Timber values stagnant as lumber prices soar
By Marlee Moore Towering pines line roadways in Alabama, a state where construction is booming, and lumber prices are soaring. Meanwhile, timberland owners whose raw materials are in demand suffer stagnant timber values. “We supply that wood, and the wood is there, but the price hasn’t gone up for us,” said Elliott Poole, who…
Read MoreMemorial Day traffic claims 7
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt in a six car pile-up on U.S. Interstate I-65 in Butler County, but seven lives were lost in Alabama over the Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 29, four lives were claimed when a vehicle left the roadway and entered Logan Martin…
Read MoreAcreman and Pickens compete in Junior Allstar games
Two Fort Dale Academy juniors, Cahley Acreman and Noah Pickens, were chosen by the AISA Coaches Association to participate in the Junior Allstar games in Montgomery. The softball game was held on the stadium field at Lagoon Park on June 8. Acreman, shown tagging out a runner at 2nd, played shortstop and center field, stole three bases and scored. …
Read MoreMARGIE DALE SIMMONS
Mrs. Margie Dale Simmons, 67, a resident of Greenville, died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama. The funeral service was held Saturday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at First Assembly of God with Brother Jason Simmons, Brother Keith Simmons and Brother Ken Draughon officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial…
Read MoreRANDY WILBURN ROGERS
Randy Wilburn Rogers, age 68, was born Aug 14, 1952. He died June 11, 2021. He was the only son and youngest child of Doris Katherine Massey Rogers and the late Jesse Wilburn Rogers. Funeral services for Randy were held on Wednesday, June 16, at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship beginning at 10 a.m. with Reverend Steve…
Read MoreSHIRLEY JUNE EARNEST
Shirley June Earnest, 80, of Greenville, died at her home on Monday, May 24, 2021, surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 26, at Antioch West Baptist Church at 3 p.m. with Reverend Nathan Skipper officiating. Burial followed at Antioch West Baptist Church Cemetery with Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family…
Read MoreJENNIE V. WALLER
Jennie V. Waller, 95 years young, residing at Crowne Healthcare, passed away on June 4, 2021, to her eternal resting home to be with her Heavenly Father. Visitation was held on Friday, June 11, from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home beginning at 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. with a graveside service following at Shiloh…
Read More20 awards announced for The Standard
The Alabama Press Association recently announced winners for the annual media contest for the year 2020. The Greenville Standard has earned 20 awards so far between the editorial and advertising categories. All awards have not been announced yet. According to Bruce Branum, the publisher, The Greenville Standard competes in Division D, which is a Non-daily…
Read MoreRemains of two found in burnt car
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) found a burned 4-door Mercedes with remains of two people on Wednesday, June 2, in southwest Butler County. According to Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond, his office received a phone call in reference to a possibly stolen vehicle which had been burnt…
Read MoreHank music fest is back
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Despite the heat, humidity, occasional rain down pour, and the feared remains of the COVID pandemic; the 42nd Hank Williams Music Festival appeared to be a success judging from the crowds. Fans from Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky and Missouri made the long trip for the event.…
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