News
Anti-vaping bills die in Alabama legislature
Two bills known as anti-vaping bills and aimed at curbing underaged e-liquid use failed to pass the Alabama legislative session which ended on June 6. ...
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News
Secure loads, save lives
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is continuing a partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and reminding drivers ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 12, 2023 6:31 pm
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May – A season of recognizing, remembering achievements
Troy University recently announced the names of local students who were named to the university’s Provost List. The list recognized the academic excellence of full-time ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, June 11, 2023 6:27 pm
Opinion
Salute continues family traditions
Hank Williams, Jr. made his one and only appearance at the Annual Salute to a Legend – a tribute to his father, Hank Williams, Sr. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:08 pm
News
Local students named to Troy Provost’s List
Troy University announced students who have been named to the Provost’s List for the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2022-2023 academic year on ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:41 pm
Newsletter
Summer feeding programs confront food insecurity
An Editorial Opinion of The Greenville Advocate According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), child hunger is one of Alabama’s biggest problems, with ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 5, 2023 4:58 pm
Community Spotlight
Library launches summer programs
Submitted by Kathryn Tomlin The Luverne Public Library will begin its annual Summer Reading program next week, highlighting the theme, “All Together Now”. The children ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 5, 2023 4:52 pm
Faith
Try A Little Kindness
By Michael J. Brooks I met them at the baseball field in Vestavia, where their son is our grandson’s teammate. Something was said about her ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, June 4, 2023 12:48 pm
News
Crenshaw schools launch summer feeding program
As schools prepare for summer break, children in Lowndes, Butler, and Crenshaw counties who are food insecure may wonder where their next meal will come ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, June 2, 2023 12:43 pm
Obituaries
Obituary – Robert Don Bell
Mr. Robert Don Bell, 80, a past resident of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at Cleburne County Nursing Home in Heflin on May 29. Funeral services ...