FDA track success at state
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy boys 4 x 400 meter relay team of Blake Slagley, Branson Alford, Costner Simmons and Isaac Lowery are AISA State Champs after their winning performance at the Gulf Shores Sports Complex April 9-10. They covered the distance, which is a hair shorter than a…
Read MoreFDA soccer headed to playoffs
Both Fort Dale Soccer ended the regular season and are headed into the playoffs. Both teams traveled to Springwood (Lanett) on April 6. The Lady Eagles lost in a close match at 4-3, with two goals from Morgan Slagley and one from Izzy Anderson. Goalie Layla Adams had eleven saves. The varsity boys fell 7-0.…
Read MoreFDA diamond action
Fort Dale Softball hosted Ezekiel at home on April 6, defeating them 12-8. Natalie Skipper pitched all seven innings. Ella Ealum had a homerun in the second inning, and RG Hartley took one out in the fifth. Hartley, who hit three for four, also had an RBI. Ealum and Alyssa Cauthen had three RBIs apiece.…
Read MoreJAMES CECIL VICKREY
Dec. 24, 1941 – April 1, 2026 Mr. James Cecil Vickrey, 84, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents, William Cecil Vickrey and Lucille Vickrey; daughters, Kimberly Ann Snead, and Tracey Vickrey Findley; son, Jason Cecil Vickrey; and grandson, Jackson Vickrey. Mr.…
Read MoreANGELINE B. MATTHEWS
April 10, 1950 – April 9, 1950 Angeline B Matthews, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. She was born on April 10, 1950, in Georgiana, to Pete and Gracie Lee Blackburn. Angeline was a loving mother, a faithful and devoted member of Eastside Baptist Church, where she found great joy in her…
Read MoreJAMES STANLEY EDGAR
Feb. 4, 1046 – April 3, 2026 James Stanley Edgar, known as “Sonny” for most of his life and “J” in later years, age 80, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born on Feb. 4, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pa. James was the son of the late James Fred Edgar and Stella Edgar. He…
Read MoreLANELL TILL MADARIS
July 14, 1926 – April 5, 2026 Mrs. Sarah Lanell Till Madaris, 99, after residing at Asher Point in Montgomery, passed away peacefully on Resurrection Sunday Morning, April 5, 2026. Born on July 14, 1926 to Oliver Wood Till and Maude Wheeler Till in Braggs, “Nell” married Charles Thomas Madaris, Jr. (deceased) and they had…
Read MoreIRMA CATHERINE LOWERY
May 25, 1942 – April 6, 2026 Irma (Cathy) Chandler Lowery, age 83, of Forest Home, passed away on April 6, 2026. She was born in Peterman, Ala., to Irma Faye and George Lee Chandler. Cathy was married for 39 years to the love of her life, Paul Lowery. She built a life centered around…
Read MorePiedmont Azalea
The Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron canescens) is a native deciduous shrub found throughout the southeastern United States. It is often called mountain azalea, native azalea, wild honeysuckle (due to their flowers resemblance), or dead man’s handkerchief. It can reach heights up to 15 feet tall. They can bloom typically bloom in late March to early April…
Read MoreSheriff Scruggs talks success
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard It has been a little over a year since David Scruggs was appointed Butler County Sheriff by Governor Kay Ivey in replacement of retiring Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond. Scruggs was recently interviewed and he discussed the successes the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has achieved. First of…
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