Minnie Coon recognized as a ‘Golden Sister’
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Local veteran educator MInie Coon was recognized as a “Golden Sister” by her chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (AΔK) for reaching the milestone of 50 years of membership. Coon was initiated in January of 1976 into Greenville’s Alabama Mu Chapter which was founded in 1957. Alpha Delta Kappa,…
Read MoreLighting dedication for Cross on I-65
BY RAN VAN COR The Greenville Standard If you’re traveling south on U.S. Interstate I-65 you’re sure to gasp in wonder as you pass Exit 101 at Owassa at a 125-foot structure that is a lighted cross beaming at you. Over 2,000 people sang the gospel Hymn “Old Rugged Cross” as a 125-foot tall…
Read MoreState of the City addresses
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Tuesday evening, the City of Greenville held a ‘State of the City’ event at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Greenville from the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center. It was well attended with almost a capacity crowd. At 5 p.m., the doors opened for a meet and greet session…
Read MoreLady Eagles blank Sparta
Fort Dale Lady Eagle Softball defeated Sparta Academy 15-0 at home on March 2. Freshman Allie Newton and senior Ceil Gregory showed out at the place, both going 3 for 3 with 3 RBI’s each. Pitching duties were shared by sophomore Ella Ealum and senior Kinsley Shipp. Pictured are second baseman Bradleigh Hickman (4) and…
Read MoreFDA baseball action
The Fort Dale baseball team is 5-4 on the season after defeating Sparta 11-1 at home and falling to Abbeville 5-1 on the road last week. They will host Escambia at home on March 12. Pictured is junior second baseman Hays Ellis who stole home on an exciting bit of base running following nearly being…
Read MoreEagles tennis sweeps the court
The Lady Eagles Tennis team defeated Restoration Academy 7-0 on the road Monday, March 2, and Southern Christian 6-1 at home Tuesday, March 3. On the boys’ side, the Eagles defeated Southern Christian 5-2. Pictured is the girls 2nd seeded sophomore Faith Baker who won four matches this week including two singles matches at 8-1…
Read MoreDAINE GLADWELL BULLOCK
March 16, 1952 – March 1, 2026 Mrs. Diane Gladwell Bullock, a resident of Georgiana, passed away at her home on March 1, 2026, at the age of 73. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 4, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Byron Ward and Rev. Gail Woodard. Burial…
Read MoreGARY D. SCHOFIELD
Oct. 7, 1948 – March 2, 2026 Gary D. Schofield, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the age of 77. A memorial service was held Thursday, March 5, beginning at 1 p.m. at Walnut Street Church of Christ with Minister Charles Box officiating. The family received friends for visitation…
Read MoreHANSEL L. STOKES
July 11, 1936 – March 4, 2026 Mr. Hansel L. Stokes, a resident of Fort Deposit, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 89. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 8, 2026 beginning at 2 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church with Brother John Ross Massey officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.…
Read MorePioneer Electric and local hospitals partner
Pioneer Electric Cooperative has invested in supporting rural healthcare in Butler and Crenshaw counties through Alabama’s Rural Hospital Investment Tax Credit program. Through the program, Pioneer Electric contributed $20,000 each to Crenshaw Community Hospital in Luverne and Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama in Greenville to support the continued delivery of essential health care services…
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