A Butler County accident has caused the death of a Greenville man. State Troopers Identify the victim as 37 year old Thorice Markel Tyson. The vehicle he was driving on New Search Road near I-65 ran off the road and hit a tree. The accident scene was about two miles North of Greenville, in Butler County. Categories: News, South…
A tragic situation in Butler County after a 6-year-old boy lost his life in a house fire Tuesday night. School officials and neighbors are heartbroken. “To see the staff and the principal broke up about this, it just makes it a tough situation,” Butler County Schools Superintendent John Strycker says. “It hurts me to my heart,” neighbor Don Thigpen says….
Greenville’s only movie theatre, The Edge 8, showed it’s last movie on the big screen Sunday night, before suddenly closing its doors. Those that drove by Monday expecting to see showtimes posted, saw a sign instead from Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, the theatre’s managing company, apologizing for the inconvenience and offering patrons a reimbursement for their gift cards. The same notice…
A memorial unveiled Thursday in Butler County pays pays tribute to a group of men who died from that area fighting for the country. The memorial, which hangs on the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, lists the names of the 19 men who lost their lives in World War I. Gerald Johnson is the Alabama World War I Centennial Committee…
The widespread flu virus isn’t just affecting people. Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is reporting an uptick in cases of canine influenza H3N2. But, no need to panic. There are steps you can take to prevent your pup from getting sick. “Dogs that are in close contact with dogs that have influenza can catch it,” says Greenville Veterinarian Stacin Wyatt….
Jeddo Bell will be remembered for his commitment to education for generations to come. Monday, Bell’s family stood alongside Lurleen B. Wallace Community College staff to officially establish the Jeddo Bell Memorial Scholarship. “My father would be pleased about the scholarship program,” said Bell’s son Tracey Burnett. “He cared about nothing more than the education which is an extension of…
The flu continues to spread at a high rate across Alabama, and medical experts say the best prevention is still the flu shot. Nurse practitioner Pamela Ingram is seeing her fair share of flu patients. “More and more cases everyday,” Ingram said. She says influenza cases are being diagnosed daily at Greenville’s Stabler Clinic. “A lot of people will come…
Through heartfelt song and a hearty breakfast, hundreds gathered in Butler County Monday morning to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “I came out here today to celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and what he did for not only for America but around the world,” said Tanisity Smith. Each year, the Butler County Civic League marks the…
“It’s honestly a life-changing experience even though it’s just a week long.” That’s the way Fort Dale Academy Senior Braxton Daniels describes his experience on last year’s Montgomery Youth Tour. “It was just nice to get together with other students that have the same goals as you,” said Daniels. Thanks to Pioneer Electric Cooperative, last March Daniels joined 150 other…
Butler County Emergency Management Agency Director Kris Ware knows how quickly Mother Nature can strike in Butler County. “We’ve had a hurricane threat, we’ve had tornadoes in the northern part, we’ve had snow and ice, and we’ve had strong winds,” said Ware. That’s why she’s encouraging residents to take advantage of the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. From…
