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District Attorney commemorates crime victims in Wilcox Co.
It’s National Crime Victim’s Rights Week — and the 4th Judicial Circuit is commemorating victims all this week. Wilcox County District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. is hosting ceremonies in each of the five counties in the 4th Judicial Circuit — commemorating crime victims and survivors. Crime...
Vehicle catches fire on I-65 in Conecuh County: ALEA
CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A vehicle caught fire early Friday morning on I-65 in Conecuh County, according to a news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The vehicle fire occurred around 2:45 a.m. Friday, according to the release, and caused a lane to be closed. The southbound lanes of I-65 near Exit 93 […]
Letohatchee crash claims life of Tennessee woman
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 25, has claimed the life of a Christina, Tennessee, woman. Rebecca S. Ready, 84, was fatally injured when the 2003 Toyota Camry she was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. Ready was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on […]
Butler County Arrests April 15-21
Butler County Arrests April 15-21 April 15 Treveon Tyrek Raine, 21 – Possession of marijuana first April 16 Korsdell Ball, 25 – Possession of marijuana first Ashton G. Fails, 19 – Theft of property fourth Jacob Lee Lawley, 28 – Domestic violence second assault second Dennis C. Searight, 37 – Disorderly conduct/disturbing the […] The post Butler County Arrests April 15-21 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
South Alabama pastor denied early release from prison
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Dothan pastor and activist has been denied an early release from federal prison in an order brought down this week. Kenneth Glasgow, pastor and founder of The Ordinary People’s Society (T.O.P.S.) and Prodigal Child Project (PCP) was sentenced to 30 months in prison for drug conspiracy, social security, and mail fraud […]
Greenville man arrested in Monday murder case
BUTLER COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Greenville man is facing a murder charge after a Monday shooting, according to court documents. Fredrick Dale Thompson, 43, was charged with killing Romerrell Miller. Court documents state that Thompson shot the victim in the head. Law enforcement has not released any details about...
Shackleford denied parole
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole to a man sentenced for Lowndes County Convictions in a hearing on April 4. Taurus James Shackleford, 36, is housed at the Elmore Correctional Facility, serving 16 years for a 2021 violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act (SORNA). His term includes two […]
This week in history –1987
In the April 1987 edition of The Greenville Advocate, readers were treated to a variety of intriguing stories and updates from the community. From the ghostly encounters of renowned author Kathryn Tucker Windham to wildlife sightings and academic achievements. Each article offered readers a glimpse into the unique and vibrant community of Greenville. Mrs. […] The post This week in history –1987 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
BBUWP approaches 100 septic systems certified
Calhoun resident Willie Perryman lives on the hill of property his grandfather purchased more than six decades ago. During all those years, the homes clustered together there have never had a proper wastewater disposal system. Perryman and his family are one of many homeowners in Lowndes County living without proper wastewater disposal systems. Many employ […]
Webb voted Athlete of the 2024 Spring Season
Jamarcus Webb has been voted Lowndes County Athlete of the 2024 Fall Season. He emerged the winner by gaining 14,745 votes, 55% of the 26,699 votes cast. Webb came to the competition by winning Athlete of the Week for Week 22 after receiving 772 votes, 74% of the 1,045 votes cast. He is a junior […]
Young Men view future through history’s lens
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” Recently a few Lowndes and Montgomery County youths caught a glimpse of the next steps on the staircase, looking into their future through the lens of history, thanks to the Young Men […]
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