Eagles season ends
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles football season has ended after the Lee-Scott Warriors bested them 42-3 in the second round of the Alabama Independent School Association second round of playoffs. The Warriors drew first blood with touchdown in the opening quarter to claim a 7-0 lead. Fort Dale…
Read MoreGHS band members march with Auburn University
Five students representing the Greenville Tiger Pride Marching Band were given the opportunity to participate with the Auburn University Marching Honor Band during halftime at the New Mexico State game. Pictured kneeling is Mason Godwin; standing (L-R) are Ella Gates, Griffin Barganier, Kenidy Watson, and Lola Miller. (Photo submitted)
Read MoreTHOMAS ROBERT HOLLINGSWORTH
Thomas Robert Hollingshead, age 86, a resident of Braggs, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, Nov. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Mason Halacker officiating. The family received friends on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5-7 p.m. in the chapel…
Read MoreTHOMAS RICHARD PONDER
Thomas Richard Ponder, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at the age of 70. Graveside Services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 beginning at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer East Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Tim Skipper officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family received friends for visitation in…
Read MoreIvey bans burning statewide
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, Nov. 15, issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ She signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration which prohibits all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order was effective Nov. 9, 2023, at 8 a.m. CST. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which greatly increases the potential for dangerous wildfire activity. State…
Read MoreIvey pardons Giblet and Puddin’
Commissioner Rick Pate joined Governor Kay Ivey, Alabama Poultry & Egg Association Chief Executive Officer Johnny Adams, and Becky Bates Sloane and Michelle Sloane of Bates House of Turkey for the 75th Annual Turkey Pardoning. For the upcoming Thanksgiving season, turkeys Giblet and Puddin’ were pardoned at the Governor’s Mansion. Bates Turkey Farm has presented…
Read MoreRose Memorial Library open for 95 years
BY VIVIAN TAYLOR What happened 95 years ago? Butler County’s longest continuously working library opened its doors in November of 1927. According to an article in “The Butler County News” newspaper dated Oct. 27, 1927 (Vol 17 No 47), Georgiana business owner and philanthropist, Thaddeus Rose, made it possible, with his generous offer of…
Read MorePanthers slaughter Keith
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Georgiana Panthers were at home at for the first round of the AHSAA Regional playoffs. The navy blue and gold Keith Bears of Orville came into Harmon Field with a 6-3 record for the matchup. Despite a steady light rain the Panthers shutout the Bears. 61-0…
Read MoreEagles season ends
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles football season has ended after the Lee-Scott Warriors bested them 42-3 in the second round of the Alabama Independent School Association second round of playoffs. The Warriors drew first blood with touchdown in the opening quarter to claim a 7-0 lead. Fort Dale…
Read MoreFLETCHER CURRY
Dec. 4, 1916 – Nov. 6, 2023 Funeral Service for the late Deacon Fletcher Curry at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, was held Tuesday, Nov, 14, 2023, at 12 noon with Rev. Dennis McCant, Pastor and Min. Alfred Barganier Eulogist. Burial followed in the Olive Branch Cemetery Georgiana. Hudson Funeral Service directed. Deacon Fletcher…
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