25th Law Enforcement Memorial Service held on May 15
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department (GPD) recently honored the ultimate sacrifices of local law enforcement and the service of current officers at its 25th annual memorial service. Also joining were members of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). Over 100 guests attended the service held Wednesday, May 15, at…
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BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Greenville Middle School (GMS) band director Chris Pryor ended his 25-year career as a music educator at the GMS/Greenville High School (GHS) Band Spring Concert on May 10. Pryor spent his first seven years in education at Liberty Middle School in Madison, Ala., where he grew the band…
Read MoreVal/Sal for county schools
Graduations occurred for the three schools in the Butler County School System this past week. McKenzie School went first on Thursday evening, May 16, from Williams-Vickery Field. Georgiana School followed Friday evening, May 17, from the R.L. Austin Gymnasium. Greenville High School performed graduation Saturday morning, May 18, from the new Greenville Tiger Stadium. Fort…
Read MoreThomas signs with LSCC
Nyeashia Thomas, a Georgiana School senior, signed a letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham on Wednesday, May 15. The event was attended by family, coaches, teachers, friends, and fellow students. Pictured are Ruby Thomas (Nyeashia’s mother), Nyeashia, and Panther head coach Kirk Norris. (Bruce Branum |…
Read MoreFDA spring sports banquet
The Fort Dale Athletic Club recently hosted the spring sports banquet at the beautifully-decorated FBC Family Life Center on May 7. Uncle E’s catered the event with the Fort Dale JV athletes acting as servers. (Photos by Kathy Pickens | The Standard) Baseball awards pictured seated left to right: Morgan Heath (pitching award), Owen…
Read MoreDixie Youth Ozone All Star team
Regular season play concluded for the Greenville Parks and Recreation Dixie Youth Ozone League (12U) on Tuesday, May 16. The team will compete in the Dixie District Tournament in Eufaula starting June 6. Pictured (L-R) are: Pierson Taylor, Braiden Mitchell, Joseph Watts, Emaryion Rudolph, Caleb Stone, Mason Whitaker, Ameer Simmons, Wyatt Reynolds, Luke Ellis, Victor…
Read MoreDixie Ponytails All Star Team
Regular season play concluded for the Greenville Parks and Recreation Dixie Ponytails League (12U) on Tuesday, May 16. The team will compete in the Dixie District Tournament in Greenville starting June 13. Pictured (L-R) are: coach Ron Howell, Chloe Chun, Aubrey Davis, Kaidence Davis, Jaylee Foster, Anna Clark Hickman, coach Patrick Davis, Baylee Rose Howell,…
Read MoreDixie Minor All Star team
Regular season play concluded for the Greenville Parks and Recreation Dixie Minor League (10U) on Thursday, May 16. The team will compete in the Dixie District Tournament in Eufaula starting June 6. Pictured on the front row (L-R) are: Paxton Barbaree, Weston Booker, Easton Booker, Jake Bowen, Austin Heartsill, Conley Henderson, Kody Oliver, Crawford Piper,…
Read MoreDixie Angels All Star Team
Regular season play concluded for the Greenville Parks and Recreation Dixie Angels League (10U) on Tuesday, May 16. The team will compete in the Dixie District Tournament in Greenville starting June 13. Pictured on the front row (L-R) are: Lizzy Beverly, Mary Lee McClendon, Lydia Beiler, and Shondrea Lawson; Back row: Brooklyn Yancey, Kate Ballew,…
Read MoreMARY ANN TEAGUE
Sept. 12, 1946 – May 13, 2024 Mary Ann Teague, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 77. Funeral Services were held on Friday, May 17, beginning at 11a.m. from Antioch East Baptist Church with Reverend Rex Reaves officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family received…
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