SGC February meeting notes
The Sasanqua Garden Club welcomed certified wildlife biologist Frank Boyd to their February meeting on the 11th. A 1976 Auburn University graduate, Boyd has more than 45 years of experience beginning with the United States Forest Service in the southeastern bush country of Alaska and spreading across our country and down to the Caribbean Islands.…
Read MoreBlack History Oratorical & Art Contest announced
The Butler County 2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. The Butler County Civic League invites all the youth of Butler County to participate in our Black History Oratorical & Art Contest. The theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” This contest is open to students of all ages in the…
Read MoreLangford recognized by council
Greenville Parks & Recreation Department employee Matt Langford was recognized by the Greenville City Council at the Monday, Feb. 9, meeting for being name the District VI Professional of the Year. Langford was honored personally at the Alabama – Parks & Recreation hosted the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association District VI annual meeting and awards…
Read MoreHoops action
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard FDA varsity girls and boys The Lady Eagles season came to a close last week in the Elite 8 after losing to Southern Academy 54-49 in overtime. Ceil Gregory had 20 points and eight rebounds while Ella Ealum had 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals.…
Read MorePEGGY BOGGAN JONES
March 30, 1956 – Feb. 8, 2026 Peggy Boggan Jones, age 69, a resident of Mulberry, Fla., passed peacefully into her eternal home surrounded by the love of her family. Peggy grew up in Greenville and was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1974. She met and married Charlie, the love of her life.…
Read MoreGreenville native makes history
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Meet Greenville native, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jason E. Godwin. Godwin Inter-Service transferred from the U.S. Army Reserves to active duty with the U.S. Air Force as the first actively serving CW5 in USAF history. He is an Advisor to the Commandant at Warrant Officer Training School…
Read MoreCottage food law course now online
BY JUSTIN MILLER AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Have an amazing jam or cheese straw recipe and want to share it with the world? The Alabama Cottage Food Law certification may be for you. This law allows residents to sell certain nonhazardous food items directly from their homes after passing an approved food safety course…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard On Monday, Jan. 19, the championship game was held for college football’s 2025 season. It featured undefeated Indiana (15-0) vs Miami (13-2). Indiana dominated the first half leading 10-0. Miami made adjustments at halftime and the Hurricanes scored on a 57 yard run to make the…
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BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard FDA varsity boys and girls The Lady Eagles beat Bessemer Academy Friday, Jan. 27, 67-523 Ella Ealum had 17 points and five steals, Natalie Skipper had 12 points and seven steals. Against Monroe Academy, FDA won 41-30. Skipper had 17 points, Preslie Rutland had 11, and Sarah Catherine…
Read MoreSARA MCQUEEN SMITH
Feb. 7, 1926 – Jan. 29, 2026 Sara McQueen Smith, a cherished matriarch and devoted educator, peacefully departed this life on Jan. 29, 2026, just days shy of her 100th birthday. She was a beloved resident of Montgomery, who had roots in Greenville, where her life’s journey began. Born Feb. 7, 1926, Sara took pride…
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