DANIEL LEON GARNER
Sept. 28, 1933 – Dec. 28, 2025 Daniel Leon Garner, 92 years of age, a resident of Garland, and a member of Mt. Olive West Baptist Church, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Birmingham. Leon was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. There was a family graveside service that began…
Read MoreTAMMY MARIE SMITH
March 16, 1968 – Dec. 28, 2025 Mrs. Tammy Marie Smith, age 57, a resident of Georgiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Michael Bush officiating and…
Read MoreANNE HERBERT FEATHERS
Sept. 16, 1937 – Dec. 20, 2025 Anne Herbert Feathers, age 88, of Greenville, died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Feathers. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Curtis Herbert IV and Mary Lou Herbert; her nephew, Curtis Herbert V; niece,…
Read MoreDon’t fight the Fed
BY CARTHER E. ANTHONY, CFA “Don’t fight the Fed” is a common cry among investment professionals when the Federal Open Market Committee begins to lower Fed Funds rates. Acknowledging that the economic pump needs to be primed, the Fed lowers interest rates in anticipation of pushing growth in the economy leading to new construction,…
Read MoreALGOP qualifying Jan. 5
The Alabama Republican Party will open candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, marking the formal start of a campaign season that will determine control of Alabama’s top state and federal offices. Qualifying will begin at 8:30 a.m. and remain open through Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. ALGOP…
Read MoreNew program supports rural hospitals
Beginning January 2026, Regional Medical Center of Alabama (RMCCA) will participate in the Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program, a new initiative created by the Alabama Legislature to strengthen rural hospitals across the state. This program allows individual, couples, and businesses to make contributions that directly support RMCCA and other rural hospitals and receive dollar-for dollar…
Read MoreCamellias from around Greenville
A quick ride around Greenville’s historic area will provide you with many beautiful scenes of blooming Camellias japonicas, from Pink Empresses to Professor Sargents, a varietal on Dunklin Street, a Lamont Glass on Woodland Drive, and even a white tipped with pink center Sadaharua Oh, which can be found at the top of the camellia…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Alabama played Georgia on Dec. 6 for the SEC Championship. Bruised and battered, the end result was bad with Georgia winning 28-7. A blocked punt, interception, and turning the ball on downs at the Bama 12 helped Georgia win. The biggest problem, Georgia won the line of scrimmage on…
Read MoreWILLA LASKA TILL
March 8, 1954 – Dec. 20, 2025 Willard Laska Till, age 71, a resident of the Pigeon Creek Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Randy Sexton officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. …
Read MoreO’NEIL KENNEDY
Oct. 24, 1924 – Dec. 21, 2025 O’Neil Kennedy died peacefully on Dec. 21, 2025, in Greenville. He was born Oct. 24, 1924, and recently celebrated his 101st birthday with family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, at Antioch East Baptist Church with Rev. Blair McBride officiating. The…
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