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Alabama SB 113 signed into law

Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 113 into law today, which strengthens a patient’s rights by allowing their family members to be present in a hospital room during COVID or other sicknesses. During the height of the COVID pandemic, thousands of Alabamians died alone while their loved ones were forced to remain…

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Eagle baseball ends season

Fort Dale varsity baseball hosted Lee-Scott Academy in a best-of-three first round playoff series on Wednesday, April 26. The Eagles fell to the Warriors in both games 12-1 and 6-3, ending their season with a 16-16 record. Head coach Marshall Watts commented on the season saying, “This year’s team had some early arm issues from…

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Eagles honor soccer seniors

The Fort Dale Academy soccer family recently bid a farewell to four senior players. They are pictured (L-R) Eden Skipper, Caroline Hartley, coach Josh Wildermuth, Hannah Huggins, and Leah Davis. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)

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Eagles honors diamond seniors

Fort Dale Academy recently recognized their baseball and softball senior players. They are (L-R) Everette Black, Sterling Arnold, Brady Long, Lily Vandyke, Emma Cook, Clay Benson, Ty Kendrick, Garrett Simmons, and team photographer Bo Crawford. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)

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FDA soccer AISA All-stars

These Fort Dale soccer players participated in the AISA All-star game Saturday in Montgomery.  They are (L-R) Austin Garcia, Sawyer Fossett, Kate Slagley, Ty Carter, Alan Alvarez, Sydney Blackmon, Clay Gardner, and Brodie Killough. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)

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Nelson signs to cheer for Hawks

Georgiana High School senior cheerleader, Ireland Nelson, signed to join the Huntingdon cheer squad on Thursday, April 20. Pictured (L-R) are Becky Wood-Nelson (mother), cheerleader coach Valerie Willis, Ireland, and Noah Nelson (brother). (Photo by Scott Bentley)

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Russell signs to dance for Hawks

Fort Dale Academy senior dance team member, Kalee Russell, signed to join the Huntingdon dance team on Thursday, April 20. Pictured (L-R) are Byron Russell (father), Kaylee, Vicki Till (mother) and Ross Till. (Photo submitted)

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This day in sports history

BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard   Today, I will discuss the middle guards for Alabama during the Wishbone era. For the first three years of the Wishbone Era, Alabama ran a four man front. In 1974, they ran a five man front, until the end of the era. Gus White (1974-76) was…

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LYNWOOD DEKALB JAMES

Dec. 10, 1930 – April 20, 2023 Mr. Lynwood DeKalb James, age 92, of Tallassee, passed away on April 20, 2023. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 25, beginning at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home. The family received friends one hour prior to service time.  Burial followed in the Bethel…

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