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Memorial Day - Celebrating the Birth of Liberty in Greenville

Memorial Day - Celebrating the Birth of Liberty in Greenville

Monday, May 27, 2013

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Confederate Park (Across from City Hall)

Free to the Public - Honoring Veterans of All Wars

Speaker: Mr. Bill Stone, Patriot/Historian

Hosted by The Greenville Lions Club

Live Entertainment: New Vision Band

AL Dept. of Labor obtaining convictions for unemployment compensation fraud

AL Dept. of Labor obtaining convictions for unemployment compensation fraud

Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Tom Surtees announced today that the Department has successfully prosecuted several Alabamians for unemployment compensation fraud. The following individuals were charged with violating the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law by making false statements in claims for benefits:

 Demetrius D. Barkley, of Birmingham, was tried in Jefferson County District Court on May 6, 2013. An investigation by Labor’s Benefit Payment Control Section determined that Barkley received a total of $4,059 in benefits to which he was not entitled.

Barkley pled guilty and was sentenced to six months in jail, which was suspended, and 24 months of unsupervised probation. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of benefits received illegally.

 Adron Turner, of Tuscaloosa, was tried in Tuscaloosa County District Court on May 1, 2013.

Efforts surrounding 'Prevention Week Alabama' include events and public education

Efforts surrounding 'Prevention Week Alabama' include events and public education

Governor Robert Bentley recently proclaimed May 12-18 as Prevention Week in Alabama, coinciding with the National Prevention Week observance. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, NPW is dedicated to increasing awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. It serves to promote prevention efforts, provide education about behavioral health and strengthen community partnerships.

This year's theme, "Your voice. Your choice. Make a difference.," emphasizes that the prevention of substance abuse and promotion of mental health starts with the choices people make in their own lives.

Dr. Maranda Brown, director of the Office of Prevention Services in ADMH’s Division of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, says, “The Office of Prevention Services is extremely excited to celebrate the 2nd annual NPW observance.

Ribbon cutting set for today at 9 a.m.

Ribbon cutting set for today at 9 a.m.

The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce announces a ribbon cutting today, May 10th for The Mustard Seed Gifts & Consignment, located at 2385 West State Hwy 106, West of I-65.

The ribbon cutting will take place at 9 a.m.

Source: Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce

 

Crash on I-65 in Butler Co. kills 1, injures 3

BUTLER CO., AL (WSFA)- Alabama State Troopers are confirming that one person has died and three others were injured following a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 65 Thursday evening.

The crash occurred near mile marker 114 in Butler County and involved a U-Haul pickup truck. Authorities say the truck struck a bridge, ran off the road and overturned.

Two victims were transported to hospitals in the Mobile area while the third was transported to a medical center in Birmingham. The victims' identities were not immediately available.

Alabama State Troopers continue to work the case, looking for the cause of the crash. The investigation is ongoing and no additional details were immediately available.

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Letter carriers to "Stamp out Hunger" with Saturday food drive

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA)- On Saturday, May 11, residents across America will be asked to help "Stamp Out Hunger" in the annual U.S. Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

The one-day food drive is the nation's largest single-day food drive across America - and even includes Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.

You can help stamp out hunger as easily as checking your mailbox.

Just leave a bag of non-perishable food items by your mailbox on Saturday, May 11. Your letter carrier will pick it up and the items will be delivered to a local food bank.

Examples of non-perishable food items include:

  • Peanut butter
  • Canned soup
  • Canned meat and fish
  • Canned vegetables, fruits and juices
  • Boxed goods (such as cereal)
  • Pasta and rice

The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in Greenville today

The Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in Greenville today

The American Red Cross Blood Services, Alabama and Central Gulf Coast Region, which supplies blood to approximately 100 hospitals, needs 600 blood donors each day to meet the needs of patients in the region.  Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets.

A blood drive is being held in Greenville today, May 7th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Greenville High School.

To give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds; you must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), and you must be in general good health.