Fire claims house in Georgiana
The home of Martha Sexton at 967 South Palmer Avenue in Georgiana was destroyed by fire this past week. Georgiana’s Volunteer Fire Department responded to residence and was able to contain the blaze but the home was fully engulfed on arrival. Officials have not determined the cause yet and no injuries have been reported. (Ray…
Read MoreGreenville to explore city school
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville City Council unanimously approved a resolution at the Monday, Nov. 8, meeting to enter into an agreement with the firm of Adams and Reese, LLC for representation in connection with consulting and legal services regarding city school system creation and separation for the city. Before the…
Read MoreGreenville wins cat fight 32-0
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The purple and gold Tigers of Tallassee rolled into Greenville this past Friday, Nov. 5, looking for cat fight and win in the 5A Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs. They got the fight but not the win as Greenville dominated Tallassee four quarters and sent them home…
Read MoreFDA AISA All-Stars
Sam Bloodworth (left) and Mackenzie Turner (right) were recently selected to represent Fort Dale Academy at the Alabama Independent School Association Football All-Star game. The game will be played on Dec. 3, at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery with introductions at 6 p.m. followed by the game at 6:30 p.m. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreMcKenzie falls to Keith
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers varsity football season came to a close Friday, Nov. 5 with their loss to the Keith Tigers of Orrville, 43-7, in their first round AHSAA playoff game. At the start of the game, McKenzie took the opening kickoff and began marching down the field. Penalties…
Read MorePlayer of the Week
Greenville High Tigers Senior Laquan Robinson is the Greenville High School Tiger Player of the Week. Simmons plays defensive back and receiver for the Tigers. Coach Josh McLendon, “Laquan had an outstanding game for us. He is a two-way player and capable of big plays. He is the type of player that can affect the…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Alabama and Auburn had big games on Nov. 13, 1971. Alabama (9-0) played Miami for homecoming. Johnny Musso didn’t play because of an injury that happened the week before at LSU. Wilbur Jackson started at his position. Jackson scored on 67-yard run. Miami had two outstanding…
Read MoreANN ELIZABETH FORSTER
Nov. 2, 1961 – Oct. 29, 2021 Ann Elizabeth Forster, a longtime resident of Greenville, passed away on Oct. 29, 2021, at the age of 59. A memorial service will be held at Hope Afield Pavilion on Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. Born on Nov. 2, 1961, Ms. Forster was well known for volunteering in…
Read MoreSTANLEY KEITH TINDAL
Oct. 21, 2021 Mr. Stanley Keith Tindal, 61, a resident of Highland Home, died at his home on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. The funeral service was Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Ricky Bagents officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Visitation was from 5-6 p.m. Mr.…
Read MorePAUL M. SMITH
June 19, 1941 – Oct. 31, 2021 Graveside service for Paul M. Smith, 80, of McKenzie, was held at Bushfield Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 with Brother Allen Joyner officiating. The family received friends on Monday night from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Smith passed away on Sunday morning…
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