BUTLER COUNTY BEGINNINGS Greenville and the National Highway System
BY ANNIE CRENSHAW Giving highways throughout the United States standard numerical designations was a radical idea in the 1920s. But, as we know, this was growth and progress, and it was inevitable. By the way, a good read about good roads is “Getting Out of the Mud: The Alabama Good Roads Movement and Highway…
Read MoreWilliams named Citizen of the Year
The following biography was recently read at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 14, during the announcement of Dr. Duane Williams selection as Citizen of the Year. “After 50 years in pediatric health care, one pediatrician has earned more than a few fans – and the respect is mutual. After…
Read MoreFlubacher receives John D. Murphy Award
The following biography was recently read at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 14, during the announcement of Paul Flubacher as the recipient of the John D. Murphy Award. “The John D. Murphy Award is given to a citizen who shows a great commitment to bettering the community. It is…
Read MorePine Flat Methodist Homecoming Oct. 1
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Oct. 1, Pine Flat Methodist Church and Pine Flat Cemetery Association will have their Homecoming and Memorial Day. Descendants of the original founders and their friends will come together to celebrate the long history of the church and its cemetery as they worship and fellowship together. The…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention Training Class Sept. 28
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Suicide, it’s not a subject many care to discuss openly or privately. Unfortunately, many have seen them first hand and the devastation it leaves on loved ones First, there is shock and dismay and then the pain that it delivers to those who care. The pain, frustration…
Read MoreFire Alert issued for Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) issued a statewide Fire Alert effective Sept. 22. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor. This burning restriction is being issued because…
Read MoreTigers maul Saints
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The beleaguered Greenville Tigers at 0-3 traveled to Selma Friday night to take on the blue and gold Saints of Selma and brought home their first win, 33-0. The Saints were sporting a winless record of 0-4 going into the fray. Both teams were desperately searching for…
Read MoreTigers fall to HHS
Greenville High School lady Tiger Sy’Nya Edwards sets a ball for Sariyah Dickerson in a match against the Highland Home Flying Squadron volley ball team. The Tigers lost three of the five matches. (Kristy Houston | The Standard)
Read MorePanthers edge Lions
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Georgiana put another check in the win column Friday night, traveling to Columbia to face the Lions of Houston County. The mid county cats of Georgiana found it a lot tougher sledding than expected. First quarter play was all defense as the Panthers were unable to cross…
Read MoreMcKenzie romps Red Level
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers hosted the black and gold Red Level Tigers under the lights of Williams-Vickery Field for an energetic match. Red Level put up a fight but McKenzie eventually pulled away the victor with the 40-19 win. In first quarter action, the first seven minutes were a…
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