FDA football hard at work
The Fort Academy varsity football team is hard at work this summer. Head coach Eric Folmar has a solid conditioning plan focused on strength and speed. He’s looking to get his boys “bigger, stronger, and faster.” Folmar and his coaching staff are also taking advantage of opportunities to let players see live competition in 7-on-7…
Read MoreMAE HEAD
Aug. 26, 1927 – June 15, 2022 Mae Head stepped into Heaven into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 15, 2022. She was born on August 26, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Cecil Head; her parents, A.Z. & Carlie Cobb; four siblings, Erma Starnes, Bell…
Read MoreWALTER BARTLETT RAINEY
Sept. 17, 1937 – June 16, 2022 Walter Bartlett Rainey, 84, died at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, on June 16, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda Foster Rainey. Bart, as he was known to friends and family grew up in Greenville. He graduated from Greenville High School in…
Read MoreGRAHAM KIRTLEY MULLINS
March 18, 1931 – June 22, 2022 Mr. Graham Kirtley Mullins, age 91, of Greenville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, June 26, beginning at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Rev. John Girdley officiating. Burial followed in Sunrise Memorial Park…
Read MoreWILLIE HUNT
Willie “Cat” Hunt’s Funeral Service was held Saturday, June 25, 2022, from New Bethel Christian Church at 11 a.m. Burial followed in churchyard cemetery, Greenville. Elder Tommie Means officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed.
Read MoreJERRY BALL
Jerry Ball’s Graveside Service was held Saturday, June 25, 2022, from Magnolia Cemetery at 1 p.m. Rev. Rufus Johnson officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed.
Read MoreJune 14 Commission notes
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Commission met on June 14 at the regular monthly meeting which occurs on the second Tuesday of the month. All commissioners were present. After adopting the agenda, the commission agreed for Murray Fail to be a temporary emergency replacement to The Board of Equalization. It…
Read MoreAirport vital to the community
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard) The ‘Mac Crenshaw Memorial Airport recently was host to The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Butler County Commission for Economic Development, and the City of Greenville combined Business After Hours and Networking Event on June 14. There was large crowd which gathered for an evening of socializing,…
Read MoreHwashin announces expansion
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Hwashin announced on Monday, June 13 at a Greenville City Council meeting, its plans to add 100 jobs. David Hutchinson, Butler County Commission for Economic Development executive director, stated to the council Hwashin America Corporation was formed in 2003 after Hyundai, in 2002, announced their decision to manufacture…
Read MoreFDA basketball holds afternoon camp
The Fort Dale Academy basketball program recently held an afternoon camp for 1st through 8th grade boys. Coaches Marshall Watts and Regina Parker led the campers through activities designed to improve ball handling, shooting techniques, and team play. They kept it fun and competitive with skill-building games like gotcha, hot shot, and dribble tag. Both the varsity and…
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