Arrests made in drug roundup
BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Arrests were made Friday, Nov. 12, in a county wide roundup targeting suspects who were involved in the distribution of controlled substances. Thirty warrants were issued and as of Monday, Nov. 15, over half of the suspects had been arrested or turned themselves over to law enforcement. The announcement…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard For the day of Nov. 20, 1971, Alabama (10-0) and Auburn (9-0) had an open date getting ready for the Iron Bowl. The big game that weekend was LSU vs Notre Dame. Entering the game, LSU’s record was (5-3) and Notre Dame (8-1). The game was…
Read MoreAcreman signs with CACC
Cahley Acreman recently signed a letter of intent to play softball for Central Alabama Community College (CACC) in Alexander City on Wednesday, Nov. 10. She is a senior at Fort Dale Academy and is a multi-sport athlete and excelled at softball where she played mainly played shortstop. She will receive a scholarship to CACC, which…
Read MoreGreenville’s season ends
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The season has ended for the Greenville High Tigers varsity football team with their heart breaking, second round playoff loss to the UMS-Wright Bulldogs 14-12. It was a game of defense, as both teams towed the line and got physical from sideline to sideline. Neither wished to give…
Read MoreERNIE SPANN JONES
Sept. 12, 1929 – Nov. 5, 2021 Ernie Spann Jones, a resident of Georgiana, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at age 92. She was born Sept. 12, 1929. Survivors include: son, Don (Cissi) Jones of Greenville; devoted nephew, Kenny Carpenter of Georgiana; sister, Wilma Ingram of Red Level; grandchildren, Morgan (Leigh Ann) Jones of Nashville,…
Read MoreRONALD MANN
Oct. 12, 1950 – Nov. 8, 2021 Graveside Service for Ronald “Ronnie” Mann, age 71 of Georgiana, were held at Balm of Gilead Cemetery in Wetumpka at 12 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 with Brother Allen Stephenson officiating. The family received friends at the adjacent church for one hour prior to the service. Mr.…
Read MoreMARY HELEN FOSTER
Feb. 9, 1939 – Nov. 11, 2021 Mary Helen Foster was born to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Littleton Reese, Sr., on Feb, 9, 1939, and passed away peacefully at her home in Auburn, Nov. 11. She was 82 years old. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Boyd Foster; her three children, Lisa…
Read MoreHaynes winner of Ugly Man Contest
Q94 radio personality Kyle Haynes was recently named the winner of the Lions Club Ugly Man Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Haynes attended the Lions Club lunch meeting on Monday, Nov. 1, and was presented to the attendees. Haynes recently said in an interview, “I believe I am uniquely qualified and highly honored for such…
Read MoreVeterans Day history
Special to The Standard Veterans Day honors all of those who have served our country, but it is largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was celebrated and marked as the anniversary of the end of World War I. Armistice Day is commemorated every year on…
Read MoreSemi crashes into mobile home
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard A transfer semi-truck ran into the Mountain View Trailer Park in Greenville in front of Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) Saturday morning around 5:30 a.m. glancing one mobile home and striking the end of another broadside. The semi was headed east bound on Alabama Highway 10…
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