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First Steps Center celebrates community helpers
First Steps Early Child Development Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Oct. 9, honoring local community helpers such as firefighters, police officers and government officials. The event attracted families and local leaders, highlighting the center’s role in early childhood education. “We are so thrilled to be in Georgiana, serving the families here,” […] The post First Steps Center celebrates community helpers appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
4-H opens eXtreme Birdhouse contest
By Beth Fair Special to The Greenville Advocate This October, 4-H members are invited to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship in the exciting eXtreme Birdhouse contest. This annual event encourages youth to design and build innovative birdhouses that can be made of any material. Don’t worry about weatherproofing. There is no right or wrong way […] The post 4-H opens eXtreme Birdhouse contest appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Colonel Alan Hester: dedicated to country and community
Colonel Alan Hester, senior Army instructor for Greenville High School’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), has been named this week’s Greenville Advocate Hero. The Mobile native has been serving in this role for nearly ten years, mentoring cadets from Greenville, Georgiana and McKenzie schools. “I knew that I wanted to give back to the […] The post Colonel Alan Hester: dedicated to country and community appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Obituary – Billy R. Killough
Billy R. Killough, age 83, passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on January 5, 1941, in Rutledge, Billy was a long-standing member of the community and a beloved figure among his family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 21, beginning at 2 […] The post Obituary – Billy R. Killough appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Ginger ready to spice up your home
Meet Ginger, a two-year-old pit mix with a heart full of love and energy to spare! Ginger is all about snuggles and when she’s not curled up for some affection, she’s ready for a game of fetch. The playful pup gets along wonderfully with other dogs and is eager to make friends with anyone who […] The post Ginger ready to spice up your home appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
A Bible and a Hurricane
In late September, a deadly and destructive cyclone ripped through the United States. Hurricane Helene was her name, and her damage was immense. Helene caused billions of dollars in damages, took the lives of hundreds, and caused catastrophic tornadoes, rainfall, and flooding throughout various southern states. As it currently stands, a staggering 250 deaths have […] The post A Bible and a Hurricane appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Peace Be Still
Two hurricanes have assaulted the southeast in the past couple of weeks. The amount of damage from the first, all the way up in the Carolinas, was devastating. The power of nature has been on full display. Imagine if someone had stood on the shore and told that powerful storm, “Stop” and the storm immediately […] The post Peace Be Still appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Arts Council kicks off season 42 in style
The Greenville Area Arts Council launched its 42nd season in grand fashion on Oct. 10 at the historic Ritz Theatre, featuring a performance by the Black Jacket Symphony, which performed Elton John’s Madman Across the Water album along with his greatest hits. The night was also a tribute to Greenville native and 2023 Oscar winner, […] The post Arts Council kicks off season 42 in style appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Shine, Jesus, Shine
It all started with “Facebook Live” that so many of us began to experiment with during Covid-19. The U.S. government forbade public gatherings, and churches were included in the order. Thus “two weeks to stop the spread” morphed into several months with no public meetings. Our church, like many others, was thrust into the broadcast […] The post Shine, Jesus, Shine appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
‘Strike out Breast Cancer’ celebrates survivors
Pretty in Pink held its 6th annual breast cancer walk in downtown Greenville on Oct. 12, with the theme “Strike Out Breast Cancer.” The event celebrated survivors, who were invited to throw their best pitch into a batting net as a symbol of their fight against the disease. “We have 55 survivors today,” said Brittany […] The post ‘Strike out Breast Cancer’ celebrates survivors appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Breaking the Silence on Depression
Depression is a pervasive mental health condition that affects millions worldwide, yet many still suffer in silence due to stigma or misunderstanding. Increasing awareness and encouraging early intervention can make a significant difference in helping individuals seek the support they need. Understanding Depression: More than Sadness Depression is characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness and a […] The post Breaking the Silence on Depression appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Ask Amy: Seriously bad advice
Dear Amy, My husband and I have been married for five years, and he’s a great guy, but he’s terrible at doing chores. Every time he “helps” around the house, I end up redoing everything! How do I get him to start doing things the right way? Sincerely, Overworked and Over It […] The post Ask Amy: Seriously bad advice appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Retain focus heading into seasonal flurries
The onset of fall and a return to classrooms always serve to herald seasonal flurries. Not the cold, wet crystalline kind featured on greeting cards and holiday movies, but a whirlwind of festive events — sporting contests, homecoming parades, festivals, trick or treating, pageants and the list goes on. Whether we are planning, participating in […] The post Retain focus heading into seasonal flurries appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Obituary- Irene P. Cumbie
Irene P. Cumbie, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, at the age of 93. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 11 a.m. with Minister Nate Smith officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until service time. […] The post Obituary- Irene P. Cumbie appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes holds breakfast
The South-Central Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted its annual FCA Breakfast on Oct. 10 at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Greenville. The breakfast was catered by Uncle “E’s” and sponsored by Dunklin Funeral Home and Greenville Hardware, drawing support from local businesses to back FCA’s mission of leading coaches and athletes to […] The post Fellowship of Christian Athletes holds breakfast appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Eagles ambush Vols 21-14
By Gary Thomas The Fort Dale academy Eagles captured their first region title in 3A Region 2 Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) play since 2009 with a win over the undefeated Monroe academy Vols, 21-14 Friday. The Eagles got on the board first on a Jason Black touchdown run. The kick was good and the […] The post Eagles ambush Vols 21-14 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Remarkable twins celebrate milestone birthday
Twenty-five years ago, The Greenville Advocate reported the birth of a special set of twins at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (then L.V. Stabler Memorial Hospital) — the first twins born in Butler County in 15 years. Lovella Owens, their proud mother, welcomed Tamiah Terrell Owens and Jeremiah Jerell Owens, delivered via C-section by […] The post Remarkable twins celebrate milestone birthday appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Football Picks by Coach Gooch
Area teams are gearing up to face off this weekend. Here are my game picks for upcoming games. McKenzie Tigers vs. Brantley Bulldogs The McKenzie Tigers are having the best year in a while. They are coming off a thumping they gave to a set of Dogs in Kinston, 58-0. A Brantley loss could keep […] The post Football Picks by Coach Gooch appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Lions Club hosts 44th annual Radio Day
The Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Radio Day, is set for Oct. 30, continuing a tradition that has spanned more than four decades. Partnering with WQZX, Q94 FM, the event allows local businesses to purchase live advertisements on the station, beginning at 8 a.m. Lions Club members will promote the ads throughout the […] The post Lions Club hosts 44th annual Radio Day appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Tigers chain up Bulldogs 58-0
By Gary Thomas The McKenzie Tigers continued their march toward a 1A Region 2 championship bid by thrashing the Kinston Bulldogs 58-0 at William Vickery Field the past Friday. McKenzie got on the scoreboard early and often starting with Quay Jackson’s pass to Jay Jackson. On the Tigers’ next series, the quarterback added a rushing […] The post Tigers chain up Bulldogs 58-0 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
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