FDA Valedictorian and Salutatorian
The Fort Dale Academy 2023 Valedictorian is Brody Stringer (right) with a weighted average of 103.533. He is the son of Russell and Jennifer Stringer. The 2023 Salutatorian is Anna Son (left) who is the daughter of Jinhan and Edie Son with a weighted average of 102.5. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreHANK WILLIAMS SR. FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
BY GERALD HODGES The 44th Annual Salute to a Legend will be held Friday and Saturday, June 2-3 at the Hank Williams Music Park in Georgiana. The festival will celebrate the legendary singer’s 100th birthday. Famed, actor/singer/songwriter, Jason Petty will perform a special tribute to the famed singer as part of the event. There…
Read MoreDixie Angels All-Stars announced
On Thursday, May 25, Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced All-Stars for the Dixie Angels (ages 9-10). Pictured (front row L-R) are Baylee Rose Howell, Kamaria Maye, Quinn Sexton, Kaydence Kelley, Madalyn Scott, Kendall Boswell, McKenna Anthony, Claire Tetter, Charlee Whitaker, Maddie Sikes, Anna Clark Hickman, and Shondrea Lawson; second row, coaches, Angela Kelley and …
Read MoreDixie Darlings All-Stars announced
On Thursday, May 25, Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced All-Stars for the Dixie Darlings (ages 7-8). Pictured (L-R) are Callie Chun, Bella Howell, Addison Luckie, Mary Lee McLendon, Maggie Lee Bourne, Mary McCormick, Lennox Vinson, Blakely Seale, Brenyn Hicks, Reese Hartley, Jill Bowman, and Lynlee Till. Josh McLendon will be their coach. They will…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will discuss the starting defensive backs during the Wishbone Era. Steve Williams (1971) was from Moline, Ill. He was also a sprinter on the track team. He played in the NFL and WFL (Birmingham). Steve Higginbotham (1971) was from Scottsboro. He led the SEC…
Read MoreAVANELL MYRICK
June 18, 1947 – May 20, 2023 Avanell Myrick, age 75, of McKenzie, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. A Gathering of Family and Friends was held on Thursday, May 25, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, Georgiana. Graveside Service was held on Thursday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive West…
Read MoreDONNIE RAY SKIPPER
Feb. 15, 1946 – May 21, 2023 Donnie Ray Skipper, age 77, of Georgiana, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. A Gathering of Family and Friends was held Tuesday, May 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, Georgiana. Graveside Service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Providence Cemetery, Georgiana, with…
Read MoreROY ENNIS QUATES
Nov. 28, 1957 – May 22, 2023 Roy Ennis Quates, age 65, of Glenwood, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Gracie Hooks Quates and a sister, Joyce Ann Coker. Roy is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Green (Jason); four brothers, Clarence Quates (Vicky), Eddie…
Read MoreLions Memorial Day Celebration May 29
The Greenville Lions Club will host its annual Memorial Day Celebration Monday, May 29. The event will take place in the Greenville High School Auditorium. Entertainment will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the official program kicking off at 10:30 a.m. This year’s speaker is Retired Chief Master Sergeant James Zorn. A Greenville resident, Zorn, who…
Read MoreGRADUATIONS BRING JOY AND TEARS
Georgiana School Valedictorian Timber Black (right) and Salutatorian Jakieriah Rivers. Black and Rivers graduated with a 4.2 and 3.9 GPA respectively. (Bruce Branum | The Standard) Greenville High School Valedictorian Vivian Gates (right) and Salutatorian Taylor Hovis. Gates and Hovis graduated with a 4.2 and 4.0 GPA respectively. (Bruce Branum | The Standard) McKenzie School…
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