The power of sobriety on Valentine’s Day
By Marie Garceau Either you love the idea of Valentine’s Day or despise it more than a cheesy love letter. It’s an opportunity for many to celebrate a relationship with a special someone. However, it is also a day that brings up negative emotions because of the pressures that society places on individuals to…
Read MoreMcKenzie man guilty of murder
A Covington County jury of seven men and five women deliberated for less than 35 minutes on Thursday afternoon before pronouncing Christopher Bradley Bush, 48, of McKenzie, guilty of Murder for the 2018 shooting death of Josha James Mount, also of Butler County. Mount’s body was found in the edge of the woods near Hayslette’s…
Read MorePhoenix holds job fair
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Phoenix Building Solutions held a job fair on Wednesday, Jan. 25 to preview mobile homes and take applications for employment at their facility in the Butler County Industrial Park (formerly a site for Shoreline). CFO/Director of Sales Eric Lutz (pronounced Lootz) said the manufacturing facility will build their…
Read MoreRMCCA opens doors
Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMMCA) held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Jan.25 to announce the re-opening of the front doors to the hospital and welcome RMCCA CEO Patrick Trammell in his new leadership role. RMCCA Director of Business Development David Norrell said they were excited to be able to open the front doors back…
Read MoreJo Bonner visits FDA
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard University of South Alabama President Jo Bonner returned to his high school alma mater Monday, Jan. 23, as part of a college recruitment trip. Bonner, a 1978 Fort Dale Academy graduate, has held several prestigious positions in education, industry and politics, including six-terms as a U.S. Congressman and…
Read MoreFDA Deer Hunt a success
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Fort Dale Academy held its 25th annual Deer Hunt on Jan. 12-14. A total of 54 hunters participated in the two-day hunt which was guided by local landowners. This year’s banquet was held at the Butler County Fairgrounds and featured live music by Two of a Kind (Rosie…
Read MoreEagles on the court
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale basketball program was on the move last week playing three games on the road and one at home as they headed toward post-season play. The Lady Eagles defeated Snook Academy at Foley 50-18. Senior forward Lily Van Dyke’s 12 points, senior forward Maire Scott’s eight…
Read MoreEagles honor basketball seniors
Fort Dale Academy honored their seniors on Thursday, Jan. 26, before a large home crowd of fans, friends, faculty, and family. Seniors were awarded a photo plaque to commemorate their years of commitment to their teams, sport, and school. Boys L-R: Grant McGriff (son of Christa Hendrick McGriff and Chad McGriff) and Brody Stringer (son…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard When you read this article The Big 12-SEC Basketball Shoot Out will be over. The most interesting matchup will be Kansas and Kentucky. Both programs have great traditions and bluebloods. There is a connection of the two schools. The connection is Adolph Rupp. Nicknamed the Baron,…
Read MoreJESSIE LOWERY
Funeral Service for Jessie Lowery was held Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 from Lomax Hannon at 1 p.m. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery with Pastor Gloria Warren officiating and Hudson Funeral Service directing.
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