Turkey Shoot for America Legion
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The local American Legion, Post 24, will host a fund raiser for Boy’s and Girl’s State on Saturday, Nov. 6. The American Legion sponsors seven local youth to attend Boy’s and Girl’s State at the University of Alabama in June of each year. The fund raiser this year…
Read MoreLions Club Radio Day Oct. 27
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Lions Club of Greenville is set to revive the Ugly Man Contest this year as they hold their annual Radio Day on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Radio Day will start at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. with Q94 providing the radio broadcast service with live interviews…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH Chores on the Farm: Cotton picking time I
By Frances Lowery Garner In this day and time, people tend to think you were very poor or black if you picked cottonwhen you were growing up in the South. Well, I was neither but I was well versed in the art of picking cotton. I am not ashamed to admit it now nor…
Read MoreChamber receives CCAA accreditation
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce is one of eight chambers to recently receive distinction as an Accredited Alabama Chamber of Commerce. Greenville joined the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Sumter County Alabama Chamber of Commerce, Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce and The…
Read MoreCarnival coming to Georgiana
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard There are really big things going on in Georgiana these days, grand openings, ribbon cutting ceremonies and now the Carnival is coming to town! James Gang Amusements will proudly present “Carnival Georgiana”, located at 384 Ebenezer Road. The Carnival will kick off officially at 6 p.m. Oct.…
Read MoreDrug Take Back Day this Saturday
Saturday, Oct 23, is a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Jones Drugs in Greenville is serving as Butler County’s designated drop off location and will be collecting from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. They are located next door to the Piggly Wiggly in Greenville. Representatives from DEA will be on hand to help collect…
Read MoreFields of Faith stirs hearts
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Wednesday, Oct. 13, an event called Fields of Faith was held at Tiger Stadium in Greenville and by all counts was very successful for its first time being held. Jami Sikes, Director of Women’s Ministries Central Alabama for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, said, “It’s hard to put into…
Read MorePretty in Pink Walk a success
The 3rd Annual Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Walk, held on Saturday morning, Oct. 16, was an enormous success and inspiration to everyone. Early morning rain and a drop in temperature did not dampen the spirits of those in attendance. Sonja Blankenship, her daughter Brittany, and their team made sure this was a memorable event…
Read MoreGreenville awarded “Hungry for History” marker grant
Tracy Salter, Executive Director of the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Chamber has recently been awarded a “Hungry for History” historic marker grant. Hungry for History™ markers, sponsored by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, celebrate America’s food history by telling the stories of local and regional food specialties across the United States.…
Read MoreTigers overrun Wildcats
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The 5-3 McKenzie Tigers traveled to Florala Thursday night, Oct. 14, to battle for a playoff spot. The air was thick and the crowd was electric as the Tigers demanded a 44-35 victory over the Wildcats. Florala hit the turf pounding after receiving the kick-off. The Wildcats made…
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