It’s National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month, and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is celebrating the everyday heroes who donate blood by collecting and sharing their stories to raise awareness about the importance of giving blood. The annual national observation honors the selfless act of donating blood and encourages first-time donors to give the gift of life…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Happy New Year! Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, turned out to be a disaster for the University of Alabama football team and their fans. History definitely did not repeat itself from 100 years ago with a historic win. Alabama played Indiana University and was dominated the whole game.…
Read MoreEagles resume court play
Pictured are Eagles Natalie Skipper and Harrison Scott driving the court, in their respective games, against Evangel Christian Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Lady Eagles won 39-31 and are now 7-0 on the season. Skipper led the Eagles with 16 points five rebounds and three steals. The Eagle boys lost 47-35 and are now…
Read MoreVAN ALAN SIMS, SR.
Dec. 4, 1964 – Jan. 5, 2026 Mr. Van Alan Sims Sr., age 61, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Baptist South in Montgomery. Van was preceded in death by his daughter, Jamie Lee Sims, and his parents, Thomas Leroy Sims and Rubye Hicks Sims. He is survived by…
Read MoreROBERT L. PAUL
Oct. 24, 1938 – Jan. 6 2026 Robert L. (Bob) Paul, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2026. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Carter Paul and Carrie Hill Paul; and son, Lorne R. Paul. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Davis Paul; son, Shawn (Rhonda) Paul;…
Read MoreMcBride retires after 33 years as owner of McBride’s Chevron
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Wednesday, Dec. 31, Buddy McBride officially retired from a long career in the service industry but he is best known as the owner of McBride’s Chevron in Greenville for 33 years. McBride said he began his career of customer service at the Big Bear in Fort Deposit.…
Read MoreGov. Ivey awards $43.8 million to help low-income households with heating, cooling costs
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling about $43.8 million to assist low-income households with home energy costs during the winter and summer months. The grants will enable 18 community action agencies to provide emergency assistance to help low-income Alabama residents cover the costs of heating or cooling their homes. “The cost of…
Read MoreEnterprise Rescue announces expansion to Butler County
Enterprise Rescue, Inc. (ERI),the leading EMS provider in South Alabama, has once again expanded as ambulance operations will soon begin in Greenville and throughout Butler County, the company announced Tuesday. Butler County, located in South Central Alabama with a population of near 20,000, borders Covington, Crenshaw, Lowndes, Wilcox, Monroe, and Conecuh counties. The expansion signifies…
Read MoreALBBAA’s Big Buck Photo Contest continues through mid-February
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) continues to accept entries for the 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest. The contest began in November and runs through the end of Alabama’s deer season. The winner will be determined by online voting, which concludes on Feb. 13, at 11:59 p.m. “We love having the photos shared…
Read MorePATRICIA GWEN RAY POPE
Aug. 18, 1959 – Dec. 27, 2025 Patricia Gwen Ray (Pope), age 66, passed away on Dec. 27, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Alabaster. Patricia was born on Aug. 18, 1959, and grew up in Sedalia, Mo. She spent most of her adult life in Greenville, where she built a life centered on her…
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