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BRENDA CAPPS OWENS

July 14, 1949 – Aug. 13, 2021 Mrs. Brenda Capps Owens, 72, a resident of Greenville, died at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. A graveside service was held Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Sardis Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Reverend Tracy Stinson officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Visitation was…

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DAVID SCOTT KNIGHT

Jan. 25, 1969 – Aug. 18, 2021 Mr. David Scott Knight, 52, a resident of Greenville, died at his home Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. The funeral service was Sunday, Aug. 22, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Randy Harville and Brother Rickey Crysell officiating. Dunklin Funeral Home directed. Visitation…

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DANIEL AARON KELLEY

Sept. 22, 1978 – Aug. 18, 2021 Mr. Daniel Aaron Kelley, 42, a resident of Greenville, died at Baptist South Medical Center on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. The funeral service was Monday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Wilkerson officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial…

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WILLIE L. SCOTT

Dec. 22 1946 – Aug. 20, 2021 Funeral services for Willie L. Scott were held Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 from Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Reverend Marvin Scott officiated with Reverend Ricky Scott providing eulogy and Reverend  Johnny Sanders as Pastor. Burial followed in Pine Level Cemetery in Greenville. Hudson Funeral Service…

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USDA offers animal loss assistance

USDA has announced it is to provide pandemic assistance to livestock producers for animal losses. The farm service agency began taking applications for the Indemnity Program, July 20 and will continue through Sept. 17. The announcement is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic…

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MISS CAMELLIA’S ANNOUNCED

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   On Saturday, Aug. 14, at the historic Ritz Theater in downtown Greenville, Cassidy Diamond was selected as 2022 Miss Camellia. Aubrey McElvey was selected as 2022 Miss Camellia’s Outstanding Teen. Cassidy hails from the City of Tuscaloosa while Aubrey hails from Oneonta. Three young ladies competed for the…

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Ivey declares emergency for COVID

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   On Friday, Aug. 13, Governor Kay Ivey issued an emergency public health proclamation pertaining to COVID-19. Due to the rise in COVID-19 related hospitalizations, Ivey declared a state health emergency exists. This comes barely one month later after Ivey issued a proclamation terminating the public health emergency on…

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Imposters claim to represent AARP

Alabamians have reported to AARP on a new phone scam circulating in the state. Scammers claim to represent AARP, Publishers Clearing House, Wal Mart and other reputable brands in attempts to get members of the public to provide their bank account information, saying they need in order to deposit “sweepstakes winnings” into their accounts. Once…

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Tiger’s expectations high

BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard   The McKenzie Tigers are ready to take the Williams-Vickery field under those Friday night lights to kick off the 2021 football season. The Tigers have been implementing new strategies to prepare this new, young team with off season field time. McKenzie has traveled this summer for experience with…

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This day in sports history

BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard   The first SEC Championship after the Coach Bryant era was in 1989. Bill Curry was the head coach. Curry was in his third season as head coach. Ray Perkins was the coach after Bryant. Perkins coached for four seasons at Alabama and was offered the job…

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