Rain brings update to burn bans
With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission has eased fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, all burn restrictions will be lifted in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. In the northern half of the state,…
Read MoreGREENVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE DEC. 5
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 5 as an eagerly awaited holiday event returns to downtown Greenville. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Greenville has slated its annual Christmas Parade to kick off downtown at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland.” Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce director Tracy Salter said…
Read MoreIt’s Raining 3’s
BY GLENN BRANUM If you have ridden by Springwood Drive in the Woodland Heights subdivision on most any afternoon in the last few years, it is likely that you heard the pounding of a basketball on the concrete. And more than likely, it was Sawyer Fossett in his driveway practicing his shooting skills. A…
Read MoreAHSAA state playoffs close
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The football season is over for all of the Butler and surrounding county teams. The Fort Dale Eagles were a shining star this season finishing at 9-3 overall and third at 5-2 in the Alabama Independent School Association class 3A. Two of their losses came at the…
Read MoreFRED CARLTON BEVERLY
Jan. 21, 1933 – Nov. 24, 2023 Mr. Fred C. Beverly, 90, of Red Level, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at his residence. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Morrow Chapel Cemetery in Georgiana. He…
Read MoreMARLON STEPHEN HARRELL
July 14, 1963 – Nov. 17, 2023 Marlon Stephen Harrell, 60, of Greenville, passed away Nov. 17, 2023. The family will have a private service at a later date. He was preceded in death by his wonderful parents, Cage and Jean Harrell. Stephen is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Twyla Blackwell Harrell;…
Read MoreROSANNA POULIN JONES
Aug. 6, 1938 – Nov. 25, 2023 Rosanna Poulin Jones, 85, a resident of Georgiana, passed away at her resident on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 29, beginning at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Gayle Woodard officiating. The family will receive friends…
Read MoreMARY JERNIGAN POWELL
Dec. 27, 1941 – Nov. 24, 2023 Mary Jernigan Powell, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at the age of 81. Graveside Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 28, beginning at 11 a.m. from Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Georgiana, with Brother Danny Dean officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The…
Read MoreSean of the South entertains Ritz patrons
Sean of the South (Sean Dietrich) gave a memorable performance at the Ritz Theater on Thursday, Nov. 16, to a packed house. He entertained the audience with music and humorous stories while playing several instruments including the banjo, guitar, fiddle and accordion. This was the second concert of the season for the Greenville Area Arts…
Read MoreAFC makes changes to ‘No Burn’ order
With rainfall amounts varying across the state this week, the Alabama Forestry Commission is lifting the No Burn order in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. Effective at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17, these counties will drop back to a Fire Alert. In those counties, burn permits will be issued to certified…
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