GCS names camellia for Gov. Ivey
The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) is pleased to announce they have named a seedling in honor of the Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama. This is a project the Society has been working on for several months and they are very proud of this accomplishment. The American Camellia Society judge committee just approved a camellia, which…
Read MoreSNAP update
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification this morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) that the federal government has reopened and that, “State agencies must take immediate steps to ensure households receive their full November allotments promptly.” “It is about time Congress did their job to reopen…
Read MoreRMCCA to become emergency hospital
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Thursday, Nov. 13, Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) announced in a press release, it would file an application with the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) on the same day to convert RMCCA into a rural emergency hospital. RMCCA CEO Patrick Trammell said, “As…
Read MoreMcGuigan rocks the Ritz
Billy McGuigan & the Pop Rock Orchestra gave a lively and entertaining performance for the Greenville Area Arts Council second concert event of the 2025-2026 season. Before the event on Thursday evening, Nov. 13, champagne and hors de ouvres were offered to patrons. McGuigan and his band took the stage at 7 p.m. and proceeded…
Read MoreGreenville’s annual Christmas Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 9
The holiday season is almost here, and so is one of the community’s most beloved traditions — the annual Christmas Parade, happening Tuesday, Dec. 9. This year’s festive theme, “The Camellia City’s Sweetest Season,” promises a night full of charm, creativity, and Christmas cheer. Festivities will begin in Confederate Park at 5 p.m., featuring Christmas…
Read MoreMcKenzie takes out Generals
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard This past Friday, the McKenzie Tigers at 11-0 hosted the gold and grey Autauga Academy Generals (7-4) at Williams-Vickery Stadium for the Alabama Athletic High School Association (AHSAA) Round Two 1A playoffs. In a game defined by momentum-shifting defensive plays and explosive scoring runs, the Tigers stormed past…
Read MorePimienta resigns
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Garrick Pimienta, Jr., Greenville High School (GHS) head football coach, recently announced that he was resigning. Pimienta said in a social media post, “After much though and prayer, I have made the decision to step down as the head football coach at Greenville High School. “Over the past…
Read MoreRMCCA seeks strategic transition to Rural Emergency Hospital
GREENVILLE, Ala. — Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama will file an application with the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convert RMCCA into a rural emergency hospital. This strategic decision — unanimously approved by the RMCCA Board — represents the hospital’s best opportunity to achieve financial stability and continue serving the healthcare needs…
Read MorePost 24 Turkey Shoot a success
The local American Legion Post 24 hosted a fund raiser for the Boy’s and Girl’s State on Saturday, Nov. 1. According to Post Commander Lee Tanner, the fund raiser was a success. Pictured are Matthew Marsh and his six year old son, Maddux, at the firing line. With his dad’s help, Maddux won a prize…
Read MoreIt is National Diabetes Awareness Month
In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers continues its commitment to community health by offering complimentary Hemoglobin A1c testing to all blood donors. The initiative helps donors take charge of their well-being by learning more about their risk for diabetes and prediabetes – conditions that affect millions of Americans. The A1c…
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