Greenville Trick-or-Treat details told
Ghosts, goblins and all things Halloween will be in full force Monday, Oct. 31, at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Greenville for one of the Camellia City’s most fun fall events. For one evening only, Greenville hosts ‘Trick-or-Treat on Commerce Street’ – a Halloween extravaganza in Confederate Park. Building on the tradition of safe trick or…
Read MoreCOMMUNITY SUPPORTS TODAY’S MOM PROGRAM
In 2020, the state of Alabama had the 5th highest infant mortality rate in the United States. Butler County Extension office offers the Today’s Mom prenatal nutrition program developed by Auburn University. The six-lesson program focuses on healthy food choices for Mom and baby, including breastfeeding, food safety, appropriate physical activity, menu planning, and budgeting.…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child starts
The local American Legion, Post 24, will host a fund raiser for Boy’s and Girl’s State on Saturday, Nov. 6. The American Legion sponsors seven local youth to attend Boy’s and Girl’s State at the University of Alabama in June of each year. The fund raiser this year will be a Turkey Shoot with age…
Read MoreAmerica Legion to host Turkey Shoot
The local American Legion, Post 24, will host a fund raiser for Boy’s and Girl’s State on Saturday, Nov. 6. The American Legion sponsors seven local youth to attend Boy’s and Girl’s State at the University of Alabama in June of each year. The fund raiser this year will be a Turkey Shoot with age…
Read MoreArea football scores
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Area Football AHSAA 1A Pleasant Home Eagles are 2-7, losing 48-6 to now 9-0 force of nature the Elba Tigers at home. The Eagles will square off in their last regular season game against the 6-3 Georgiana Panthers. 1A Brantley Bulldogs who are 7-2 defeated the Red…
Read MoreCounty football wrap-up
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard It was not a good Friday night for three of Butler County high school football teams. McKenzie, Greenville High School, and Fort Dale Academy took large losses, while Georgiana, who had an open week, was the only team that went unscathed. The McKenzie Tigers fell behind the Houston…
Read MoreFDA honors volleyball seniors
Fort Dale Academy honored its senior volleyball team members Thursday night, Oct. 20, in a ceremony held before their winning match versus Chambers Academy. Pictured L-R are Amelia Gregory (daughter of Jason and Ann Steiner Gregory), Claire Campbell (daughter of Ben and Katie Campbell), team statistician Catherine Corley (daughter of Ken and Claire Corley), Eden…
Read MoreFootball Swami
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard 3-6 Fort Dale Eagles vs. 5-4 Escambia Academy Cougars The Eagles of Fort Dale got their wings plucked 49-14 by the undefeated juggernaut Lee Scott Academy Warriors. The Swami foretold the tragic event 42-7. The Fort Dale Eagles host the Escambia Academy Cougars for their final game…
Read MoreMcKenzie Tigers Homecoming Court
McKenzie School’s Homecoming Court was celebrated this past Friday evening, Oct. 21. Pictured (L-R) with their parents/attendees are: Anna Grace Blackburn, Aimee Brooks, Lizzie Fleming, Brooke Clow (queen), Allie Scott, Layne Trumbo, and Shelby Bennett. (Shea Odom | The Standard)
Read MoreGreenville Tiger baseball receives donation
Greenville High School’s head coach Josh Beverly, pictured at left, received a $1,000 donation from Craig Waller who owns Greenville 24 Hour Fitness with his wife Amber on Monday, Oct. 24. Beverly said he was grateful for the donation and the community support. He added the funds would be well spent for equipment and field…
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