Mozart and Friends coming to Camden Sept. 26
The Wilcox Historical Society is sponsoring a classical music concert Saturday night, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Camden ARP Church. Entitled “Mozart and Friends,” this concert marks the return of the Harvest Arts Ensemble to Camden. Following the concert there will be a reception and Art Show at the Female Institute. “Don’t miss…
Read MoreVehicle theft leads to manhunt
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard According to Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond, a manhunt for a white male, age mid 30’s, was still ongoing as of Monday, Sept 19, at 5 p.m. He stated deputies tried to make contact with a gentleman on Kolb City Road, Sunday, Sept. 18, in relation to complaint…
Read MoreMTSS Media Blitz held for BCSS
The Butler County School System (BCSS) held a MTSS Media Blitz event Monday, Sept. 19, to announce the system being selected as one of the first in the state to participate in the MTSS program. MTSS, which stands for Multi-Tiered Student Support, is a program whereby student needs are addressed through a comprehensive, prevention-based framework…
Read MoreFDA holds active shooter training for students
Fort Dale Academy recently invited Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn to train their juniors and seniors to better handle active shooter situations. Lovvorn, who holds numerous prestigious certifications in safety and defense, encouraged students to rehearse a mental plan of action not just for school but also for the various places that they frequent like…
Read MoreBCBOE approves new GHS stadium
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Board of Education (BCBOE) met for a regular business meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15. In attendance were board members Wayne Boswell, Michael Nimmer, Brandon Sellars, and Eric Gomillion. Carolyn Crenshaw was not present. After a call to order and approval of the agenda, the board…
Read MoreFDA honors military
Before their game last Friday against the Morgan Academy Senators, the Fort Dale Academy Eagles varsity football team carried military and U.S. Flags before the crowd as part of Military Appreciation Day. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreCounty football wrap-up
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard It was a rough week for three of Butler County high school footballs teams this past weekend. The 1A Georgiana Panthers were the lone team to win, beating region rival Houston County Lions 22-13 for homecoming. Georgiana is now 5-0 on the season and 4-0 region play. This…
Read MoreArea football scores
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard AHSAA 2A Highland Home flying Squadron are 5-0 after shutting out the Horseshoe Bend Generals of New Site 42-0. The flying Squadron will face the 4-1 1A Bulldogs of Brantley who defeated the Kinston Bulldogs at home 53- 6. Brantley’s only loss was against an undefeated Elba…
Read MorePanthers pounce Lions
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Panthers are still undefeated 5-0 and ranked 2nd in 1A Region 2 after their homecoming game against the Houston County Lions. Houston County stepped into Harmon Field with a winless record of 0-4 but played like they had nothing to lose, even attempting an onside kick…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard This week I will go back to the weekend of Sept. 23-24, 1977, 45 years exactly to the day and date. On Friday, Sept. 23, Fort Dale trounced South Montgomery 47-88. South Montgomery was ranked No. 8 and Fort Dale was 1-3 entering the game. Greenville…
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