Fort Dale Academy tennis and golf 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 tennis and golf awards Seated left to right: Anna Son (Senior and 3rd Seed), Marie Scott (Senior,…
Read MoreFort Dale Academy varsity baseball and softball 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 baseball and softball awards Seated left to right: Bailey Lambert (Best Offenses Player), Madison Freeman (Coaches…
Read MoreHill signs with ASU
Greenville High School Tiger senior Christian Hill recently signed to play baseball for Alabama State University on Tuesday, May 9. He was joined by family, teachers, and fellow students. Pictured (L-R) are Lou Guy, Tina Guy (Christian’s mother), Christian Hill, Mandus Hill (Christian’s father) and GHS head baseball coach Josh Beverly.(Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreSimmons and Arnold sign with Hawks
Fort Dale Academy Eagle senior football players Garrett Simmons (left) and Sterling Arnold are pictured at their signing day, Tuesday, May 9. Both Simmons and Arnold signed to play football for the Huntingdon College Hawks. They were joined by family, teachers, and fellow students. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreVanDyke named to the AISA All-star
Fort Dale Academy’s Lily Vandyke was named to the AISA All-star Team and recently participated in the game held at Lagoon Park in Montgomery. VanDyke, a standout three-sport athlete, plans to play volleyball for Huntingdon College in the fall. She is the daughter of Resa Bates. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreJEAN MILLER
April 18, 1933 – May 13, 2023 Jean Miller, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the age of 90. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, May 16, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home. Burial follow in Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends one…
Read MoreMYLAN LOUISE BURKETT
Jan. 31, 1932 – May 14, 2023 Mylan Stinson Burkett, age 91, of Georgiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023. Visitation was held at Johnson’s Funeral Home, Georgiana, from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 15. Graveside services were held at Ervin’s Family Cemetery, Tuesday, May 16, at 10…
Read MoreBCSN holds inaugural awards banquet
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Butler County Sports Network (BCSN) Inaugural Banquet was held at Dunbar Community Center on Sunday, May 7. Daniel Ingram was the emcee and opened the event which featured the naming of all-county teams for football, basketball, baseball, and softball plus player of the year awards for volleyball,…
Read MoreSherling Lake commemorated
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard A large crowd gathered Tuesday, April 25 as the City of Greenville and the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce held a dedication ceremony to unveil a sign marker celebrating the history and significance of Sherling Lake at the lake’s welcome center. The lake is named for Dan M.…
Read MoreScott and Benson 2023 Achievers
Fort Dale Academy seniors Maire Scott and Clay Benson were recipients of a $3,500 scholarship courtesy of the 2023 Achiever Award Scholarship ceremony, held at LBWCC Tuesday evening. Twenty-two Butler County student-athletes were nominated for this year’s award. More than 200 guests attended the banquet where each nominee was recognized. The Achiever Award Scholarship is…
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