Friends set sights on record book
Sullivan and Beasley. Namath and Maynard. And for you younger readers, Tua and Devonta Smith. We can all remember these famous quarterback and receiver duos. Well, there are a couple of new kids on the block. Add the double “A” combination of Alford and Alvarez. Fort Dale seniors Ethan Alford and Alan Alvarez have the…
Read MoreEagles host Cougars for Jamboree
The Fort Dale Academy Eagles hosted the Crenshaw Christian Cougars in a late afternoon jamboree last Friday. “The scrimmage with CCA was a great opportunity to see our kids get out and compete,” said head coach Eric Folmar. “We were able to get some action on film for teaching purposes and that was the biggest…
Read MoreDONNA JOY WELBOURNE THOMAS
Dec. 8, 1953 – Aug. 4, 2023 Donna Joy Welbourne Thomas, 69, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama in Greenville, surrounded by her family. A private service for the family will be held at a later date. Ms. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, James Welbourne and…
Read MoreDOROTHY ANN SWEATT
Aug. 15, 1936 – Aug. 6, 2023 Mrs. Dorothy Ann Spann Sweatt, 86, a resident of Red Level, died at her residence on Aug 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Aug. 10, beginning at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, with Reverend Stanley Griffin officiating. The…
Read MoreCHARLIE GLENN MCCARTHY
May, 9, 1939 – Aug. 8, 203 Charlie Glenn McCarthy, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the age of 84. Funeral Services were held on Monday, Aug. 14, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Mr. Billy Alexander officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.…
Read MoreHow much Social Security will I receive?
By Dee Ann Caudel AARP Alabama State President While Social Security was never intended to be the only source of retirement income, it is a core part of Americans’ retirement security and often the only long-term, inflation-proof source of income for many Americans. In fact, 51 percent of Alabama residents age 65 and older…
Read MoreFAITH AND LOVE FOUND ON AN OFF THE FIELD
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard During the Alabama/Greenville Dixies Debs tournament play in Alexandria, La., team member Sy’Nya Edwards suffered a severe ankle sprain Sunday evening, July 30, during Greenville’s win against the North Carolina Dixie Debs. After the game, Edwards was sitting in the hotel lobby, waiting to be taken to a…
Read MoreALDOR provides guidance for overtime
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) recently published guidance on their website for reporting overtime pay that will be exempt from income tax for the upcoming tax year, along with some frequently asked questions and other relevant information. For the tax year beginning on or after Jan. 1,…
Read MoreEagles state power lifting champs
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy power lifting team brought home a state championship for the second year in a row following an outstanding performance at the state meet last week hosted by Pickens Academy. Readers may recall that Fort Dale brought home the 2022-23 title last February. The AISA…
Read MoreAn editorial: Why city ball matters
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard After being asked out of so called coaching retirement last year to help the Greenville Parks and Recreation Department, I found myself in remembrance of the years I spent playing mite league football, and playing and coaching Dixie baseball teams in the City of Greenville leagues. I played…
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