Thompson retires after working 65 years
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Monday, May 17, 2021 may it be it be duly noted that Hugh Dean Thompson officially had served Butler County for 65 years. At Thompson’s retirement party on May 20, Butler County Engineer Dennis McCall stated Thompson started when the only paved roads in the county were…
Read MoreFresh off the street
Thursday morning, May 24, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office made a traffic stop and wound up with a payload of assorted drugs and currency. Sheriff Danny Bond said, “This is what happens when agencies work together and now our streets will not see these drugs.” Among the drugs confiscated were marijuana in varying package sizes,…
Read MoreFresh off the street
Thursday morning, May 24, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office made a traffic stop and wound up with a payload of assorted drugs and currency. Sheriff Danny Bond said, “This is what happens when agencies work together and now our streets will not see these drugs.” Among the drugs confiscated were marijuana in varying package sizes,…
Read MoreBUTLER COUNTY SCHOOOL SYSTEM GRADUATIONS BRING JOY AND TEARS
The Butler County School System (BCSS) saw all three schools in the system graduate students from their high schools this past week. McKenzie School started with 25 on Thursday, May 20, followed by Georgiana School with 28 on Friday, May 21, and Greenville High School rounded out the trifecta with 123 on Saturday, May 22.…
Read More21st Annual South Alabama Karate Open is June 12
With the COVIDd pandemic on the decline finally, the 21st Annual South Alabama Karate Open is back. The annual event in previous years has boasted competitors from all over the southeast and is considered to be one of the premier events for martial artist in the U.S. Isshinryu Karate of Andalusia and their hall of fame instructor,…
Read MoreOn this day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will discuss the University of Alabama 1973 UPI National Championship Team. Alabama’s 1972 team was undefeated and ranked #2 entering the Auburn game. Up 16-0, Auburn kicked a 42 yard field goal, 16-3. Then Auburn blocked two punts in a row to win 17-16.…
Read MoreMcKenzie hosts spring football jamboree
On Friday, May 14, the McKenzie Tigers held a football jamboree. Zion Chappel was the Tigers opponent for the evening. It was a good learning experience for the young Tigers and head coach Keith Luker has high hopes for his team. Pictured are Trey Rudolph, Nathan Creel, Jayden McMillian, and Raven Shipp powering together in…
Read MoreGPRD Debs and Bells softball is underway
Madison Freeman (left) and Claire Campbell, who play for the Bat Attitudes, are pictured after meeting at the mound to discuss the upcoming batter in their game against the Hit Squad on Wednesday, May 19 at the Greenville Sportsplex. The Bat Attitudes eventually lost the game 7-3 in six innings. To have enough teams the…
Read MoreGHS plays in Luverne spring jamboree
On Friday, May 14, the Greenville High School Tigers traveled to Luverne to take part in a multi-team spring football jamboree. Greenville paired with Elba to face Luverne and Jackson during the event. Tiger running back Jaiden Dunklin is pictured running for hard yards against Luverne. Head coach Josh McLendon said GHS only gave up…
Read MoreFort Dale Athletic Club Golf Tournament
The FDAC held its annual golf tournament at Cambrian Ridge Saturday, May 22. A total of 18 teams competed in the four-man scramble format. A cheerful mix of community members, students, alumni, coaches, and other golf enthusiasts had perfect weather for a morning at the beautiful RTJ course. Prizes were awarded during a buffet lunch. The first…
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