ANNIE MAE MCKEE
Mrs. Annie Mae McKee Funeral service was held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at First Missionary Baptist Church Greenville. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery; Rev. Lionel Davis Sr., Pastor; Hudson Funeral Service directed.
Read MoreDUANE JAQUA WILLIAMS
Dec. 6, 1941 – March 1, 2024 Duane Jaqua Williams, M.D. born on Dec. 6, 1941, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, and passed away in Greenville, Butler County, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.W. and Bessie Suitte,…
Read MoreEDDIE BELLE PHILLIPS BLACKBURN
April 21, 1936 – March 2, 2024 Mrs. Eddie Belle Phillips Blackburn, 87, a resident of Georgiana, passed away at her resident on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, beginning at 2 p.m. from Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Mike Phillips officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing. Burial…
Read MoreGreenville appoints new fire chief
Douglas J. Belletete was appointed as Greenville’s newest fire chief on Monday, Feb. 26, at the city council meeting. The council voted unanimously to approve Belletete’s hire. He is originally from Decatur and after being away from Alabama is glad to be back home. He said to the council, “I’d like to thank God and…
Read MoreAg stats reflects tough economy
BY MARLEE JACKSON Recently released data is lending extra credence to Alabama farmers’ reality: Times are tough. High input costs, low profit margins and farm consolidation helped shrink Alabama’s overall farm numbers from 2017 to 2022. Alabama lost 8% of farms in that period, according to U.S. Census of Agriculture data released Feb. 13.…
Read MoreAlabama Medieval Fantasy Festival is this weekend
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard The Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival (ALMFF) is back this weekend for another season of fun and festivities. The performers and volunteers are ready to welcome everyone to the Kingdom of Dragoncroft. Brian Perry is a long-time participant with the festival. He plays the characters Captain Silver Wolf…
Read MoreTigers claim second in tourney
The Greenville Lady Tigers softball team claim second place in the Rodney “Rollo” Bush 5th Annual Softball Tournament held at the Greenville Sportsplex this past weekend. Ten teams competed by beginning pool play on Friday and competing in playoffs of Saturday. Greenville first beat McKenzie and then lost to Oak Grove on Friday evening. On…
Read MoreTerrell Tennis Classic aced
The 3rd annual Bobby Terrell Tennis Classic was held in Greenville this weekend. Forty-eight players competed in 55 matches in four divisions including two of Mr. Bobby’s granddaughters, Terrell Bannon Ewing and Ashley Brannon. Faith Baker was the winner of intermediate singles, and the runner-up was Jase Butts. In intermediate doubles, winners were Ashley Daniel…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard This week I will write about the Arkansas and Auburn’s record for 10 win seasons. The Razorbacks joined the SEC in 1992. Arkansas was a member of the Southwest Conference from 1916-1991. Until Frank Broyles arrived at Arkansas, there were no ten win seasons. Broyles had…
Read MoreLady Eagles have a busy week
Last week was a busy one in softball for the Lady Eagles beginning with a 7-2 loss to the Macon East Knights at home on Monday and ending as runners-up in their own tournament on Saturday. In pool play on Thursday, Fort Dale defeated the Springwood Wildcats 3-0 behind strong pitching from Anna Claire Thomas…
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