Palm Sunday reverence
Christians throughout our county, country, and world celebrate Holy Week as a commemoration of Jesus Christ’s final days on earth which included his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the crucifixion on Good Friday, and the glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday. Pictured is Ava Gardner in prayer at Southside Baptist Church’s…
Read MoreCity council meeting notes
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville City Council meeting on Monday, March 23, was prefaced by a public hearing at 4:55 p.m. where a Section 94-A request for economic development and tax incentives for Court Square Bistro had been submitted. Greenville Mayor Jae’ Ques Brown opened the meeting and noted the City…
Read MoreAFC issues fire restrictions
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) recently issued a press release strongly discouraging any outdoor burning until conditions improve. With the anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, AFC issued a Fire Danger Advisory on Friday, March 27. The potential for critical fire weather elevated on Saturday, March 28, increasing…
Read MoreLady Eagles outpace Senators
The Fort Dale Lady Eagles spent the last day of their spring break defeating the Morgan Lady Senators 12-11 in seven innings. Junior Natalie Skipper pitched six innings with sophomore Ella Ealum finishing off the last one.Freshman first baseman Allie Newton (pictured) went four for four at the plate with a pair of doubles, five…
Read MoreEagles fall to Senators
The Fort Dale Eagles hosted the Morgan Senators on March 27 at home. After a rough first inning saw the Senators tally up seven runs, the Eagles fought back hard but came up short, falling 9-6. Junior catcher Braxton Hartley (#2) looks on as the first of two teammates steals home during his at-bat. Sophomore…
Read MoreBig Gobbler Photo Contest open
This is the season when longbeards fan their tails, puff their feathers and strut into history-making moments. And for the 14th straight year, the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is turning those unforgettable hunts into prize-winning memories with the annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest. Hunters who harvest a gobbler in Alabama’s famed 23-county Black…
Read MoreJOHN MICHAEL MORRIS
Feb. 14, 1980 – March 2, 2026 John Michael Morris, a former resident of Greenville, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 46. A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, March 28, beginning at 1 p.m. at Lifeline Church in Greenville with Pastor Bruce Coker officiating. John Michael was preceded in…
Read MoreWILLIAM FRANK SINGLETON, JR.
Jan. 16, 1957 – March 19, 2026 William Frank Singleton Jr., a resident of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the age of 69. Services were held at Dunklin Funeral Home in Greenville on Monday, March 23. Visitation was at 11:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. A graveside…
Read MoreRUBY FAYE GIPSON
Dec. 31, 1933 – March 20, 2026 Ruby Faye Gipson passed away peacefully at her home on March 20, 2026, at the age of 92. Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and a cherished friend to many. She was also a proud business owner and a pillar of the Georgiana community,…
Read MoreETHEL EUNICE MCRARY
Sept. 12, 1938 – March 21, 2026 Ethel McCrary passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose gentle spirit and loving heart left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. A…
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