44TH ANNUAL HANK FEST A NATURAL HIT
The City of Georgiana was alive for the 44th annual Hank Williams Music Festival this past weekend. Folks from near and far made the trip to enjoy the entertainers/music, food, and comradery. Several local musicians were on scene to either perform at the festival or the Georgiana Opry House. One performer, Edward Johannsson from Sweden…
Read MoreBlessing in disguise for Hope Afield
Many of you have asked, “Did they catch who killed the pet goats?” Currently, the answer is “no” the vandals were never caught. However, that is not the rest of the story. God used that tragedy to bless us beyond measure. Our Facebook article had 10,822 hits. Thousands across the Southeast now know about the…
Read MoreALBBAA 2023 Best Fish Photo Contest
Alabama’s Black Belt features some of the best fishing found anywhere in America. There’s Lake Eufaula along the Georgia border. There’s Miller’s Ferry on the Alabama River near Camden. There’s the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers in West Alabama. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is again sponsoring its annual Best Fish Photo Contest,…
Read MoreDixie Minors All-Stars announced
On Thursday, June 1, Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced All-Stars for Dixie Minors Baseball (ages 9-10). Pictured (L-R) are Austin Heartsill, Paxton Barbaree, JaMari Robinson, A’meer Simmons, Caleb Booker, Kollin Shell, Braxton Willis, Lane Taylor, Caleb Stone, Wyatt Reynolds, and Emariyon Rudolph. Coaches are Brad Heartsill, Buck Taylor, and Cade Tillery. They will begin…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Bill Davis (pk) (1971-73) was from Columbus, Ga. and was a starter on the 1973 National Championsip Team. His older brothers, Tim and Steve, kicked at Bama during the 1960’s. Bucky Berrey (pk) (1974-76) saved Alabama from total embarrassment by kicking the winning field goal against…
Read MoreBESSIE L. SMITH
April 17, 1937 – May 29, 2023 Bessie L Smith, age 86, of Georgiana, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. The family received friends on Saturday June 3, from 10-11 a.m. until the celebration of Bessie Smith life began. at Johnson Funeral Home in Georgiana. Burial followed in Providence Cemetery at McKenzie. Mrs. Smith…
Read MoreMAGDALENE GRANT
Oct. 3, 1926 – May 27, 2023 Magdalene Grant, age 96 of Greenville, died on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, May 30, at Spring Creek Baptist Church beginning at 2 p.m. with Brother John Massey officiating. The family received friends for visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial followed…
Read MoreLOVELIA MITCHELL SCOTT
Nov. 6, 1946 – May 29,2023 Mrs. Lovelia Mitchell Scott, 76, a resident of Greenville, died on Monday, May 29, 2023. Graveside funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Magnolia Cemetery in Greenville. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband, Claud Scott and brother, Wilford Mitchell. She is…
Read MoreLions honor Memorial Day
On Monday, May 19, people all over the United States observed Memorial Day. Locally, The Greenville Lion’s Club held their annual 20th Memorial Day Celebration at the Greenville High School auditorium with a sizeable crowd in attendance. There were 34 veterans in attendance. The event began with the Gospel Chimes performing a selection of music.…
Read MoreBCSO seeks info on attempted murder
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Investigators say on Saturday, May 20, they responded to the Greenville Hospital Emergency Room in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim. Investigators said the victim stated they were leaving…
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