Beeland Park camellias
After the deep freeze in December of 2022, many camellia buds did not make it. Fortunately a few blooms can be found around the county. This beauty is located in the camellia garden on the east side of Beeland Park. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreBCSO seeks info of livestock slaughter
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Saturday, Feb. 4, an unknown subject drove onto Blessings Farm, the location of Hope Afield, and fired shots killing three goats. The owners of Blessings Farm, Ken and Jan Kilpatrick, contacted the Butler County Sheriff’s Office and an investigation was started. Security cameras were in place and…
Read More2 arrested in Waffle House incident
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Xavier Shanklin, a 21 year old male, was arrested and charged with Discharging a Firearm with city limits and Disorderly Conduct on Thursday, Feb. 9, as a result of an altercation at the Greenville Waffle House. According to Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, shortly before midnight a customer…
Read MoreLady Eagles fall in AISA Final Four
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Lady Eagles continued their postseason play with a 63-28 victory over Springwood Wildcats in the Elite Eight round at home before falling 59-35 to Glenwood School Gators in the Final Four at the Crampton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery. The team had a strong showing against…
Read MoreEagles lose in Final Eight
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Boys varsity boys ended their season last week with a 54-36 loss to the Glenwood Gators in the Elite Eight round of the AISA AAA state playoffs. The Eagles trailed by only one at the half and by six at the end of the 3rd…
Read MoreCOUNTY BASKETBALL SEASON WRAP-UP
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Basketball season has come to an end for all Butler County teams. After the Fort Dale Academy Eagles boys and girls were defeated in the AISA AAA finals, the last hope for a Butler County team to advance in the playoffs was the Georgiana lady Panthers. The lady…
Read MoreKENNETH EUGENE HARRIS
Aug. 16, 1951 – Jan. 31, 2023 Mr. Kenneth Eugene Harris, age 71, of Hope Hull, passed away on Jan. 31, 2023. Graveside Services were held on Monday, Feb. 6, at Mount Carmel Methodist Church, Davenport, beginning at 11 a.m. with Reverend Gary Burton officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. He was preceded in death…
Read MoreITHEL GUYTON
April 27, 1930 – Feb. 3, 2023 After a brief illness, Ithel (Bob) Guyton passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 in Montgomery, at the age of 92. A Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. from Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Greenville, with Brother Danny Dean officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home…
Read MoreLESA KAY KING
March. 18, 1960 – Feb. 7, 2023 Lesa Kay King, age 62, of Georgiana, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. The family will announce a service at a later date. Mrs. King is survived by her daughters, Courtney Casey, Hannah Phelps, and Alicia Nelson; grandchildren, James Crowell, Olivia Phelps, Harley Casey, and Lauren Casey;…
Read MoreMARTHA JO HUGGINS
Aug. 15, 1944 – Feb. 7, 2023 Martha Jo Huggins, age 78, of Starlington, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Celebration of Life Memorial Service was at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at First Baptist Church, Georgiana, with Johnson Funeral Home, Georgiana, directing arrangements. Service was officiated by Bro. Allen Stephenson and Randy Williams.…
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