Dixie Ponytails All Stars wrap up
Greenville’s Dixie Ponytails All Stars are pictured with their runner-up trophy and rings at the Dixie State Championship Tournament held in Dothan, which began Friday, July 8. Kneeling, from left, are Jae Stewart, Parker Stinson, Ryliegh Grace Kelly, Alyssa Cauthen, and Tucker Hamilton; Standing, Kae Hinson, Madilyn Young, Allie Newton, Bradleigh Hickman, Julia Ballew, Alli…
Read MoreHappy Hamilton Tennis Camp
Local tennis instructor Jennie Hamilton offered a three-day camp last week to students in the Greenville area. She dubbed the event the Happy Hamilton Tennis Camp and used fun drills and games to develop skills while fostering a love for the sport. She had groups for 3rd through 6th grades and for 7th through 12th…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today I will cover another College Football Hall of Fame member who played at Alabama. Johnny Musso played at Alabama from 1969-1971. Johnny, a native of Birmingham, played at Banks High School. He entered Alabama in the fall of 1968. Freshmen were not eligible to play…
Read MoreWILLIAM ELMORE LOWERY
Aug. 1, 1940 – July 12, 2022 William “Billy” Elmore Lowery, age 81, resident of Fort Deposit, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at Flatwoods Church of Christ, Fort Deposit. Mr. Lowery is survived by his wife of 22 years,…
Read MoreWILLIAM ROY HENRY, JR.
April 30, 1938 – June 22, 2022 William “Bill” Roy Henry Jr., age 84 a resident of McKenzie, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Bill was born April 30, 1938 in Charleston, S.C. His wife Betty and son, Mike, were by his side when he left here for his eternal home.…
Read MoreBCHGS FALL TOUR OF HOMES
Gaston-Perdue-Hamilton House, 111 Cedar Street, circa 1895. This fine example of a Queen Anne style frame cottage features a wrap-around porch encircling three sides of the house. Built in 1895 by Judge Zell Gaston, Butler County Probate Judge from 1896-1903, it was purchased in 1903 by Dr. J. L. Perdue, who served as Butler County…
Read MoreWoman arrested in murder
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Latonya Monea Owens, age 41, was arrested for murder on July 10, 2022, and is currently being held in the Butler County Correctional Facility. The primary charge listed was Murder-Non-Family Other Weapon. Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond released the following statement on the Butler County Sheriff Office Facebook…
Read MoreUSDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
(Butler, Alabama), July 5th, 2022– Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Butler County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline. “In order to comply with USDA program eligibility requirements, all producers must file an accurate crop acreage report by the…
Read MoreHank mural has ribbon cutting
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce recently received a grant from Alabama Power Company (APC) as part of its 2021 Power Of Good Foundation grant program. The grant, along with an additional contribution from APC, was used to fund a beautiful mural in downtown Greenville featuring Butler County native and country music legend Hank Williams,…
Read MoreDixie action from the state tournament
Greenville Dixie Softball Bell All Star Lexie Reaves hurls a pitch in their win 14-13 against East Montgomery, Saturday evening July 10 in The Dixie Softball State Tournament. Greenville would lose to Troy 19-1 on Sunday morning in the championship game. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
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