Murder on Second Street
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Ladon Betton, 32, was murdered, Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 17, by a single gunshot wound. According to Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovorrn, Jevarios Carter, 24, has been arrested and confessed to the murder. In a press release, Lovorrn stated, “The Greenville Police Department responded to a call of an…
Read MoreSafe Harbor Summer Social Aug. 28
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Preparations are nearing completion for the first Summer Social event benefitting Safe Harbor, The Butler County Children’s Advocacy Center (BCCAC). The special event will be held at Cambrian Ridge on Saturday, Aug. 28, and will include an evening of great food, live music performed by Two Lane Hi-Way,…
Read MoreDISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN SELECTED
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The 2022 Distinguished Young Women of Butler & Lowndes County Scholarship Program were selected Saturday, Aug. 21 at the historic Ritz Theater in downtown Greenville. Mary Virginia Meadows was chosen to represent Butler County and Abigail Gluschick will represent Lowndes County at the state program in January 2022.…
Read MoreFDA scrimmages CCA
The Fort Dale Academy Eagles hosted the Crenshaw Christian Academy Cougars this past Friday, Aug. 20 for a scrimmage. The varsity played three quarters and the Jr. High played one. For the varsity game the Eagles had better success passing than running. At the end of three quarters, the Eagles amassed 151 yards passing versus…
Read MoreMcKenzie attends jamboree
The McKenzie Tigers traveled to Grove Hill on Thursday night, Aug. 19, to match up with the Sweetwater Bulldogs and Clarke County Bulldogs for a preseason jamboree. The Tigers were able to move the ball and gain yardage but in the end fell short to Sweetwater in a 41-0 defeat. McKenzie and Clarke County were…
Read MoreSEASON START RECAP
BY BRUCE BRANUM & RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Football season is officially back in Butler County with the Greenville High School (GHS) Tigers and Georgiana Panthers stepping on to the field for their first regular season games. Both Greenville and Georgiana traveled for their opening games. The 5A Tigers made their way…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard The 1999 Alabama team entered the season with controversy. Rumors of an inappropriate relationship between Coach Mike DuBose and his secretary were swirling. He first denied then later on admitted to the relationship. Powers at be decided to keep him. There were a lot of fans…
Read MoreJANICE TAYLOR
Janice Taylor of Andalusia passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at Andalusia Health. She was 68. Private arrangements were handled by Keahey Funeral Home. Left to cherish her memory, daughter, April Stalker of Missouri; brothers, James Taylor of Greenville, Willie Taylor of Greenville, Julis Taylor, and Eddie Taylor of Robertsdale; sisters, Thelma Walker of Georgia…
Read MoreMICHAEL SHAYNE MOODY
Jan. 10, 1963 – Aug. 16, 2021 Mr. Michael Shayne Moody, age 58 of Magnolia Springs, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, Aug. 16. Shayne was born on Jan. 10, 1963 in Virginia Beach, V.A., raised in Greenville, and a longtime resident of Baldwin County, Alabama. He was a 1981 graduate of Greenville High…
Read MoreLOIS HARRISON
March 20, 1927 – Aug. 16, 2021 Graveside Service for Mrs. Lois Harrison, 94, of Georgiana, was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2021 at Bethel West Cemetery with Pastor Lane Simmons officiating. A visitation was held from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Harrison passed away on Monday, Aug.…
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