BILLY JOE BROOKS
Feb. 12, 1975 – April 26, 2022 Mr. Billy Joe Brooks, 47, of Greenville, died in an automobile accident Tuesday, April 26, 2022. A memorial service was held Friday, April 29, at Ebenezer East Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Reverend Tim Skipper officiating. Dunklin Funeral Home announced. In lieu of flowers, the family request…
Read MoreMAXINE ROGERS
Sept. 9, 1941 – April 27, 2022 Susan Maxine Mullins brightened the world on Sept. 9, 1941. Born in Montgomery at Hubbard’s Hospital to Ada Olean Mullins nee Cone and Ezra Max Mullins, she and her the family moved back to Greenville in 1942, where she lived until her death at her home on April…
Read MoreRise of the Medical Profession in the Camellia City BCHGS holds quarterly meeting
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society (BCHGS) held its quarterly meeting on Sunday at First United Methodist Church (FUMC). The event opened with a routine business meeting, during which program chair Walt Parmer reminded everyone that Greenville will hold its Fall Tour of Homes on October…
Read MoreGAAC hosts Party at the Pavilion
The Greenville Area Arts Council hosted “Party at the Pavilion” Saturday evening, April 23, at the Greenville-Butler County Public Library pavilion (GBCPL). The event featured Ritz Players performing acoustic sets of songs. Among the players were retired Probate Judge Steve Norman, Ben Norman, Lori Neilson, Vicki Burt, Chad Edwards, Laura Simmons, and GBCPL Executive Director…
Read MoreFree prostate cancer screening May 14
On Saturday, May 14, the Urology Health Foundation will hold a free prostate cancer screening for men 40 years of age and older from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Butler County Health Department on 350 Airport Road in Greenville. Face masks will be required. No appointments are needed. Prostate cancer is the second…
Read MoreFort Dale Chapter DAR is 60
The Fort Dale Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held a special gathering on April 21 at Cambrian Ridge to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the chapter. A group of patriotic Greenville women organized the chapter in 1962 with Nora Dean Stabler as Regent. Many of these women were from families of…
Read MoreEagle soccer wraps up
KATHY PICKENS The Standard The Fort Dale Academy varsity soccer team has wrapped up their season. The boys finished with a record of 11 wins and 7 losses after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat by Morgan Academy during round one of the AISA playoffs. Sophomore Alan Alvarez and Brodie Killough each scored a goal. The…
Read MoreLady Eagles to play in AISA state tournament
Senior shortstop Cahley Acreman tags out a runner at 2nd on a throw from catcher Madison Freeman in the Fort Dale Lady Eagles 16-4 victory over Sparta in their last game of regular season play. She also contributed a single and a double at the plate. The team improves their record to 16-12 as they…
Read MoreHartley wins AISA long jump
Fort Dale Senior Emily Hartley is the repeating state champ after winning the long jump event for the second year in a row at the AISA state track meet at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. She jumped 16′ 4″ handily beating the second place jump of 15’10”. Track coach Scarlett Anderson is proud of her varsity team and looking…
Read MoreEagle baseball out of playoffs
KATHY PICKENS The Standard The Fort Dale Academy varsity baseball team ended their season last week with a winning record of 20-16. In regular season play, the Eagles hosted Sparta Academy in a double header for their last games at home. They won both in just six innings with scores of 12-2 and 10-0. Making…
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