EDWARD E. OWENS
SFC (Ret) Edward E. Owens, age 65, a resident of Greenville, passed on Friday, May 31, 2024. Funeral service was held at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 1610 Oakey Street Road, Greenville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. Military honors were rendered at the final resting place at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery,…
Read MoreFathers play big role in drug education
BY NICHOLAUS HAYES What does it mean to be a father? While there are countless answers to this question, it generally means playing an essential role in a child’s life. Fathers provide abundant love, support, and involvement, making the necessary sacrifices to ensure their children are loved and cared for. Regardless of age, a…
Read MoreMilli and Magnolia hold ribbon cutting
A large crowd of customers, friends and family were in attendance this past Saturday morning for Milli and Magnolia’s Pop Up Shop and Hat Bar event and ribbon cutting which was hosted at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce. Milli and Magnolia, an online boutique specializing in ladies apparel and accessories, is owned and operated…
Read MoreMid-South RC&D Council grant opportunities
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Mid-South RC&D Council is a non-profit organization that provides grants to other non-profits, government agencies, and sub-units of government in the surrounding region. They work to help Autauga, Butler, Bullock, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery counties. Currently, the FY 2025 Grant Cycle opened on April 1,…
Read MoreGo West, young woman
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard On May 16, Greenville local Emily Harrell embarked on a new adventure to head out West. She will be working as a server at the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park until mid-October. Harrell said of her decision, “I’ve always wanted to do something adventurous and go…
Read MoreHank Fest plays on
The 45th Hank Williams Music Fest was an apparent hit with most attendees this past weekend. Locals and folks from far away gathered to hear national country stars group Diamond Rio and Craig Morgan along with local bands, musicians and singers. Once again, Edward Johansson from Sweden rocked the stage on Friday and Saturday for…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today I will continue to relate the 1933 inaugural football season of Southeastern Conference (SEC) by covering Georgia and Kentucky. 1933 was the first season for Georgia in the SEC. Harry Mehre was the head coach. He played for the legendary Knute Rockne at Notre Dame.…
Read MoreTONI KILLOUGH KILPATRICK
Jan. 18, 1974 – May 26, 2024 Toni Killough Kilpatrick, age 50, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama. Funeral Services were held on Friday, May 31, beginning at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Bill Alexander officiating. The family received…
Read MoreDONNA SUE BICE
March 19, 1961 – May 27, 2024 Donna Sue Bice, age 63, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Luverne Health and Rehab. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Thursday, May 30, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Dunford Cole officiating.…
Read MoreFort Dale Academy 2024 graduates celebrate
Pictured above: Fort Dale Academy graduates toss their hats outside of Southside Baptist Church in Greenville after graduation ceremonies Thursday, May 23. FDA had 30 graduates with approximately $2,368,468 in scholarship offers. Pictured at left: Zoe Coon gives a big smile as she holds her diploma and proudly exits the graduation ceremony. (Kathy Pickens |…
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