BCCA holds spring meeting
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Butler County Cattlemen’s Association held their spring meeting at First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 29. The meeting included a presentation of scholarships, informative speakers, and fellowship over a steak sandwich meal sponsored by Alabama AG credit. Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association,…
Read MoreEagle softball closes season
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale varsity softball team recently closed out their season with a three-game appearance at the AISA state tournament at Lagoon Park. In their first game, they faced Glenwood and fell 14-2 in three innings. Catcher Lily VanDyke and left fielder Madison Freeman had a single each for the…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will dicuss 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 MoreKATIE GAFFORD HICKS
Oct. 4, 1934 – May 5, 2023 Katie Joyce Gafford Hicks, age 88, of Fort Deposit, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. A Gathering of Family and Friends was held Monday, May 8, at 10 a.m. until service time at Johnson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. Monday, May…
Read MoreDORIS M. BROWDER
Dec. 6, 1926 – May 2, 2023 Doris M. Browder, age 96, of McKenzie, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. A Gathering of Family and Friends was held on Friday, May 5, from 2:30 p.m. until service time at New Home Baptist Church, McKenzie. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 3:30 p.m.…
Read MoreSALLIE AMIDON
March 19, 1945 – May 1, 2023 Sallie Amidon, age 78, of McKenzie, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsongeorgiana.com for the Amidon family.
Read MoreTERESA CAROL CORKREN
Oct. 5, 1933 – April 29, 2023 Teresa Carol Corkren, age 89, of Greenville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Graveside Service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 3,at Liberty Cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home, Georgiana, directing arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsongeorgiana.com for the Corkren…
Read MoreThree local businesses forced to close
Three businesses have been forced to close for an indeterminate time due to a structural failure of the building façade over their business doors early Thursday morning, April 27. Fan Fan’s Alterations, Tax Guys, and Camellia Beauty Bar, which are located on Church Street, were the businesses affected. It is unknown at this time why…
Read MoreSenn is arrested in 2020 murder
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Joshua Senn, age 37 and from McKenzie, has been arrested on a murder charge and was placed in the Butler County Correction Facility on Tuesday, April 25. Senn has been accused of shooting Antonio Simmons multiple times with a 9mm pistol in 2020, resulting in Simmons’ death. According…
Read MoreBCSO seeks info on trailer theft
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a felony theft and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Investigators say on Thursday, April 13, during the evening an unknown subject drove onto Whittle Farms, located on Pineapple Highway in Butler County. The suspect exited their vehicle and stole a trailer and multiple items. Investigators…
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