Fort Dale Academy Eagles
Coach – Eric Folmar Aug. 27 @ Jackson Sept. 3 vs Tuscaloosa* Sept. 10 @ Clarke Prep* Sept. 17 @ Coosa Valley Sept. 24 vs Sparta Oct. 1 vs Hooper Oct.8 vs Monroe* Oct. 15 @ Bessemer* Oct. 15 vs Morgan* Oct. 29 @ Lowndes
Read MoreCoaches Corner a success
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Tuesday, Aug. 3, coaches from all Butler County schools gathered under one roof at Beeland Park Recreation Center to be a part of the 17th annual Coaches Corner event hosted by the Greenville Kiwanis Club and the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC). As usual, Q94’s Kyle…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard In 1978 Coach Bryant told a recruit, he would set the record as the all-time winningest coach, while the player was at Alabama. If that recruit signed with Alabama, then Coach Bryant’s comment came true. Alabama in 1980 finished at 10-2 and No. 6 in both…
Read MoreHAZEL MCCARTHY ALEXANDER
Oct. 30, 1936 – Aug. 2, 2021 Hazel M. Alexander, age 84 of Greenville, passed away on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by love. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 5, at Dunklin Funeral Home with her son Billy Alexander officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Visitation was held one hour…
Read MoreANGELA KILLOUGH LONG
Sept. 25, 1960 – Aug. 1, 2021 Angela Killough Long, 60, a resident of Honoraville, died at her home on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Read MoreSheriff’s Office has been busy
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Sheriff’s Office has been busy over the last three weeks. The first major arrest occurred on Tuesday, July 13, when RKenneo Andrews, age 34 and from Pensacola, Fla., and Carmen Zapata, age 37 and also from Pensacola, were caught trafficking Codeine and to be possession…
Read MoreGA-ANA THEATER TO RE-OPEN AS GEORGIANA OPRY HOUSE
By April Richey The Ga-Ana Theater in Georgiana is set to re-open as the Georgiana Opry House. Tracy Eason of Georgiana, a retired nurse, as well as a musician, was searching for a way to bring the arts back into Georgiana, especially for children and seniors. Country music has been a long time staple…
Read MoreAngie K. Long mourned by community
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Sunday, Aug. 1, our community lost a dear friend and staunch supporter, when Angie K. Long passed away. Angie was a notable figure in journalism, literature, the arts, and the local humane society in Butler County. There were not many school events, parades, fairs, beauty pageants, concerts…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard In the 1970’s, Alabama ruled the SEC by winning eight conference championships, 1971-1975 and 1977-79. In 1970, they finished 6-5-1. In 1976, they had a young team that started slow and finished strong. Alabama blasted UCLA 36-6 in the Liberty Bowl. There was lot of excitement…
Read MoreANNIE RUTH SMITH
Funeral services for Annie Ruth Smith were held Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at 12 p.m. from the House of God Church Greenville. Elder General Calvin Crenshaw officiated. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery, Hudson Funeral Service directed.
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