GPD holds annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department (GPD) recently honored the sacrifices of local law enforcement personnel at its 24th annual Memorial Service. Also joining to honor officers were members of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). The service was held Thursday, May 8, at the Lurleen B.Wallace Community College Wendell…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will discuss the starting linebackers for Alabama during the Wishbone Era. Jeff Rouzie (1971) was from Jacksonville, Fla. He was a very good player and had a pro future but an auto accident negated his chances. Later, he coached linebackers at Alabama under Bryant,…
Read MoreEagles hold intersquad game
Fort Dale Academy football wrapped up eight days of spring training last week with a Red-versus-Blue intersquad game. Defense dominated the match-up on both sides with the first score coming in the 3rd quarter off a safety for the red team. The blue team threatened several times but was unable to convert any of their…
Read MoreDixie Mites battle
Astros runner, Jaxon Clanton attempts to make first base as Red’s first baseman, Cameron Hollyfield, awaits a throw. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MorePARLIAN PETERSON
Parlian Peterson Funeral Service was held Monday, May 22, 2023, from Union Missionary Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery, Honoraville, Alabama. Pastor Jonathan Townsend officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed.
Read MoreRabies clinics start June 5
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Clay Hill Animal Clinic annual rabies vaccination clinic is approaching soon and will be making its way through different Butler County communities to provide rabies clinics for residents who live in rural areas. According to Clay Hill Animal Clinic, they clinics will begin June 5 and continue through…
Read MoreCommission resolves to fund Butler County School System
At the Tuesday, May 9, Butler County Commission meeting, several members representing the Butler County School System (BCSS) were at the meeting to receive a resolution the commission passed in March. The resolution gives the BCSS 25% of the monthly Simplified Sellers Use Tax. This tax represents sales tax collected from products/items bought through the…
Read MoreThe BCCF starts a garden
The Butler County Extension (BCE) has joined forces with the Butler County Commission and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office to plant a garden. The garden will help supply fresh produce for the inmates of the Butler County Correctional Facility. Sharlean Briggs, BCE agent, noted that she was approached by the county to help with the…
Read MoreFDA competes in AISA sporting clays Proceeds benefit Sampley
BY JEANNE K. CALLEN The Greenville Standard Monday, May 8 the AISA State Sporting Clay Championship was held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club (LWSSC) in Montgomery. The event this year was named the Sporting Clays Classic Benefitting Hayden Sampley. Hayden is a team member as well as a Fort Dale Academy (FDA)…
Read MoreFort Dale Academy varsity soccer awards
The Fort Dale Athletic Club held their Spring Sports Banquet at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Tuesday, May 9. The well-attended event honored athletes from baseball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, and track. Fort Dale Academy varsity soccer awards Seated left to right: Sydney Blackmon (Offensive Honorable Mention), Kate Slagley (Offensive Player of…
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