One dead in G’ana shooting
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Georgiana Police Department responded to a 911 call in reference to a gun-shot victim Friday night, Aug. 27 around 11:30 pm. The incident took place between the Family Dollar parking lot and Old School Bar Lounge. Georgiana Police Chief Jeremy Peagler stated, “Officers responded and found…
Read MorePropane Reimagined
BY BRUCE BRANUM Max Farrington, director of financial strategy for Thompson Gas and product manager for ReLi Energy, recently announced a new business model for the supply of propane to customers. “Our purpose and goal is to improve the lives of our customers and employees, and we think this new way of doing business…
Read MoreMain Street Alabama meets with Georgiana
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Main Street Alabama group held a meeting with Georgiana small business owners and officials Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 24. What is Main Street Alabama? Main Street Alabama incorporated in 2010 to serve as state coordinator of the Main Street program. It follows a 40-year-old model for community…
Read MoreSave our Bridge
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard “Save our Bridge”. That’s what the banner says when it’s completely unfurled. I’m referring to the banner that adorns the walking bridge in downtown Georgiana that crosses over the railroad tracks. This 118-year old iconic structure was constructed in 1904 when it replaced another that was in…
Read MoreEagles corral Colts
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The 3A Fort Dale Academy Eagles bared their talons against the 3A Hooper Academy Colts Friday, Aug. 26, in a non-area game and won impressively 45-14. The Eagles season opener came with much fanfare as they took to the field with a renovated stadium and new lighting. The…
Read MoreTigers rally over Thunderbirds
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard In their first game of the season the 5A Greenville High Tigers found themselves behind and having to rally to overcome a 19-0 deficit, which they eventually did in overtime, to win against the 6A Park Crossing Thunderbirds 25-19. Typical of first of the season games for teams…
Read MoreEagles defeat Gators
Senior Lily Vandyke sets the ball in Fort Dale Academy’s varsity volleyball team’s defeat of Clark Prep with a match score of 25-23, 25-9, and 25-20. The victory improves their record to 4-1 on the season. The Eagles will travel to Monroe this Thursday and will host Morgan at home on Tuesday, Sept. 6. (Kathy…
Read MoreCats fight in the Battle of Eight Mile
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers hosted longtime rivals, Georgiana Panthers under wet Friday night lights at Williams-Vickery field. The Tigers came ready for the Battle of Eight Mile, but the Panthers came prepared for victory. The rain did not slow down the electricity in the filled stands for both teams.…
Read MoreSurrounding area football scores
Alabama High School Athletic Association 4A Andalusia Bulldogs defeated the Milton High Panthers of Florida in a home non-conference game by a score of 41-31. 1A Brantley Bulldogs defeateded the Houston County Lions in a region away game 33-6 making them 2-0 after defeating 2A Luverne Tigers in similar fashion. 3A Straughn High Tigers beat…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard The high school football season has started locally. On Aug. 19, the Georgiana Panthers broke an 11 game losing by beating the W.S. Neal Eagles 18-14. On Aug. 25, the Fort Dale Academy Eagles blasted the Hooper Colts 45-14. On Aug. 26, the 5A Greenville Tigers…
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