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Upcoming Butler County Events
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (390+ words) Presented by Georgiana Opry House Greenville Parks and Recreation and the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce present a community egg hung Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. at the former YMCA, 177 Academy Drive. Call (334) 382-3031 for more information. Country Place Memory Care of Greenville will…...
Turkey rodeo draws crowd for community cause
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (143+ words) Turkey rodeo draws crowd for community cause'The Greenville Advocate Turkey rodeo draws crowd for community cause Crowds flocked to Greenville Fairgrounds for the second annual Hunter's Hideout Turkey Rodeo, mixing family fun and prizes while raising funds for Cornwallis 1828 summer…...
Master gardeners, city begin greenhouse restoration
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (448+ words) A new effort is underway to restore a historic greenhouse in Greenville. Local volunteers and city officials are working together to bring the Glenn Stanley Memorial Greenhouse back into use. Members of the Butler County Extension Master Gardeners Association recently…...
Do you believe in 'Magic"
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (253+ words) Do you believe in 'Magic'The Greenville Advocate Do you believe in 'Magic' Meet Magic, a 3-year-old American bulldog at Butler County Humane Society, a super friendly, people-oriented dog recovering well and ready for adoption with a $125 fee. Magic, a 3-year-old…...
This week in history: 1961
1+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) A glance through the pages of The Greenville Advocate from this week in 1961 reveals snapshots of a community and state working to promote Alabama's resources while strengthening local agriculture. The stories this week include statewide tourism efforts and the steady…...
This week in history: 1941
2+ week, 2+ day ago (275+ words) A look back through the pages of The Greenville Advocate from this week in 1941 reveals a snapshot of community life filled with entertainment, education and opportunity. The stories include an upcoming show at the Ritz Theatre and scholarship opportunities for…...
Master gardeners launch ‘Lunch and Learn’ series
2+ week, 4+ day ago (399+ words) The Butler County Extension Master Gardeners Association is inviting residents to spend an hour each month learning about gardening, plants and nature through a new "Lunch and Learn" educational series scheduled throughout 2026. The free classes will be held the fourth…...
Butler County Upcoming Events
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (348+ words) Presented by Georgiana Opry House March 14 is Campus Clubs Try-Out Day at Reid State Community College. Registration for choir, mascot, cheer, Esports and media team begin at 9 a.m. in the library. Registration for band and dance begin at 11:30 a.m. in the library....
Tractor Supply celebrates Farm Bash, welcomes Chick Days
3+ week, 4+ day ago (273+ words) Tractor Supply Company, the nation's largest rural lifestyle retailer, recently welcomed local customers and their pets to its annual Farm Bash celebration while also announcing the arrival of live chicks as part of its seasonal Chick Days event. The Farm…...
Playful companion waiting for forever family
4+ week, 2+ day ago (143+ words) Playful companion waiting for forever family'The Greenville Advocate Playful companion waiting for forever family Meet Katie, a one-year-old playful Lab mix at Butler County Humane Society seeking an active forever home. Katie, a one-year-old Labrador mix, is looking for a…...