See you at the Ritz season announced
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Area Arts Council has announced the list of Season 42 concerts at the historic Ritz Theater in Greenville for 2023-2024. Executive Director Nancy Idland is excited about the season and indicated that the entertainment lineup will not only bring back memories but also feature a talented…
Read MoreAllen’s office cleans up voter’s list
After being sworn into office on Jan. 16, 2023, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen immediately initiated strategic efforts to ensure that Alabama has the cleanest and most accurate voter file in the country. As part of this effort, Allen office has identified 3,251 individuals who are registered to vote in Alabama who have been…
Read MoreTips to keep individuals with dementia from wandering
Wandering is a very common and potentially dangerous behavior for those living with dementia, but it is even more hazardous during the hot summer months. High temperatures and prolonged sun exposure can very quickly cause heat stroke and dehydration. To help caregivers protect their loved ones over the summer months, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America…
Read MoreNIL – Name, Image, and Likeness
BY SENATOR TOMMY TUBERVILLE It’s August in Alabama—we all know what that means. Football season is upon us. In just a few weeks, some of Alabama’s greatest towns will be full of fans from across the country. As much as we all love a good tailgate, college football is about more than that. For…
Read MoreFDA scrimmages South Choctaw
Fort Dale varsity football hosted South Choctaw Academy in a scrimmage last Friday. The teams alternated offense and defense every 10 plays. “I was proud of the way our guys competed against someone other than themselves,” commented head coach Eric Folmar. “We were really interested in seeing the effort level and physicality of some of…
Read MoreEagle volleyball underway
The Fort Dale varsity volleyball team opened their regular season last Thursday at home with a 3-0 sweep of Macon East Academy. “I’m really excited with how far we have come in training over the past few weeks,” said head coach David DeLozier. “We got a chance to reset after a tough showing at the…
Read MoreJANICE LORAINE KENNEDY
May 1, 1955 – Aug. 14, 2024 Janice L. Kennedy, a resident of Selma, passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2024, at the age of 69. Funeral Services were held Monday, Aug. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial followed in Antioch East Baptist Church Cemetery. The…
Read MoreDOUGLAS C. HERRING
Sept. 14, 1938 – Aug. 14, 2024 Douglas C Herring, 85, a resident of Georgiana, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Graveside Service was held Saturday, Aug. 17, beginning at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgiana, with Bro. Gary Glass officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing. The family began receiving friends for visitation…
Read MoreBETTY ELIZABETH HARVILLE COUEY
Sept. 26, 1933 – Aug. 13- 2024 Betty Elizabeth Harville Couey, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, 2024, at the age of 90. Betty is survived by her children, sisters, granddaughter, great grandson, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to…
Read MoreROSE MARIE (FROST) EDWARDS
Sept. 20, 1934 – Aug. 10, 2024 Rose Marie (Frost) Edwards, born Sept. 20, 1934, in Crenshaw County, Alabama, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Aug.10, 2024 in Dahlonega, Ga. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Aug. 14, beginning at 10 a.m. at Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Panola, Ala., with Reverend…
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