MICHAEL ANTHONY COOK
Celebrating the Life of Michael Anthony Cook (“Tony”) Michael Anthony Cook, known to most as Tony, was born on July 16, 1961, in Butler County, Ala. On Feb. 7, 2026, Tony passed away in Georgiana, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and miles worth remembering. Tony was preceded in death by his mother, Glenda…
Read MoreGCS Kids Camellia Show Feb. 21
The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) will be holding a Kids Camellia Show at the Beeland Park Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 21. GCS Treasurer Mary Bates developed the idea for a Kids Show and said, “We are thrilled that a number of kids attend our camellia show each year so we created a show just…
Read More‘Grow or Go’ mantra brings historical achievement
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Butler County Schools Superintendent Joseph Eiland said Monday, Jan. 26, “If all the stars align and we hold to our current course our district will be a “B” school district for the first time in its history, a grand accomplishment considering where the schools have been in…
Read MoreSNAP transaction news
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce a new system enhancement that automatically defaults all EBT cards to block out-of-state and online transactions. The change will be effective Thursday, Jan. 22. While these transaction blocks are in place, EBT cards will automatically be placed in a “Block High-Risk Transaction” card status and…
Read MoreWords of hope from RMCCA community meeting
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard This past Thursday afternoon, Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama, held a large community meeting to allow the public the opportunity to meet the Frey Medical Management (FMM) team and listen as they shared their thoughts and vision for the hospital. Held in the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center…
Read MoreHoops action
FDA varsity boys and girls The Lady Eagles beat Lowndes Academy Tuesday, Jan. 27, 60-55. Natalie Skipper had 21 points and six rebounds, Ceil Gregory had 14 points and six rebounds. They are 11-2 overall and 3-1 in area play. The boys took down Lowndes 53-28 with Harrison Scott having 14 points, Kemper Waters had…
Read MoreFDA basketball recognizes seniors
Fort Dale Academy celebrated six players on Senior Night with pre-game recognition ceremonies. Pictured left to right are Branson Alford (son of BJ and Missy Alford), Max Fossett (son of Rob and Meg Fossett), Isaac Lowery (son of Jeremy and April Lowery), and Kemper Waters (son of Zane Waters). Not pictured is Matthew Carter (son…
Read MoreBack to Back! Fort Dale JV Girls win 2nd straight State Championship
Fort Dale’s JV Girls basketball team capped off its second straight undefeated season by winning the Alabama Independent School (AISA) AA State Championship Tournament Saturday Jan. 24. The tournament, hosted by Morgan Academy, consisted of the top eight teams in the AISA division AA. It has been another magical year for the JV Lady Eagles,…
Read MoreEDWARD CAMERON FAIRCLOTH
March 20, 1955 – Jan. 24, 2026 Edward Cameron Faircloth, II, age 70, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away in his home on Jan. 24, 2026. He lived a life full of adventure and love. He was a warm hearted, soft-spoken gentleman. Throughout his life he had many interests including sports, nature, photography, airplanes and travel.…
Read MoreIN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Black
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Meet Mrs. Michelle Black. Michelle was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, lived in Germany for the first two years of her life and was raised in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio is where she fell in love with art, taking multiple art classes in middle school, trying to…
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