CHERYL MICKLES
Cheryl Mickles, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the age of 63. Visitation was held Saturday, April 13, from 2-5 p.m. at Carter Rice & West Funeral Home, 10 Chalet Drive, Greenville. Funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at College Street Church of Christ, 36…
Read MoreHILLBURN E. BLACK
Nov. 14, 1933 – April 6, 2024 Hilburn E. (Buddy) Black, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April, 6, 2024, he was known as Daddy, Pa, Buddy, Uncle Buddy, Mr. Black. He attended Starlington School, and proudly served in the United States Navy, after which he had a 41 year career with…
Read MoreWILLIAM J. LITTLE, SR.
March 6, 1930 – April 6, 2024 William J. Little, Sr., known as “Mr. Billy,” died at his home on April 6, 2024 at the age of 94. Mr. Billy was the son of William Ray Little and Jewel Cross Little and was born at home on March 6, 1930 in Oakey Streak Community in…
Read MoreThe real State of the Union
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY, CFA A few nights after President Biden’s State of the Union address, I sat down to watch the recorded version. It was recorded so I can speed through the usual blather of any SOTU address. Unbelievably, the president is going to forgive all our wrongs, including my previous poor golf…
Read MoreNative American historical marker has arrived
The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society (BCHGS) is pleased to announce that the historical marker to honor Butler County’s Native American history has arrived. Production issues delayed the completion of the marker, but now everything is in place for a special dedication ceremony on Thursday, May 16 at 1 pm. BCHGS’s Vice President of…
Read MoreThe Groovy Glazed Co. celebrates opening
A large crowd gathered Friday morning to welcome Greenville’s newest Food Truck, The Groovy Glaze Co. The Groovy Glazed Co., owned and operated by Maci Mathews, offers a variety of mini doughnuts and specialty coffees. The truck will make its way around town at various spots, special events, and will located at the Corner on…
Read MoreJill Marlar Creative Studios celebrates opening
A crowd gathered Thursday afternoon for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official grand opening of Jill Marlar Creative Studios. The studio, which is located in the heart of downtown at 206 E. Commerce Street, provides the opportunity to make music through singing, instrumental playing, songwriting, and much more. Tracy Salter with the Greenville Area…
Read MoreAn Easter visitor
This Alabama azalea (Rhododendron alabamense) is a woody, deciduous shrub native to Alabama and Georgia. It has white flowers with a lemon-yellow blotch on the upper petal and a lemony fragrance that makes it popular with pollinators like this giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) who enjoyed an Easter visit in the Forest Home area. Many types…
Read MoreThreading the needle
FDA senior Ty Carter shoots through two defensive backs and the goalie to score against Southern Preparatory Academy in Fort Dale’s 2-0 victory on April 2. Alan Alavrez scored the second goal on a decisive penalty kick. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreThomas shines for Eagles
Fort Dale softball, behind junior pitcher Anna Claire Thomas (pictured), handily defeated Bessemer Academy 14-2 in just three innings in the second game of their series. Thomas faced 13 batters and pitched 28 strikes out of 39 pitches. Thomas also leads the Lady Eagles at the plate with a 0.485 batting average. Fort Dale won…
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