165k Alabamians with hypertension drink dangerously
It’s widely recognized that heavy alcohol consumption poses significant health risks, even to the healthy population. However, the stakes are notably higher for individuals with pre-existing health conditions, such as hypertension. Alcohol’s impact on the cardiovascular system is complex; it initially causes blood vessels to dilate, followed by a rebound constriction. This fluctuation disrupts normal…
Read MoreSouthern pine beetles reach epidemic level
As of Aug. 22, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has identified almost 5,000 Southern pine beetle (SPB) spots across the state, with an average mortality of 191 pine trees per spot. For the remainder of the summer, the number of SPB spots, as well as the number of trees affected per spot, are expected to…
Read MoreSouthside youth share experiences
Southside Baptist Church recently held a share session during their evening service. Students in 7th-12th grades along with college-aged members shared stories and gave testimonies about their summer experiences spreading the Gospel and growing in their faith through camps, retreats, and mission trips. SBC students provided insight into Generate Camp and their annual Girly-Burly Retreat.…
Read MoreTigers romp over Panthers
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The 5A Greenville High Tigers and the 1A Georgiana Panthers squared off against each other this past Thursday night for the first time since 2015 with the Tigers claiming a 35-0 victory at the new Tiger Stadium. The Panthers from the outset couldn’t find traction and Greenville scored…
Read MoreMcKenzie topples Jaguars
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The 1A McKenzie Tigers charged the field under the Friday night lights for the 2024 season opener against the 3A Wilcox Central Jaguars and walked off with a 47-18 win. McKenzie received the kick-off as the clock began to tick. Following a fast drive by McKenzie, Levi Lee…
Read MoreEagles soar over Cougars
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The 3A Fort Dale Academy Eagles began their regular season at home this past Friday by defeating the 2A Crenshaw Christian Academy Cougars 27-0. The Eagles kicked off first to the Cougars and then weathered a seven play drive before taking over on downs at their own 36-yard…
Read MoreButler County football round up
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard It’s football season and under the Thursday night lights for their season opener, the 1A Georgiana Panthers strolled into Tiger Stadium in Greenville to face the 5A Tigers of Greenville. In what one could only describe as lopsided mismatch, the Panthers did manage to hold the Tigers…
Read MoreMAVIS L. SAWYER
July 19, 1928 – Aug. 24, 2024 Mavis L. Sawyer passed away on Aug. 24, 2024, after a brief illness. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Herbert Brown officiating. The family will begin receiving friends one hour prior to service…
Read MoreWILLIE C. STINSON, JR.
Feb/6, 1937 – Aug. 20, 2024 Willie C. Stinson, Jr., 87, a resident of Georgiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 23, beginning at 10 a.m. at Buckaloo Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Tracy Stinson, Reverend Lloyd Hodge, and Rev. David…
Read MoreSasanqua Garden Club announces $115,000 project
KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Sasanqua Garden Club held its August meeting at the Ritz Theater with a picnic-themed snack table that included brownies, chocolate bark, nuts, and pimento cheese in phyllo cups with pepper jelly. A lovely oval arrangement of limelight hydrangeas and zinnias adorned the checkered tablecloth. Hostesses for the month…
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