FDA girls’ basketball camp
Fort Dale Academy’s head girls basketball coach Regina Parker hosted a four-day camp last week with morning sessions for elementary students, afternoon sessions for JV and varsity players, and a culminating competition segment. She was assisted by head boys coach Marshall Watts, recent graduate Cahley Acreman, and members of her varsity squad including Madison Freeman, Anna Claire Thomas,…
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Fort Dale head football coach Eric Folmar held a three-day camp for students in grades K through 6 last week. He was assisted by coach Sawyer Kendrick and members of the Eagles varsity football team. Together they taught position-specific drills and provided many competitive activities to the 45 eager campers. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MorePHENNIE MASON
Aug. 4, 1953 – July 16, 2022 Mrs. Phennie Mason Funeral Service was held Saturday, July 23, 2022, from Clover Hill Missionary Baptist Church at 12 p.m. Burial followed in Clover Hill Churchyard Cemetery, Greenville. Bishop Randy Rudolph officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. Mrs. Phennie Mason was born August 4, 1953 to the late…
Read MoreDAR members to visit Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
BY PAMALA NOLAN Members of the Fort Dale Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, are eagerly looking forward to attending the opening ceremonies of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in Andalusia on Thursday, July 28. Hosted by the City of Andalusia, in conjunction with the Covington Veterans Foundation, the event will begin at 5:15…
Read MoreJOY FM visits Greenville
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The JOY FM Town Hall Summer Tour is traveling 15 different cities across their broadcasting area, including those in Alabama and Florida. Radio hosts Russ and Nancy Brooks and their crew recently visited Greenville on Tuesday, July 12, to speak with community members about current projects and developments,…
Read MoreDemocracy: An editorial
America’s free press is in crisis. Today, local journalism, which is necessary to maintaining an informed and active citizenry, is on life support. Since the advent of the internet, Big Tech companies – namely Facebook and Google – have used their power to manipulate the online news industry for their own financial gain. They set…
Read MoreCounty authorizes medical cannabis dispensing
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On July 12, the Butler County Commission passed a resolution authorizing the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites within unincorporated areas of the county. The resolution was passed with a 3-1 vote with Commissioners Joey Peavy, Rebecca Butts, and Allin Whittle voting yes and Commissioner Darrell Sanders voting…
Read MoreBCAVFD holds fire training exercise
Members of Butler County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (BCAVFD) and the Greenville Fire Department (GFD) recently gathered to hold a training exercise with a propane tank simulator on Thursday, June 30, at the Greenville Sports Plex. According to BCAVFD president, Keith Foster, the departments regular hold training for a variety of situations they face…
Read MoreCoaches Corner set for Aug. 2
The four corners of Butler County football will meet Tuesday, Aug. 2 for the annual Coaches Corner event. The event, co-sponsored by the Greenville Kiwanis Club and the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce will feature coaches and players introductions as well as a Q&A session aired live on Q94. In addition to the program, guests…
Read MoreDixie Belles All Stars wrap up
Greenville’s Dixie Belles All Stars are pictured with their runner-up trophy at the Dixie State Championship Tournament held in Dothan, which began Friday, July 8. Kneeling, from left, are Ajaida Hardaway, Zoe Conway, Brooklyn Wright, Addison Phillips, Lexi Reaves, and Layla McCall; Standing, Sy’Nya Edwards, Lauren Houston, Tajuanna Griffin, Emma Phillips, Sariyah Dickerson, and Dakota…
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