This day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will write about Championship Weekend 2023. Friday, Dec. 1, the PAC 12 CHAMPIONSHIP was played in Las Vegas. It was a rematch between Washington and Oregon from earlier in the regular season. Washington won the first game 36-33. In the championship, Washington won again…
Read MoreRONNIE NELSON BLACK
Nov. 25, 1950 –Dec. 7, 2023 Mr. Ronnie Nelson Black, age 73, of Georgiana, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Funeral Services were held at Love’s Way Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 10, beginning at 2 p.m. with Brother Mike Holcombe officiating. The family began receiving friends for visitation at 12:30 p.m. until service…
Read MoreBETTY BROADWAY SIMMONS
Feb. 21, 1936 – Dec. 6, 2023 Betty Broadway Simmons, 87 of Forest Home, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 8, beginning at 1 p.m. at Forest Home Baptist Church with Brother Neal Kelley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The…
Read MoreLINDA LOWERY KELLEY
May 4, 1949 – Dec. 2, 2023 Linda Lowery Kelley, age 74, of Georgiana, died on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at her residence surrounded by love. Visitation was held on Monday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 p.m. from the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, beginning at 11 a.m.…
Read MoreWILLIAM JACOB PHELPS
June 29, 1932 – Nov. 29, 2023 William “Bill” Jacob Phelps, 91, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023. Born on June 29, 1932, to loving parents Jacob Phelps and Mary Helen Foster, Bill spent his childhood on the family’s historic 1891 homestead in the Midway community of Butler County. Bill was preceded in death…
Read MoreCamellias at St. Thomas
Camellia sasanquas are in full bloom on the west side of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville dropping many petals to form a white carpet on the underlying greenery. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read More6 ways for sound mental health
By Stan Popovich Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any…
Read MoreLewises celebrates 50th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Willie Earl and Beaster H. Lewis of Greenville, Alabama celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17. The couple was re-united in holy matrimony as they pledged their love and commitment to each other in a double ring vow renewal ceremony at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol…
Read MoreTiger Pride Band students visit USA
Recently three Greenville High School Tiger Pride Band members attended the University of South Alabama Marching Honor Band on Nov. 11th. Pictured from left are Tyler McHenry, Griffin Barganier and Daven McCullough. (Photo submitted)
Read MoreBragging rights for a year
As is the annual tradition, employees of Butler County, who work at the courthouse, posed for a picture on Wednesday, Nov. 22 sporting their team colors for the upcoming Alabama vs. Auburn game. Alabama won Saturday’s game 27-24 in the last seconds to claim bragging rights for a whole year. (Photo submitted)
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