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Greenville Today
By the People, for the People
Greenville Council Approves Bistro Incentives, Hospital Legal Help
City also hears updates on new police forensic tools and training, approves fireworks display and other contracts.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:05pm
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A new downtown bistro aims to bring a touch of vibrant energy and community spirit to Greenville's historic city center.Greenville TodayThe Greenville City Council took several actions at its latest meeting, including approving incentives for a new downtown bistro, hiring legal counsel to guide a possible hospital sale, and hearing updates on new police forensic technology and specialized training.
Why it matters
These decisions demonstrate the city's efforts to support local businesses, prepare for a major healthcare transition, and equip its police department with the latest tools and skills to serve the community.
The details
The council approved incentives for the new Court Square Bistro, which will help bring a new dining option to the city's downtown area. They also hired the law firm Burr & Foreman to provide legal guidance on the potential sale of the city-owned hospital. Police Chief Justin Lovvorn reported that the department has acquired new forensic equipment, including a latent print fuming chamber, to better process evidence. The department also sent about half of its special response team to a specialized SWAT training conference.
- The council meeting took place on April 2, 2026.
- The new police forensic equipment has been recently installed.
- The SWAT team training occurred at the Alabama Tactical Officer Association's conference.
The players
Justin Lovvorn
Chief of the Greenville Police Department.
Burr & Foreman
A law firm that specializes in healthcare authority matters and will guide the legal aspects of the potential hospital sale.
Jessie M. Powell
A 101-year-old Greenville resident honored by the city with a proclamation.
What they’re saying
“So, they're going up to Montgomery County to get that certification so we can now have another tool to process evidence and possibly get DNA results from things that would've been more difficult to do in the past.”
— Justin Lovvorn, Police Chief
What’s next
The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the hospital sale process to move forward.
The takeaway
Greenville is taking proactive steps to support local businesses, prepare for a major healthcare transition, and equip its police department with the latest forensic technology and specialized training to better serve the community.
