Moore visits city
Barry Moore, U.S. representative for Alabama’s 2nd congressional district, visited Greenville on Tuesday, May 16, to speak with citizens and Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon. Moore, while on congressional break, is holding town halls across his district. He stated he feels republicans will make gains in the midterm elections. “What we do with that is up…
Read MoreVictory Sweet Victory
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Victory, sweet victory happened underneath the Friday night lights for the Georgiana Panthers. The 3A W.S. Neal Eagles rolled into Harmon Stadium looking for their last season of 0-10 redemption. However, the Panthers had a last season 0-10 redemption plans on their minds as well. Panther junior…
Read MoreRivers is cheer captain of Panthers
Georgiana Cheerleader Captain Jakairiah Rivers, pictured far left, is a senior and will not only graduate high school but will also graduate LBW with her Associates degree. She looks forward to attending the University of South Alabama. Co-Captain Makayla Rhodes is a sophomore and enjoys listening to music, eating and sleeping and cheering for her…
Read MoreRebels defeat McKenzie
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers opened the 2022 football season by traveling to the G.W. Long Rebels stadium for a preseason scrimmage. The Tigers entered the field for two quarters, with the junior varsity closing out the game with one quarter of play. McKenzie battled for the win but ultimately…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today I will discuss wishbone quarterbacks from 1971-80. Terry Davis (1971-72) was the first wishbone quarterback. It was the perfect offense for Davis. He led Alabama to big win over Southern Cal 17-10 and set the tone for the seventies. He scored the winning touchdown vs…
Read MoreEagles fall to Cougars
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Crenshaw Christian Cougars came out on top 37-24 in their jamboree game versus the Fort Dale Eagles. The Eagles had a total of 313 yards on offensive with a time of possession of 27:19 and 16 first downs. Junior quarterback Ethan Alford completed 8 of 18 passes for…
Read MoreDecals with dads
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Fort Dale Academy head football coach Eric Folmar held the second annual Decals with Dads event on Aug. 16. Players, along with the men who invest in their lives, placed numbers, stripes, the school name, and an American flag on their helmets. Coach Folmar welcomed the big crowd…
Read MoreLA’VONDA JOHNSON
April 26, 1986 – Funeral Service for La’Vonda Johnson was held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, from First Missionary Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Burial followed in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Greenville. Rev. Dr. Mark Hawkins officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. La’Vonda leaves to cherish her loving memory: loving son, Danarrius Burnett; mother, Ann Harris; father,…
Read MoreBABY RUTH CARTER
April 9, 1939 – Aug. 7, 2022 Baby Ruth Carter transitioned on August 7, 2022, at Capitol Hill Healthcare in Montgomery after a long, hard fight with cancer. She was born to the late Tommy Winslow and Lizzie Mae Howard on April 9, 1939, in Greenville. Mother Carter joined Simpson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion…
Read MoreSBC Women’s Ministry presents “GIRL TALK”
Southside Baptist Church (SBC) Women’s Ministry SALT (Service Abounding in Love and Truth) will be hosting a fun night for women 18 and over. GIRL TALK will be held in the Cornerstone building on the SBC campus Sunday, Aug. 28, at 5:30 p.m. Women are encouraged to join in a time of praise and worship,…
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