This day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard April 9 was Alumni Weekend at Marion Institute. The 1976 Junior College Football Team was recognized. The team finished with an 8-2 record. The season started on Sept. 4 at Marion. Cohoma (Miss) was the opponent. Marion won 15-10. Charlie Smith returned a punt 75 yards…
Read MoreMite baseball league opens
On Monday, May 11, the Greenville Parks and Recreation Mite baseball league had their opening ceremonies. Mite league is for 7-8 year old players. Circuit Judge Cleve Poole had the honors of throwing the first pitch to Deacon Proveaux of the Pirates. There are six teams in the league to include the Red Sox, Orioles,…
Read More“Million Dollar Fish” swimming in Lake Martin
Lake Martin is known for its bass fishing-striped, spotted, largemouth, and now… the million dollar bass. 200 tagged fish have been released in the lake, and April 1-July 4, people who have registered in advance will have a chance to win $1,500 cash, boats, a truck, or maybe even the grand prize of one million…
Read MoreFDA tennis winds up
The Fort Dale tennis teams had a strong showing at the AISA state tournament this year. For the boy’s team, first seed Brody Stringer beat Lee Scott in the first round and lost to the reigning state champion from Tuscaloosa in the semifinals. Gus French at second seed passed his first match against Glenwood and…
Read MoreEagle diamond action
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard In baseball action last week, Fort Dale faced Chambers Academy Monday in a rainy, windy game at home. The Eagles were up 2-1 after the 5th inning, but the 6th and 7th innings saw hot bats for Chambers and five fielding errors by FDA which combined to yield…
Read MoreWILLIE THIGPEN
Mr. Willie Thigpen funeral service was held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the Fort Deposit Complex with Bro. Willie Mock, officiating. Burial followed in the Fort Deposit Cemetery with Hudson Funeral Service Staff directing. He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, Diane and Willie Johnson; stepmom, Cheryl Williams; a devoted girlfriend,…
Read MoreKENNY WARREN
Mr. Kenny Warren funeral service was held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. from New Hope Baptist Church with Bishop Gary Reeds officiating. Burial followed in Pine Flat Cemetery in Forest Home. Hudson Funeral Service Staff directed. He leaves to cherish his memories with a devoted sister, Sonya Warren; a devoted uncle, Aubrey Warren;…
Read MoreCLARA P. BOGGAN
Mrs. Clara P. Boggan Funeral Service was held April 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. from the Pine Level Baptist Church with Pastor Frank Williams officiating. Burial followed in churchyard cemetery. Hudson Funeral Service Staff directed. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Willie Boggan; two daughters, Linda (Elize) McPherson of Columbia, S.C., and Lynn…
Read MoreDEACON CALVIN ANDERSON
May 6, 1946 – April 8, 2022 Deacon Calvin Anderson was born May 6, 1946. He gained his wings on April 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Anderson and his father, Joe Anderson. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Edith Thomas; three daughters, Michelle (Greg) Melton, Charlene Anderson, and…
Read MoreIVA JEWELL MCNAUGHTON
Nov. 8, 1923 – April 10, 2022 Iva Jewell McNaughton, 98 of Shackleville, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022 at NHC in Anniston, surrounded by her loved ones. Iva, affectionately known as “Jewell” or “Granny,” is survived by her son, Amos Duwayne McNaughton; her granddaughters, Leah Wade (Justin Wade), and Bethany Adams (Eric Adams);…
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