FDA diamond action
Above: The Fort Dale varsity baseball team split a double header with region rival Morgan Academy last Thursday in Selma. They lost the first game 0-6, facing Lawson State commit Andrew Thomas who struck out 11 while walking one and giving up only four hits. They won the second game 11-9 behind Eagles’ starting pitcher…
Read MoreBloodworth signs with Hawks
Fort Dale Academy Eagle star football player Sam Bloodworth recently signed to play football for the Huntingdon Hawks on Wednesday, March 30. Bloodworth signed as his teammates and family joined with him for the occasion. Pictured (l-r) seated are Allan Bloodworth, Sam Bloodworth, and Rebecca Williams; standing are Jarrod Williams, Alan Brewer, Mary Claire Bloodworth,…
Read MoreMcKenzie baseball action
Mckenzie Tiger Levi Lee runs in to take the lead for the Tigers against Central-Hayneville. McKenzie defeated the Lions 4-2. (Shea Odom | Greenville Standard)
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Fred Signton (Feb. 24, 1910 – Aug. 20, 1998), played at Alabama from 1928-30. He was from Birmingham and graduated from Phillips High School in 1927. He was a two-time All-Southern Tackle (1929-1930) and Unanimous All-American 1930. He was he the top lineman in the nation…
Read MorePAUL BENNETT
Dec. 31, 1951 – March 28, 2022 Graveside service for Mr. Paul H. Bennett, 70, of McKenzie, was held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at Antioch Cemetery in McKenzie. The family will received friends Wednesday from 10 – 11:30am at Johnson Funeral Home. Paul passed away on Monday, March 28. He is survived…
Read MoreEDNA LUCILLE EARNEST
June 10, 1949 – March 19, 2022 Mrs. Edna R. Earnest, 72, a resident of Greenville, passed away March 19, 2022 at home surrounded with love and family. Mrs. Earnest was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marion Reed. She is survived by her loving husband, Homer Earnest of 54 years; sons Mike…
Read MoreJERRY FRANK HARTLEY
Mr. Jerry Frank Hartley, 79, a resident of Montrose, died on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Thomas Hospital. The funeral was Thursday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at Antioch East Baptist Church with Reverend James Mercer officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed at Antioch East Baptist Church Cemetery with visitation one hour prior…
Read MorePATRICIA ANN SEXTON
March 15, 1956 – March 23, 2022 Patricia Ann Sexton, 66, a resident of Greenville, died at Jackson Hospital on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The funeral service was Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Ricky Crysell officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed at Sunrise…
Read MoreJOHN THOMAS NEWTON
Jan. 03, 1938 – March 26, 2022 John Thomas Newton, age 84 of Greenville, died peacefully in his home surrounded by love on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 30, from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home beginning at 11 a.m. with Reverend Herbert Brown and Reverend Jason Simmons officiating.…
Read MoreMARK DAVIS
Sept. 3, 1943 – March 26, 2022 Mark Davis, age 78 of Greenville, died on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, March 30, from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home beginning at 3 p.m. with Reverend Andy McKeown officiating. Burial followed at Hopewell Church…
Read More