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An off-duty sheriff rescues a child from a hot car and the mother arrested. Greenville police tells WSFA 12 News officers responded to a call at Wal-mart concerning a child locked in a vehicle.

Golf's not supposed to be as easy as one-two-three. But for one unbelievable 18-day stretch earlier this month, it was for Greenville's Ricky Langston.

For years the Champman Forest Plant has been the backbone of Butler County, manufacturing plywood and lumber, and employing what many call one of the strongest workforces around.

It rests in a prominent place in my office, a gold-painted tail pipe with a small wooden plaque held in place by a twisted piece of coat hanger.

Siegmund Odom said he hands out twenty-five cent pieces to every child he encounters.

The entry of State Treasurer Kay Ivey into the Republican race for governor leaves one of Gov.

Willie Thornton is on a rescue mission. One morning in March he set out to save Desmond Dunklin, a 19-year-old who should have graduated last year from Greenville High School in Greenville, Alabama.

Former Secretary of State Powell Calls U.S. Dropout Rates a a Catastrophea by Soledad O'Brien and Michelle Rozsa Greenville AL - Willie Thornton is on a rescue mission.

A major economic blow to Butler County as WSFA 12 News confirms a forestry company will shut its doors.

The economy may soon claim another victim. This one in Butler County. It is a developing story we are still following.

Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has launched a Web site saying he's running for governor.

Heavy rain brought flash flooding to parts of Greenville on Wednesday afternoon as standing water submerged streets, invaded homes and downtown businesses, and completely blocked some roadways.

Heavy rains flooded downtown streets in Greenville on Wednesday and swept through several homes and businesses.

Greenville, AL Butch Johnson's day off ended abruptly with an urgent phone call.

According to Greenville Mayor Dexter McClendon, heavy rains have caused major flooding in and around the city.

Marvin's Building Materials and Home Center is now open for business. First announced in February, the store is located in a 36,000 square-foot portion of the old Wal-Mart building.

There are several Memorial Day events planned in the river region, here are just a few of them: In Butler county, Greenville hosts a Memorial Day observance at Confederate Park beginning at 9:00 a.m. A wreath-laying ceremony is planned for the Autauga county courthouse in Prattville Monday at 11:00 A.M. In Montgomery, the VA center will conduct ...

Its grand opening was supposed to be next month, but there are no signs of a new movie theater, only an empty dirt lot.

Butler County Sheriff Kenny Harden is never at a loss for words when it comes to chasing the bad folks in the county but today the high sheriff is choosing to be quiet because he is the victim in the latest crime in Butler County.

Frederic Bardsley was sitting in his den, waiting for his son to come over and watch an NBA game.