Amateur Radio ‘Field Day’ June 24
Members of the Jim Bell Wireless Association will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 24 at 2023 Sand Cut Road (Old Time Farm Day location). Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and…
Read MoreGAAC concert upcoming June 29
On Thursday, June 29 there will be a free concert offered, which is titled “Edward & Friends,” by the Greenville Area Arts Council (GAAC) at the Ritz Theater. In addition there will be a silent auction to raise funds for a GAAC scholarship/grant, which is intended to support the arts in Butler County. The concert…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today I will discuss the big football games of 1971 for the University of Alabama during the first year of the Wishbone Era. Opening game, Southern Cal at Los Angeles. Unveiled The Wishbone on USC. Jumped out to 17-0 lead. Halftime score 17-10. Neither team scored…
Read MoreGS holds basketball camp
Pictured are attendees of Georgiana School’s (GS) summer camp for basketball. There were 52 attendees this year. GS head basketball coach Kirk Norris administered the camp and provided instruction. Camp Awards: NBA, Campers of the Week – Janiya Stallworth and DeAnthony Matthews, Hot Shot Champion – Channin Peterson, Gotcha Champion – Channin Peterson, Free Throw…
Read MoreSHIRLEY ANN O’CONNOR
April 6, 1943 – May 28, 2023 Shirley Ann O’Connor passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2023 at the age of 80. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Larry Gaston presiding. Survivors include: children, Vickie Clark, Bo Newton, and LeAnn (Willis) Parker;…
Read MoreJAMES EDWARD BROOKS
Oct. 1, 1943 – June 1, 2023 James Edward Brooks, age 79, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Ed was born Oct. 1, 1943 to Johnny and Berthenia Brooks. Graveside Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 5, at South Butler Cemetery, Mckenzie, with Rev.…
Read MoreLESTER RAY LEE
March 4, 1944 – June 8, 2023 Lester Ray Lee, age 79, of McKenzie, passed away June 8, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He was born March 4, 1944, in McKenzie into a loving, tightknit, family. Raised on a tobacco farm, Lester learned the values…
Read MoreGLORIA WILLIS HEATH
May 10, 1939 – May 7, 2023 Gloria Willis Heath, age 83 from Greenville, passed away at her home in Columbus, Ga., May 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Herbert Willis and Mayme Wilkinson Willis; husband, Roland Lee Heath; and great nephew, Steven Darrington Thompson. She is survived by her…
Read MoreWILLIE MAY ROBINSON
Feb. 6, 1926 – June 2, 2023 Willie Mae Robinson was born Feb. 6, 1926 to the late Fred Lee Peterson and Mrs. Lucille Murphy. She departed this life on Friday, June 2, 2023, at home with family. Willie Mae graduated high school in 1945 and from Alabama State University with a Bachelors and Master’s…
Read MoreDAR remembers unsung hero
It was a sunny, cool Memorial Day morning as members of The Fort Dale Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met in Magnolia Cemetery to hold a memorial service at the grave of George Tyson Reese. Members were moved by Reese’s story and felt privileged to remember and honor the WWII veteran who died while…
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