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Families encouraged to get outside during cicada emergence
by Katie Nichols Special to The Greenville Advocate Generations of children living in the Southeast have long listened to the sound of a cicada’s song and collected their exoskeletons in yards and wooded areas. With the expected emergence of Broods 13 and 19, Meredith Shrader, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist, said this year […] The post Families encouraged to get outside during cicada emergence appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Photos: Severe weather damage across central Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Viewers are submitting their photos and videos showing the damage caused by severe weather that moved through central Alabama Thursday night. There were multiple reports in areas like Greenville, where straight-line winds toppled trees and knocked powerlines down across roads. In Tuskegee, trees and powerlines fell...
Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Southwest Alabama Monday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 6:38 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 a.m. for Monroe, Conecuh and Escambia counties. Expect penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:37 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Uriah,...
This Week in History: 1974
In 1974, the pages of the Greenville Advocate were filled with stories that captured the spirit and essence of the time. From honoring the late country music legend Hank Williams to local community achievements, the headlines represent a diverse tapestry of events blending remembrance of the past with celebration of the present. Butler County […] The post This Week in History: 1974 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Greenville chase ends with Montgomery crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - An investigation is underway after a suspect led law enforcement on a chase from Greenville to Montgomery Friday afternoon. Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn said it started with a call about a local business theft. Officers tried to pull the suspected car over, but the driver allegedly refused to stop and went north on Interstate 65.
Empowering the community through faith, service
Evangelist Carolyn Griffin has been named the Greenville Advocate Hero of the Week for her outstanding commitment to serving the community through Warrior Ministries. Originally from Greenville, Griffin left for Atlanta in 1983 but returned in 2000 with a mission to educate, enlighten and empower the body of Christ. Warrior Ministries, led by Griffin, is […] The post Empowering the community through faith, service appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Overnight Alabama storms shake houses, down trees, power lines, leave schools in dark
Overnight thunderstorms on Thursday night into Friday morning again shook houses, downed trees and power lines and forced Oak Mountain Elementary School to switch to remote learning, and Butler County schools to cancel classes, because of power outages. It was the latest in a series of storms that brought tornadoes...
Women’s ministry receives Hwashin donation
His Hands and Feet Women’s Ministry in Greenville received a significant donation from Hwashin America, a gesture of support for the organization’s mission as a non-profit facility offering housing and assistance to chemically dependent women. Inett Jackson, the ministry’s director, expressed gratitude for the generous contribution, emphasizing the ministry’s commitment to providing a positive environment […] The post Women’s ministry receives Hwashin donation appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Extensive storm damage in Butler County
Severe weather passed through Butler County overnight, leaving extensive damage in its wake. Christi Scruggs, communications director for Pioneer Electric, reported that the storm caused numerous broken poles and trees on power lines. “All the guys are out and working to fix things as quickly and safely as possible,” Scruggs said. Rosie Till, Emergency Management […] The post Extensive storm damage in Butler County appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Power outages in the News 5 coverage area (South Alabama, Northwest Florida, and Southeast Mississippi)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Strong winds could down trees and powerlines as a significant storm system moves across the Gulf Coast. Here are the latest power updates for our coverage area (Southeast Mississippi, South Alabama and Northwest Florida). Coverage Options: General power updates UPDATE (11:20 a.m.): Power has been restored at Delta Elementary, News 5 […]
Lions Sight brings affordable eye care to Greenville
Alabama Lions Sight, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing funds for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and defects for Alabama’s medically indigent, is bringing its mobile eye clinic to Greenville. Established in 1944 as a response to Helen Keller’s call to action, Alabama Lions Sight has since grown to serve 1,429,000 Lions in […] The post Lions Sight brings affordable eye care to Greenville appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Lowndes County students rank ‘head of class’
Three Lowndes County residents recently joined the oldest honor society in America, an opportunity afforded to only the top 10% of undergraduate students nationwide. The honor society of Phi Kappa Phi is America’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Auburn University at Montgomery chapter initiated Madison Cole of Hope […]
Dallas County man dies following shooting in Selmont
A Dallas County man died from injuries he received in a wild shootout at the Pine Glenn Subdivision of Selmont on May 4. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Chico Madison, 20, was killed during a drive-by shooting. After the shooting, suspects left a car and ran between the houses. By the time DSCO […] The post Dallas County man dies following shooting in Selmont appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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