APRIL B. LAWRENCE
Jan 22, 1971 – Dec. 17, 2025 April Barrow Lawrence, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. She was preceded in passing from the earth by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Nathanial Barrow; cousin, Sherry Sexton; and the man she affectionately called her dad, Clant…
Read MoreBells are ringing again
After many years of inoperability, the clock is ticking and the bell is ringing at the Butler County Courthouse once again. Through a grant obtained by Butler County Emergency Management Agency Director Rosie Till, to the tune of $44,400, the county was able to hire Chime Masters from Ohio to install new equipment allowing the…
Read MoreChristmas across Butler County
This past week both Greenville and Georgiana held their Christmas parades and tree lightings. Greenville held their event Tuesday evening while Georgiana held their Christmas Tree lighting on Thursday evening and parade on Saturday morning. Turnouts were sizeable for both cities. For Greenville’s parade, 88 entries participated. At both cities Christmas Tree lightings, newly sworn…
Read MoreWHS hosts Christmas Open House
The Wilcox Historical Society welcomed the holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 7, with its annual Christmas Open House, held this year at Greenleaves, the historic home of James and Martha Grimes Lampkin in Pine Apple. The beautifully decorated 19th-century residence offered an inviting backdrop as members, guests, and visitors from the Butler County Historical and…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Because Alabama lost in the SEC Championship Game to Georgia 28-7, the national media and Notre Dame are raising hell. Alabama hasn’t played well lately. I firmly believe a reason why is playing four ranked teams in a row. First was Georgia who were 12-1 and The Tide won…
Read MoreFDA recent hoops action
The Fort Dale Academy Eagles varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams recently started action on the court. The boys are 2-0 with wins over Sparta on Dec. 5, 67-35 and Escambia on Dec. 8, 49-43. Pictured is Eagle Max Fossett laying up the ball against Escambia. The Eagle girls are 1-3. They lost to Wilcox…
Read MoreTEERY L. HEARTSILL
June 19, 1937 – Dec. 5, 2025 Mr. Terry Heartsill, a resident of Greenville, stepped into eternity on Dec. 5, 2025, after an extended illness, surrounded by his loved ones. Terry was born on June 19, 1937, to Charlie Vant and Margaret Maud Heartsill. Visitation was held on Monday, Dec. 8, from 1-2 p.m.at Welcome…
Read MoreAHSAA SUPER 7
The Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 7 football championships are over. The final teams from each of Alabama’s seven classifications 1A through 7A have been crowned as the new state champions. The 7A big boys featured the 11 – 3 Thompson Warriors of Alabaster who are no stranger to the championship facing the 10…
Read MoreSmall Town Boys Having Small Town Fun
After writing short stories about his growing up years in Greenville for The Standard, Carter Anthony has published a book, “Small Town Boys Having Small Town Fun” including his stories and other stories about friends and Greenville High School in the 1950s-1960s. In Greenville, “Small Town Boys Having Small Town Fun” is available at The…
Read MoreCamellia City Bakery turns 15
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Camellia City Bakery is celebrating 15 years of open doors in Greenville. In honor of the occasion, owner Ann Judah, is offering a free cheesecake from Cotton Blues Cheesecake Company to one lucky customer. The cheesecake is valued at $75 and all patrons can place multiple entries…
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