Butler County Fair wins Best of Show
The Butler County Fair Association (BCFA) was recently honored with the distinction ‘2023 Best of Fair’ at the Alabama Fair Association Convention on Feb. 3 The Butler County Fair is an event which the Kiwanis Club of Greenville hosts. Each year since 1954, with a few exceptions such as a hurricane and COVID in 2020…
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BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds Alabama citizens that there is one week left to register to vote before the 2024 Primary Election. “As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise this constitutional right,” said Secretary Allen.…
Read MoreCounty hoops recap
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard FDA highlights Monday, Feb. 5 AISA Tournament Elite 8 Eagles vs Springwood Girls: 54-31 loss Brinkley Long: 18 points, 11 rebounds Loss ends season: 13-9 Madison Freeman named AISA All-Star Season totals Brinkley Long: 297 points, 165rebound, single-game high score of 32 points Anna Claire Thomas: 54 assists,…
Read MoreBILLY WAYNE MITCHELL
May 15, 1953 – Feb. 3, 2024 Billy Wayne Mitchell, 70, a resident of Andalusia, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at 1401 Canterbury Road, Honoraville, Alabama 36042. Mr. Billy is preceded in death by his father,…
Read MoreJUDY ANN BURCH
April 28, 1950 – Feb. 5, 2024 Judy Ann Burch, 73, a resident of McKenzie, passed away Feb. 5, 2024. Mrs. Judy was preceded in death by her father, G. W. Evers; mother, Sarah Elizabeth Evers; brother, Alan Enzor; and sisters, Mildred Gandy and Patsy Brooks. Mrs. Judy is survived by her husband of 58…
Read MoreDOROTHY M. PEAVY
Feb. 19, 1932 – Feb. 6, 2024 Dorothy M Peavy, 91, a resident of McKenzie passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, beginning at 11 a.m. from Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bryon Ward officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing.…
Read MoreJAMES RAY CAUTHEN
Oct. 22, 1952 – Feb. 8, 2024 James Ray Cauthen, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the age of 71. Graveside Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. at Cauthen Cemetery in Highland Home with Minister Charles Box officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. James was…
Read MoreTERRY JOHNSON DEARDEN, SR.
March 24, 1940 – Feb. 9, 2024 Mr. Terry Johnson Dearden, Sr., of Andalusia died, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, after a brief illness. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Robert, and Jennie Elizabeth Jacobson Dearden. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Teresa Dearden; children, Terry John Dearden, Jr.,…
Read MoreLife Changing Missions enriching lives
BY JEANNE K. CALLEN The Greenville Standard Last Saturday evening, parents, grandparents and friends were treated to a delicious meal at The Armory in Fort Deposit in a beautifully decorated dining room, prepared by 29 young men and young ladies who participated in a cooking class hosted by Pastor LaShunda Brown, owner of Life…
Read MoreInfo about absentee voting
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The absentee voting period for the March 5 Primary Election has begun. Voters may request an absentee ballot by writing or visiting their county Absentee Election Manager and providing the following information: Name and residential address; A copy of valid photo identification Election for which the ballot is…
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