GCS reintroduces heirloom camellias
The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) is proud to reintroduce four of the “lost Greenville camellias” back into Greenville gardens around town. Yes! ‘Tis the season! Everything is camellias right now with GCS. The camellias are blooming. The Camellia show is this week-end. And they have a surprise for the Camellia City! President Jan Newton said…
Read MoreArranging camellias
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Whether it is a walk through the Beeland Park Camellia Gardens, a drive around the Camellia City, a visit to the Camellia Show, or just savoring the beauty of your own yard, Greenville is filled with ways to enjoy our state flower during its wonderful winter blooming season.…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard The 2025 college football season is down to one game, Indiana Hoosiers vs Miami Hurricanes in Miami. The Hurricanes have been here before. On Jan. 24, 1984, the Nebraska Cornhuskers played Miami. Nebraska was ranked NO. 1 and undefeated. The Cornhuskers was a dominating team that…
Read MoreSTEVE F. MCGOUGH
April 7, 1960 – Jan. 11, 2026 Steve F. McGough, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026, at the age of 65. Graveside Services were held Thursday, Jan. 15, beginning at 11 a.m. at Black Rock Cemetery with Brother John Ross Massey officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Steve was preceded…
Read MoreROSEMARIE AUSTERMANN ELLIS
July 24, 1940 – Jan. 12, 2026 Rosemarie Austermann Ellis was born in Lippstadt, Germany, on July 24, 1940. She was a precocious child who gave her parents fits, but was an excellent student and sister. In 1967, she met Avery Ellis in Berlin where she was working as a typist. They settled in South…
Read MoreHYRAM HOOKS
April 27, 1954 – Jan. 12, 2026 Mr. Hyram “Ansley” Hooks, age 71, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, after an extended illness at Baptist South in Montgomery. Funeral Services were held Friday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with Michael Bush officiating, and Johnson…
Read MoreCamellia named for Gov. Ivey on Alabama “Camellia Day”
A delegation from Alabama’s “Camellia City,” Greenville, has announced that a new variety of Alabama’s State Flower, the Camellia japonica L., has been officially named for Governor Kay Ivey. During a visit in the Governor’s Office on Wednesday, Greenville Camellia Society officers, joined by Greenville Mayor Jae’Ques Brown, presented Governor Ivey a proclamation and an…
Read MoreHope arises for RMCCA
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) has renewed hope ahead for operation as a fully functioning hospital. Frey Medical Management (FMM) signed a letter of intent with the Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville, Alabama, on Monday, Jan. 12. The letter of intent will begin…
Read MoreWaters, Greenville’s newest author
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Mollie S. Waters, a Greenville native, will soon be a published author. Her book, ‘Historic Resting Places of Alabama: Cemeteries and Graveyards Around the State’ is expected to start shipping from preorder sales on April 1. Waters, who has a had a long passion for cemeteries, their funery…
Read More10-digit dialing to begin Jan. 23
Customers in the 334 area code region will be required to begin 10-digit dialing Jan. 23. This action follows the permissive 10-digit dialing period, which allowed customers to become adjusted to dialing 10 digits when making calls. Scheduled implementation of the new 483 area code overlay is slated for Feb. 23 and ensures customers will…
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