing
By Pamela Nolan Special to The Greenville Advocate Walter R. Parmer announced Friday that his family history book, “Wagon Train Friends and Relatives,” has been published. The book is a 400 year history of the migration of the Palmer, Parmer, Rhodes, Waller, Bolling and related families from the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia […] The post Historical society to feature Parmer book signing appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Humane society offers adoption special on playful pairs
The Butler County Humane Society is overflowing with adorable, sweet kittens. At about three months old, they are the perfect age for playing and cuddling. For a limited time, the Butler County Humane Society is offering a special deal: adopt one kitten and get the second adoption 50% off. The regular adoption fee is $85; […] The post Humane society offers adoption special on playful pairs appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
SouthernCare welcomes Kilcrease as hospice physician
SouthernCare in Greenville is welcoming a new staff member, a Brantley native who will enhance services to the local area. Dr. Clint Kilcrease is currently an attending physician at the Crenshaw Community Hospital in Luverne. He works alongside Dr. Charles Tompkins at Family Practice Associates. Now, he will practice in Greenville too as a SouthernCare […] The post SouthernCare welcomes Kilcrease as hospice physician appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Bluey Bash kicks off summer reading
The Greenville-Butler County Public Library launched its summer reading program with a lively Bluey Bash on June 29. Children enjoyed crafts and activities inspired by the beloved character Bluey before gathering for story time. Kevin Pearcey, the library’s executive director, read “Bluey and the Fruit Bat” to an eager audience. “We had a lot of […] The post Bluey Bash kicks off summer reading appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Arrival debuts at Ritz in August
Nashville-based arena rock band Arrival will make their debut in Greenville in August, with an electrifying performance at The Ritz Theatre on Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. Originally scheduled for June 8, the performance was postponed due to a leak at the theater. The rescheduled date promises the same high-energy concert experience fans enjoy, with […] The post Arrival debuts at Ritz in August appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Rice enriches community through dance, fitness
Sonya S. Rice, a native of Greenville, is The Greenville Advocate hero of the week. Nominated for dedicating her life to the arts and fitness, Rice significantly impacts her community through dance and yoga. “My father told me many a time, ‘Find out what your passion is and then learn how to make money doing […] The post Rice enriches community through dance, fitness appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
This week in history: 2014
This week in 2014, the Greenville Advocate reported on a variety of local activities and events. Highlights included a YMCA camp transforming into a Wild West adventure and the global missionary work of a local minister. YMCA Camp Goes Wild West: The Greenville YMCA turned into the Wild West. Campers at the First Steps Adventure […] The post This week in history: 2014 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Chamber awards Page Ambassador scholarship
Fort Dale student Joseph Ealum, who served as a Chamber Page ambassador during his sophomore, junior and senior high school years, was honored with the 2024 Chamber Page Ambassador Scholarship from the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, receiving a $500 scholarship. “The Camellia Girl and Chamber Page program aims to provide local young women and […] The post Chamber awards Page Ambassador scholarship appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Freedom in submission to Jesus
When I was a young boy, back in the early 1960’s, my dad was stationed in Germany in the US Air Force. On one of his 30-day leaves we traveled to the country of Greece. With the political climate of Greece at that time (it has changed often since then), I distinctly remember going to […] The post Freedom in submission to Jesus appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
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