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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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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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Hell's Trail returns for second year

Sheriff refutes reports of inmate death

Camellia City Classic returns to Greenville

EMA Director speaks to Greenville Lions Club

Sheriff reviewing jail policies following series of incidents

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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

Shop till you drop

Hell's Trail returns for second year

Sheriff refutes reports of inmate death

Camellia City Classic returns to Greenville

EMA Director speaks to Greenville Lions Club

Sheriff reviewing jail policies following series of incidents