MARY LOU BURKETT
Feb. 5, 1931 – Sept. 22, 2021 Graveside Service for Mrs. Mary Lou Burkett, 90, of Georgiana, was held at Love’s Way Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 with Rev. Mike Holcomb officiating. Mrs. Burkett passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Greenville. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Burkett; grandchildren,…
Read MoreKIMBERLY COMPTON
Aug. 8, 1971 – Sept. 24, 2021 Funeral service for Kimberly Compton, 50, of Greenville, was held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 with Brother Larry Gaston officiating. Burial follow at Providence Cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday night. Mrs. Compton passed away Friday in Greenville. She is survived…
Read MoreJames Gang Carnival coming Sept. 29
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard After consideration, the Butler County Fair and the Greenville Kiwanis Club announced last Friday that the Butler County Fair will again be cancelled. At the end of the week the James Gang Amusements will provide a Midway carnival at the fairground starting Wednesday, Sept. 29. The carnival will…
Read MoreJuvenile accused of attempted murder
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard According to a press release by Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, a 17 year old male from Fort Deposit was arrested on Monday, Sept. 13 for Attempted Murder, Assault 1st, and Discharging a Firearm into an Unoccupied Vehicle within Greenville city limits. Lovvorn said his department received a…
Read MoreCONSTITUTION WEEK OBSERVED
Constitution Week is annually observed Sept. 17-23. The flags posted along Greenville streets last Friday, Sept. 17 were to commemorate Constitution/Citizenship Day. The six day period to follow is recognized as Constitution Week. Never forget those who have struggled and also died to maintain your freedoms as an American. Sept. 17 is Constitution Day…
Read MoreCityFest coming this weekend
Downtown Greenville will be the place to be Saturday, Sept. 25, with the return of Camellia CityFest. The event, which is the 7th annual, kicks off at 9 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. and promises plenty of festival food, live entertainment, vendors galore and activities especially geared to the youth. “Camellia CityFest is a…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH Chores on the Farm: Part 2
By Frances Lowery Garner All farm families had chickens and a rooster to wake you in the mornings. Some were fortunate enough to have fenced chicken yards and others allowed the chickens to run loose on the yard. They were fed daily with shelled corn or bought feed if the family could afford it.…
Read MoreFOOTBALL WRAP-UP Georgiana nipped by Bulldogs
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The 1A Georgiana Panthers traveled this past Friday, Sept. 17, to face the 1A Kinston Bulldogs in a region matchup and lost a mighty defensive struggle 10-6. The Panthers gave a valiant fight but just couldn’t keep the Bulldogs penned up. Head coach Berry Bess said, “I feel…
Read MoreEagles get their first win
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles got their first win of the season this past Friday, Sept. 17, against the Rebels of Coosa Valley 14-6 in Alabama Independent School Association action (AISA). The Eagles had concentrated on their passing game for their previous three games but a torrential downpour…
Read MoreA battle of Tigers
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers traveled to match up with the undefeated Samson Tigers in a hard fought AHSAA 1A regional game, Friday, Sept. 17. Both McKenzie and Samson came to win, and battled fiercely. Samson eventually carried the win home in a close 36-28 game. McKenzie opened the first…
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