This day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Wednesday Jan. 10, 2024 will be a day, Alabama football fans will remember. That was the day, Nick Saban decided to retire. When Saban was hired, he said sit back and enjoy the ride. It has been a fun ride. Saban was the head coach for…
Read MoreCLINTON SHANNON SIMS
Nov. 25, 1942 – Jan. 10, 2024 Clinton Shannon Sims, 81, of Evergreen, passed away on Jan. 10, 2024. He was born on Nov. 25, 1942, to Clinton Joseph Sims and Gladys Lovelia Hester Sims in Georgiana. Shan proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Prior to his service in the military, Shan graduated from Conecuh…
Read MoreFirst timers guide for bloom entries in the 2024 Beeland Park Camellia Show
The morning of the show or the day before the show, select for your entry a well-formed bloom without a blemish on any petals or deformity. Clip the bloom with enough stem to emerge in a shallow 1 1/2-inch deep cup. Include at least one leaf (without blemishes) from the bush to be shown along…
Read More6 Tips to discuss mental health with others
BY STAN POPOVICH It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people may be understanding, there is usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you. As a result, here are six…
Read MorePrayer Warrior Boot Camp at SBC January 13
Southside Baptist Church Women’s Ministry, SALT, (Service Abounding in Love and Truth) would like to invite all the ladies in the community to attend a special event on Saturday, Jan. 13. They are hosting a mini women’s conference on prayer, Prayer Warrior Boot Camp 2024. Registration, along with a light breakfast, will begin at 8:30…
Read MoreDR. MARTIN LUTHER KING’S LEGACY HONORED
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Martin Luther King was born in Atlanta on Jan. 15, 1929. He was a gifted student and attended segregated public schools and at the age of 15 was admitted to Morehouse College where he studied medicine and law. In 1948, he graduated and entered Crozer Theological Seminary in…
Read MoreHonors grow for Lawrence
Jon Nolan Lawrence was recently selected as one of three Alabama Independent School Association finalists for football top lineman by the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA). The winner will be announced at the ASWA Banquet Jan. 16, at the Montgomery Renaissance. Lawrence has announced his commitment to further his education and football career at the…
Read MoreFossett breaks 3-point record at FDA
Fort Dale Academy Eagle Sawyer Fossett broke the career record for thee3-point shots at the school against Monroe Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 2. For the night, he hit four 3-point shots. He now has 145 breaking Brett Paulk’s record of 144 from 2000-2004. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreCounty hoops recap
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard FDA highlights Tuesday, Jan. 2 Eagles vs Monroe Boys: 54-35 win Sawyer Fossett: 14 points Dain Winters: 11 points Girls: 48-40 win Brinkley Long: 14 points Caden McNaughton: 11 points Friday, Jan. 5 Eagles vs Bessemer Boys: 63-55 loss Sawyer Fossett: 15 points Ty Carter: 11 points…
Read MoreCOL. CHARLES GLENN SCOTT
July 2, 1931 – Dec. 17, 2023 Colonel (Ret) Charles Glenn Scott, 92, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., passed away on Dec. 17, 2023. He was born on July 2, 1931, to Charles Edward Scott, Jr. and Margaret Marell Mixon Scott. Glenn proudly served in the US Army for 30 years. His military associations were…
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