JULY JAMZ draws crowd
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce held its first summer concert series in Greenville’s downtown Few Street Park located next to Johnson Hardware. It was a hit according to the chamber. Local artists Kevin Pearcey and Joseph Ealum entertained the crowd with some great classics and Kalee Russell joined in for a few songs, too.…
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BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard It’s 49 days before college football kicks off. Georgia is the pick for SEC and the National Championship, but they have to find a quarterback. If Georgia goes undefeated in the regular season, the Dawgs will have a 29 game winning streak. If that is the…
Read MoreTONY EDWARD BOUTWELL
Jan. 17, 1960 – July 9, 2023 Tony Edward Boutwell, age 63, of Greenville, died after a brief illness on Sunday, July 9, 2023 surrounded by love. Graveside Services were held Tuesday, July 11, beginning at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Jeffrey Hesterman officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home Directing. Tony was…
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Sept. 30, 1941 – July 10, 2023 Glenda Sue Smith, age 81 of Georgiana, died on Monday, July 10, 2023, surrounded by love. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, July 13, beginning at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Reverend Randy Harvill officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation one…
Read MoreELLA MAE MCCARTER
June 25, 1931 – July 11, 2023 Ella Mae McCarter, age 92 of McKenzie, Alabama, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by love. Funeral Services were be held on Saturday, July 15, beginning at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Reverend Gregory Howell officiating. The family received friends for visitation…
Read MoreMELVYN DOUGLAS STONE
Oct. 11, 1940 – July 12, 2023 Local humanitarian, banker, community leader and avid Auburn fan, Melvyn Stone, 82, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. The family received friends on Sunday, July 16, at 2:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. at Dunklin Funeral Home in Greenville, with Rev.…
Read MoreBOOK REVIEW: 100 Things to Do in Alabama Before You Die
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard The second edition of Mary Johns Wilson’s book “100 Things to Do in Alabama Before You Die” was released in March, and it is a great resource for anyone planning a road trip through Alabama this summer. First published in 2019, the new edition highlights some of…
Read MoreGREENVILLE DIXIE DEBS WORLD SERIES BOUND
For only the second time in history, the Greenville Dixie Debs all-star team is headed to the World Series. The last time was in 2016. This year’s feat was accomplished when Greenville defeated Taylor/Rehobeth twice in succession at the Dixie State Championship held in Eufaula this past weekend. In game one, which was set in…
Read MoreButler County Heritage Cook Off delights
The Women’s Leadership Committee held the 16th Annual Butler County Heritage Cook Off Saturday, July 8. The category was baked cheesecake. First place winner was Wanda Stinson with Caramel Pecan Cheese Cake. 2nd place winner was Amy Doss with Santa Fe Cheesecake (in memory of Charlene Powell). 3rd place winner was Debbie Owens with Mini…
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BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard In last week’s article, I mentioned who attended Butler County Bama Club/Big C Colin MacGuire Endowed Scholarship Golf Tournament. I did not mention, Pat Thomas. Pat was the head student equipment manager on the 1978 National Championship Team. This football season will be the 45th Anniversary…
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