Bush denied probation
Press release From Erin Wilson, Office Manager 22nd Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s OfficeSE A sentencing hearing was held at the Covington County Courthouse on Tuesday for Tammy Armstrong Bush, 40, of McKenzie. Bush previously pled guilty to Felony Murder for her involvement in the murder of Josha “JJ” Mount at Hayslette’s Bridge, near the…
Read MoreEagles fall to Glenwood
Both Fort Dale varsity teams fell to Glenwood School at home on Jan 10. The girls score was 60-53 with sophomore guard Brinkley Long leading in scoring with 17 points and five rebounds. Junior guard Madison Freeman (pictured driving to the paint) put up 13 points. Junior guard Sawyer Fossett (pictured shooting a three) scored…
Read MoreHawk ‘Em!
Fort Dale Senior Lily Van Dyke (seated center) signed to play volleyball with Huntingdon College Friday, Jan 13, in a large ceremony attended by family, coaches, faculty, and fellow students. Celebrating with her are teammates from her volleyball, basketball, and softball teams (seated L-R) Anna Claire Thomas, Brinkley Long, Van Dyke, Caden McNaughton, and Claire…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Monday, Jan. 7 was the final game of the 2022 season. Georgia destroyed TCU 65-7 in the National Championship game. This was Coach Kirby Smart’s second national championship team at Georgia. Smart is one of four former Alabama assistant coaches to win a national championship. The…
Read MoreGLORIA ANN OWENS
July 15, 1945 – Jan. 6, 2023 Mrs. Gloria Ann Owens, 77, a resident of Pine Apple, died at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. A graveside service was held Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at Jenkins Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery with Brother Herbert Brown officiating and Dunklin Funeral…
Read MoreNORMA JANE LOWE
Feb. 24, 1958 – Jan. 9, 2023 Norma Jane Lowe, age 64 of Greenville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. A Graveside Service was held at 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Hopewell Cemetery, Greenville, with Johnson Funeral Home, Georgiana, directing arrangements. Ms. Lowe is survived by her son, Richard Lowe (Becky); daughter, Bobbie…
Read MoreHELEN ANN SMITH
June 25, 1959 – Jan. 11, 2023 Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Ann Smith, age 63 of Georgiana, were held Jan. 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. from Johnson Funeral Home with Bro. Bruce Griffith officiating. Burial followed at Morrow School House Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to service time. Mrs. Smith passed…
Read MoreLEROY WALLER
Dec. 24, 1942 – Jan. 13, 2023 Leroy Waller, 80, died at Luverne Health and Rehab on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. A graveside will be Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Sunrise Memorial Park with Minister Charles Box officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Mr. Waller was preceded in death by his parents, J D Waller and…
Read MoreGeorgiana gets a gift
Last Tuesday, Jan. 3, the City of Georgiana received a gracious gift courtesy of the City of Greenville, which was a needed ladder truck that is pictured above. Greenville Mayor Dexter McClendon spoke of the gifted fire truck on the Kyle and Dave Morning show on Q94 radio weeks ago. Georgiana’s Fire Chief David Scruggs…
Read MoreTyn Tymes to perform at Ritz
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Tyn Tymes (10 Times) band will perform Thursday, Jan. 19, at the historic Ritz Theater in Greenville. This will be the third concert for the Greenville Area Arts Council (GAAC) of the 2022-2023 performance season. The Tyn Tymes is an R&B/soul, adult contemporary, pop, beach music and…
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