This day in sports history
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…
Read MoreMYRTIS L. BUTLER
Jan. 12, 1934 – July 1, 2023 After an extended illness, Myrtis L. Butler, age 89 of Greenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 1, with her family at her side. Graveside services were held for Myrtis on Friday, July 7, at Magnolia Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m.…
Read MoreAnnual Butler County Heritage Cook-off July 8
It is once again the time of year when the Butler County Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Committee hosts its annual cook-off. This is the 16th annual heritage cook-off for Butler County. Dixie Black, BCFFWLC Chair is calling all cooks, male or female, 18 years of age or older to enter this contest. Contestants must be…
Read MoreDemolition of Boss building underway
The Boss Manufacturing building is currently being demolished under Phase I for Soil Excavation and Demolition through a Brownfield Grant. The process for the demolition began in 2021 and involved a community input meeting for redevelopment recommendations for the site. The work is being done by Ray Environmental from Foley after the City of Greenville…
Read MoreHappy 4th of July
If you happen out to the Greenville Bypass, you will probably notice a rather large United States flag waving in the breeze. It is annually hung between two utility trucks and represents Darren Bryan’s gift of remembrance for the real meaning for the 4th of July celebration. To follow is the text of the first…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Friday, June 9, was the Sixth Annual Butler County Bama Club/Big C Colin MacGuire Endowed Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year, there were 68 golfers for the best turnout ever for the tournament. Players competed in a Four Man Best Ball Scramble. Cody Wesley’s team won it.…
Read MoreSAMUEL LAMAR PARMER
March 28, 1942 – June 26, 2023 Samuel Lamar Parmer, 81, of Greenville, died after an extended illness on Monday, June 26, 2023. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 29, beginning at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Randy Harvill officiating. Visitation was held one hour before the service,…
Read MoreBetty Marie Butler
April 14, 1940 – June 24, 2023 Betty Marie Butler, 83, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Betty was born on April 14, 1940 in Brooks County, Georgia to Ray Burkhalter Lee and Elinor Black Lee. Betty graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1958. In 1958, Betty married Oysterreicher “Rick” Butler and…
Read MoreDHR seeks foster homes for elderly, disabled adults
As the state’s population ages, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking adult foster homes to help protect and care for vulnerable adults at risk for mistreatment. Adult foster care enables at-risk elderly and disabled adults to stay in homes instead of institutional settings when relocation is necessary to keep them safe. More…
Read MoreLansdon celebrates 102
Erin Kennedy Lansdon celebrated her 102nd birthday June 23, 2023. Pictured clockwise, Erin Kennedy Lansdon holding her many birthday cards; daughters, Pratha Harrison and Sheron Poole; and granddaughter, Amy Harrison Bryan. The sunflower bouquet Amy is holding was grown by husband Darren Bryan! (Photo submitted)
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