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Greenville PD Says Stay Alert for Counterfeit Bills

Counterfeit $20 and $100 bills circulating around Camellia City
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The Greenville Police Department is warning holiday shoppers about counterfeit money. Recently, counterfeit $20 and $100 bills have been circulating around the Camellia City. These bills have “For Motion Picture Use Only” or “Motion Picture Purposes” written in large letters. The bills are used as props for movies and/or television shows. A small amount of the money was accepted by local businesses…

Closings/Delays for December 9

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Closings/Delays for December 9: Fort Dale Academy Testing Center- Closed Saturday Montgomery Public Schools –  All Saturday activities cancelled. ACT Testing at Alabama State University – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Southside School in Tallassee – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Dadeville High School-Cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Luverne High School – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Selma High School-Cancelled…

Butler County Education Retirees Helping Displaced Students Get Back on Track

Butler County has on average 160 homeless students each year
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The Butler County Education Retirees Association is working hard to make a difference this holiday season. “Once an education employee, always an education employee,” said President Wayne Boswell. Boswell says the 65-member group is busy with canned food drives and scholarship fundraisers. “Those who work in education, whether you be a teacher, a bus driver or cafeteria worker or whatnot, we…

Pecan Crop Looking Favorable

Despite a big blow from Mother Nature, things are looking up for the pecan crop
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Priester’s Pecans gets thousands of visitors everyday especially this time of year. Shopper Alene Lawhorn is one of those. She can spot her favorite pecan a mile away. “Cinnamon honey glaze,” said Lawhorn with a smile. She’s among many stopping by Priester’s to stock up on the delicious nut. “This is the best time of the year to come to Priesters…

Greenville Elementary Getting Superhero Makeover

New beautification project has school pride growing by leaps and bounds
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Superheroes are leaping off comic books and onto the walls at Greenville Elementary. “I really wanted to give these kids something crazy over the top,” said Debra Strycker who is spearheading the much-needed school beautification project. “It had just been dilapidated. Had been band-aided over and painted again and again and again.” Spiderman to Wonderwoman, new artwork is starting to replace the…

Christmas in Candyland Back for a Fourth Year

City of Andalusia opens winter wonderland featuring faster slide and new play cottages
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You won’t have to drive far this month to see a winter wonderland… Friday, the city of Andalusia officially opened Christmas in Candyland. Chamber Director Chrissie Duffy says no matter the mercury reading, snow is always in the forecast. “You can come out here in shorts and t-shirts and enjoy it and not have to worry about all the mittens…

Downtown Greenville retailers gear up for Black Friday

Downtown shops planning to welcome a slew of shoppers with deals and promotions
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Downtown Greenville is beginning to look at lot like… Black Friday. Mandy Little manages The Pineapple on Commerce Street. She’s one of many local retailers preparing for the busiest shopping day of the year. “Getting out in the community and seeing what everyone has to offer and what you can find locally, so that’s always a lot of fun on Black…

LBWCC Gives High School Seniors Glimpse Into College Life

College 101 schools prospective LBWCC students on everything from finances to courses to student activities
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Lurleen B. Wallace Community College leads the state in student retention — and one reason could be their recruitment program. Every year, the college gives high school seniors a sneak peek into what it’s really like to be a college student. One of those is McKenzie High School senior Camryn Reaves. “I really want to be a plastic surgeon,” said…

Greenville Police Host First-Ever Coffee with a Cop

Event aims to bridge gaps between public and law enforcement
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The Greenville Police Department is making bold moves to connect with the people they serve. Chief of Police Justin Lovvorn has launched Coffee with a Cop. The program – held at MO’s JO & Espresso – helps bring officers and citizens together, over a latte. “It’s very vital to what we do to have the support of the community,” said…

Operation Christmas Child Underway

Churches on a mission to make sure millions of children across the world aren't forgotten this Christmas
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Angela Meridith knows the impact one of these simple shoeboxes can have. “They receive a box and they say, ‘there is somebody out there,’” said Meridith, Butler County’s Operation Christmas Child coordinator.  “This is an opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with children around the world via a shoebox.” Meridith and volunteers at Greenville’s First Presbyterian Church are…