Greenville edged by Carroll Eagles
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville High School (GHS) Tigers faced a regional foe in the Eagles of Carroll this past Friday in the new Tiger Stadium but came up just short of a win, losing 35-33. The Eagles were quick to the air and led the Tigers 14-0 in the first…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child nears
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Although Christmas is still many weeks away, it is time for those who are interested in taking part in Operation Christmas Child (OCC) to get their shoeboxes filled with goodies in order to ship them to underserved children in developing countries across the world. OCC is a project…
Read MorePost 24 annual Turkey Shoot Nov. 4
BY WALTER PARMER Former Post #24 & District #34 Commander Post #24 conducts an annual turkey shoot to raise funds for Boys and Girls State participation. Each year four boys and three girls attend a week long program to learn more about state and local governments. The turkey shoot will be held at the…
Read MoreChamber Fall Banquet entertains
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greenville Butler County Public Library co-hosted its Fall Supper Social Thursday night at the Greenville-Butler County Library’s Camellia Pavilion. Nearly 200 guests gathered to enjoy a southern style feast of pulled pork, chicken tenders, baked beans, Mac and Cheese, coke slaw, and a variety of desserts catered…
Read MoreTruth about the face: Is Henry Wells the face in the courthouse window?
By P.J. Gossett, Journal Record (Hamilton, AL) CARROLLTON — Most north and west citizens of Alabama have at least heard about the “Face in the Courthouse Window” or the “Ghost in the Garret” in Carrollton (Pickens County.) Many have seen the image for themselves. And many of these know the tale behind said face,…
Read MoreANNETTE FEAGIN STALLWORTH
Jan. 17, 1955 – Oct. 21, 2023 Annette Feagin Stallworth, 68, a resident of Georgiana, died at her residence on Oct. 21, 2023. Graveside Service was held Tuesday, Oct. 24, beginning at 1 p.m. at Olive Branch Cemetery, Georgiana, with Elder John Feagin officiating with Johnson Funeral Home directing. Annette was preceded in death by…
Read MoreDERYL WAYNE HUGGINS
Feb. 22, 1937 – Oct. 18, 2023 Mr. Deryl Wayne Huggins, age 86, of Georgiana, died peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. A private memorial service will be held for the family and to honor Deryl at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to…
Read MoreIMA JAY BUSH
Dec. 9, 1931 – Oct. 15, 2023 Ima Jay Bush passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 15, 2023 at the age of 91. Jay was a caring wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Oct. 22, beginning at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home,…
Read MoreROY LARRY SMITH, SR.
Sept. 22, 1948 – Oct. 2, 2023 Reverend Roy Larry Smith, Sr., 75, a resident of McKenzie passed away on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, with Bro. Roy Smith and Troy Smith officiating. The family received…
Read MoreORD WEBSTER GARNER
Jan. 30, 1930 – Sept. 18, 2023 Ord Webster Garner, age 93, of Chuluota, Fla., passed away on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. He was born on January 30, 1930, in Garland. Ord, also known as PawPaw, was a loving and giving person who had a deep love for the Lord, his family…
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