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Court docs: Man indicted in fatal 1997 Hamilton shooting

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A Hamilton man was indicted Monday in connection with a 28-year-old murder case, according to Butler County court documents.Hubert H. Whitehead III, 49, was indicted on murder, an unclassified felony, and two counts of felonious assault, both second-degree misdemeanors, in the death of Robert Fields in July 1997.Robert Fields was shot to death during a robbery of an apartment on Village Street.Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser said two indivi…Butler County, Alabama · Butler County Read Article

Greenville High School Improves State Score by Twelve Points in just One Year

Following the release of this year’s state’s school report card Greenville High School is celebrating an unprecedented 12 point increase pulling the school off of the state’s Priority Schools list. In just one year Greenville High School has improved its States School Score by 12 points effectively removing the school from failing status. As a Comprehensive Support and Improvement School GHS was considered one of the lowest performing in the st…Education · Greenville Read Article

‘He’s a bounty hunter:’ Residents continue complaints on Butler County’s ICE contract

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A large group of people Tuesday voice their anger about Butler County sheriff’s federal contract to hold U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs EnButler County, Alabama · Butler County Read Article

Freed chaplain Ayman Soliman shares story of 73 days in Butler County jail after ICE detention

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After nearly two months of freedom, Imam Ayman Soliman is sharing his story across Cincinnati, calling for accountability and reform in how immigration detainees are treated.Monday night, Soliman spoke to a packed town hall at Xavier University, detailing his journey from journalist in Egypt to detained immigrant in Butler County."I wanted to be serving the community, and I think this is what the community needs right now," Soliman said.The imam…Donald Trump · Butler County See the Story

Greenville mayor releases statement on hospital restructuring, layoffs

Greenville Mayor Jae’Ques Brown has released a statement on the restructuring of Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama, which includes layoffs and the elimination of inpatient services. As Action 8 News has reported, Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama has announced that it will lay off 90 employees as part of the end of its inpatient care. The hospital says it’s filed an application with the state to convert itself into a rural emer…Greenville, Alabama · Greenville Read Article

Alabama Class 5A football coach ‘moving on to next chapter’

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Garrick Pimienta is out as Greenville's head coach after three seasons.Greenville, Alabama · Greenville Read Article

Butler County commissioners concerned after sheriff hires 19 unbudgeted staffers

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Butler County commissioners were flabbergasted when they learned Sheriff Richard Jones had already hired 19 staffers he requested in his 2026 budget without consulting them.Jones $61 million budget submission included adding 18 more employees next year than he budgeted this year, for a total complement of 425 staffers. During his budget hearing last week, he revealed theyve already hired 19 new staffers, despite the commissioner-imposed hiring f…Butler County, Alabama · Butler County See the Story

Butler County Schools’ Lisa Adair Appointed to AASCD CLAS Board of Directors

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Pinsly begins operating its ninth short line, the Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad

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Three Notch Railway is now the Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad. G&W JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Pinsly Railroad Co. has begun operating its newest short line, the 36-mile Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad in southern Alabama. The former Three Notch Railway interchanges with CSX at Georgiana, Ala. The Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad is set to make infrastructure investments to support the growth of both current and future rail-served customers in the region.…Georgiana · Georgiana Read Article

Butler County Sheriff Department Speaks out about Inmate Safety and Facility Security Following Several Inmate Involved Incidents

The Butler County Sheriff’s Department is receiving ridicule following several incidents one of which involves three inmates found unresponsive in their jail cell. According to official statements made by the Sheriff’s Department three separate incidents occurred within the Butler County Correctional Facility over the course of the past week. The first incident involved three inmates sharing the same cell who were found unresponsive within their…Butler County, Alabama · Butler County Read Article

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Court docs: Man indicted in fatal 1997 Hamilton shooting

Greenville High School Improves State Score by Twelve Points in just One Year

‘He’s a bounty hunter:’ Residents continue complaints on Butler County’s ICE contract

Freed chaplain Ayman Soliman shares story of 73 days in Butler County jail after ICE detention

Greenville mayor releases statement on hospital restructuring, layoffs

Alabama Class 5A football coach ‘moving on to next chapter’

Butler County commissioners concerned after sheriff hires 19 unbudgeted staffers

Butler County Schools’ Lisa Adair Appointed to AASCD CLAS Board of Directors

Pinsly begins operating its ninth short line, the Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad

Butler County Sheriff Department Speaks out about Inmate Safety and Facility Security Following Several Inmate Involved Incidents

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Court docs: Man indicted in fatal 1997 Hamilton shooting

Greenville High School Improves State Score by Twelve Points in just One Year

‘He’s a bounty hunter:’ Residents continue complaints on Butler County’s ICE contract

Freed chaplain Ayman Soliman shares story of 73 days in Butler County jail after ICE detention

Greenville mayor releases statement on hospital restructuring, layoffs

Alabama Class 5A football coach ‘moving on to next chapter’

Butler County commissioners concerned after sheriff hires 19 unbudgeted staffers

Butler County Schools’ Lisa Adair Appointed to AASCD CLAS Board of Directors

Pinsly begins operating its ninth short line, the Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad

Butler County Sheriff Department Speaks out about Inmate Safety and Facility Security Following Several Inmate Involved Incidents

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