Georgiana amnesty court to be July 14
Georgiana Municipal Court will hold its Amnesty Court on July 14 from 3-6 p.m. People with a variety of outstanding cases in Georgiana Municipal Court will be able to partake in the Amnesty court. Those persons who have outstanding cases for various traffic tickets and misdemeanor charges may appear in Georgiana Municipal Court at 933…
Read MoreHank Fest draws large crowd
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard This year’s 43rd third annual Hank Williams Festival was a resounding success if the large crowds were any indication. Considerably larger than those in the past in part to the COVID pandemic and despite the high temperatures, Georgiana’s legendary son, Hank Williams, Memorial Park was packed. Festival…
Read MoreBASKET BALL CAMP A SUCCESS
Georgiana School recently hosted their 2022 annual Summer Youth Basketball Camp from June 1 to June 3. Head coach Kirk Norris indicated they were over 60 kids at the camp. He said the campers were split into four groups by age (NBA, Big 12, G-League, and SEC). Campers worked on the fundamentals in the morning,…
Read MoreDixie Minor Baseball All-Stars announced
The Dixie Minor Baseball All-Stars (ages 11-12) were recently announced at the closing ceremonies of the league at the Greenville Sportsplex on Thursday, June 2. They will start play in Troy on June 16. Pictured (l-r) kneeling are Caleb Stone, Ozell Carter, Jr., Tristan Roebuck, Braiden Mitchell, Ameer Simmons, and Jude Beiler; second row, Emari…
Read MoreLBW announces mascot name
ANDALUSIA, AL – LBW Community College has announced the name of the College’s first-ever mascot – a Saint Bernard named Blue. The College invited the community to participate in naming the new mascot and over three hundred suggestions were submitted. The name ‘Blue’ was nominated by many through the official online poll, and we believe…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard This week’s article is about Hall of Fame player Harry Gilmer. He was born April 14, 1926 and died August 20, 2016. He played at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham and the teams he played on finished at 27-0. He played at Alabama from 1944-1947. Their…
Read MoreALBBAA’s best fish photo contest returns for 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 27, 2022) – The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association wants to see your fish photos again this year. The 2022 Best Fish Photo Contest allows anglers of all ages to showcase how they enjoy the bountiful fishing in the Black Belt. “The Black Belt is the perfect place to experience to the…
Read MoreLILLIE SAVAGE SIMPSON
Mrs. Lillie Savage Simpson Funeral Service was held Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 1 p.m. from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Greenville. Rev. James Hall, Pastor and Dr. Dennis McCants officiated, Minister Minnie Ball, Eulogist. Burial followed in Church yard Cemetery. Hudson Funeral Service staff directed. Lillie leaves to cherish her memories, three children, Min. Minnie…
Read MoreBARBARA STINSON ELLISON
Feb. 7, 1943 – May 30, 2022 Barbara Stinson Ellison, age 79 of Georgiana, died on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Georgiana Health and Rehabilitation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Barbara was preceded in death by her children, Shana Ellison and Shawn Ellison; mother, Lucille McNeil; step-father, Winfred McNeil;…
Read MoreBig smiles for FDA graduates
Fort Dale Academy saw 29 seniors graduate Friday, May 27, at Southside Baptist Church in Greenville. The 2022 graduating class was offered over $1.6 million in scholarships.
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