TOMMY AUSTIN BOWMAN
April 14, 2022 Mr. Tommy Austin Bowman, 65, a resident of Greenville, died on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama. The funeral was held on Monday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Brother Herbert Brown and Brother Joe Leverette officiating. Dunklin Funeral Home directed. Burial followed…
Read MoreJ. V. MCLAIN, JR.
Sept. 11, 1943 – April 13, 2022 Funeral Service for Mr. J.V. McLain Jr., 78, of Greenville, was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Gaston officiating. Burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday night at Johnson Funeral Home.…
Read MoreSchool Days-GHS-1950s-1960s: Part 3
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY As we turned the corner to the ninth grade, literally because most of our classes were on the Senior High Wing, classwork and homework became more challenging. We entered into the realm of Miss Northcutt for Algebra I, Mrs. Thornton for ninth grade English and for some of us, Mrs.…
Read MoreAbsentee voting information
The absentee voting period for the May 24 Primary Election began on March 30. A voter may cast an absentee ballot if he or she: Expects to be absent from the county on election day; Is ill or has a physical disability that prevents a trip to the polling location; Is a registered Alabama voter…
Read MoreGPD looking for burglars
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard According to a press release by Greenville Police Department (GPD) Chief Justin Lovvorn on April 4 at around 1:30 am in the morning, officers received a call about an individual trespassing at a residence on West Gamble Street. Lovvorn stated GPD officers were dispatched to the scene but…
Read MoreCarnival set for April 13-16
Get ready for spring carnival fun and fair food! The “James Gang” is coming to the Butler County Fairgrounds. James Gang Amusements will provide a Midway carnival at the fairground starting Wednesday, April 13. The carnival will be open every evening at 6 p.m. through Saturday, April 16. As there is no fair, there will…
Read MoreReward offered for double murder
A reward of $12,500 is being offered for the arrest and conviction of all persons responsible for the death of 28-year-old Devante Ladalvin Section and 28-year-old Isiah Ryhem Maxwell who were from Conecuh County Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on March 29, 2022, offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest…
Read MoreGHS announces new coaches
Greenville High School principal, Jamie Howard, recently announce his appointment of two new head coaches for the upcoming 2022-2023 athletic seasons. Patrick Browning has been appointed as head football coach and athletic director and will replace Josh McLendon. Brandon Matthews has been appointed as head basketball coach and will replace Wesley Person. A press release…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard This past weekend was Alumni Weekend at Marion Institute. The 1976 Junior College Team was honored for 45 years. The team went 8-2 ranked and was ranked No. 8 in the final Junior College poll. Players off that team in attendance on Friday were QB Kennon…
Read MoreEagle diamond action
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Fort Dale Academy’s varsity baseball and softball teams dodged inclement weather last week to host four match-ups at home. Both completed their region play with softball finishing 6-3 in their region, placing second, and setting themselves up to host the first round of the playoffs. The baseball team placed third in…
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