Eagle tennis
The Fort Dale girls tennis team swept Monroe Academy 7-0 at home on March 14, and lost to Morgan Academy 2-5 in Selma on March 16. The boys team beat Monroe 6-1 and fell to Morgan 0-7. “We had a tough loss against a very talented Morgan team,” reported tennis coach Jennie Hamilton. “Brody Stringer…
Read MoreALBBAA ‘Big Gobbler’ photo contest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Alabama’s 2023 turkey season begins, the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) reminds all hunters to enter the 11th annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest. The ALBBAA’s annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest is designed to showcase Alabama’s Black Belt, which is widely regarded as one of America’s best areas for wild turkey…
Read MoreBARBARA ANN WILLIAMSON PAUL
Jan. 15, 1952 – March 19, 2023 Barbara Ann Williamson Paul, age 71, of Greenville, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023 surrounded by love. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, March 21, at Faith Hill Baptist Church Cemetery beginning at 2 p.m. with Brother Ronnie Boulware officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Barbara was preceded…
Read MoreJOHN HILLARY WOOD
April 26, 1935 – March 22, 2023 John Hillary Wood, 87, of Pigeon Creek, Alabama passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Mr. Wood was a graduate of Greenville High School and The University of Florida Forest Ranger School. Mr. Wood started his career in forestry with Pomeroy & McGowin of Monticello, Ark. He…
Read MoreLeckie Scholarship now open
The “Miss Elizabeth” D. Leckie Scholarship is given annually to deserving Butler County students in hopes they will see the advantage of returning to Butler County to live and work after they complete their education. The scholarship is open to students (former or current) of the Butler County School System, Fort Dale Academy or an…
Read MoreP-EBT Benefits coming to 530K kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) recently announced plans to issue Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to an estimated 530,000 children who receive free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program. Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept…
Read MoreFDA HOLDS ANNUAL PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Regina Parker’s and Michaela Gardner’s fourth grade classes at Fort Dale Academy presented their annual Patriotic Program on March 15. The program opened with the presentation of the colors, a welcome from Uncle Sam, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem. The colorfully costumed students then entertained…
Read MoreMarch is Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed March 2023 ‘Prescribed Fire Awareness’ Month in the state of Alabama. A coalition of state, federal, and private organizations under the umbrella of the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council requested the proclamation to raise awareness of the essential role that fire plays in both the stewardship of our natural resources and…
Read MoreGHS diamond play
Greenville High School Tiger Christian Hill is pictured on the mound against Brew Tech on Saturday, March 18. The Tigers claimed a 7-2 victory. Hill started on the mound and pitched a complete game, striking out 12 while giving up only one earned run. Benton Taylor led the Tigers in batting with two hits and…
Read MoreEagle softball
The Fort Dale Lady Eagles softball team has been busy on the diamond, going 2-2 last week. Fort Dale opened the week on March 13 with a 4-8 loss to region rival Clarke Prep Gators at home before traveling to Grove Hill to play Clarke Prep again, splitting the double header with an 11-2 loss…
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