November SNAP benefits suspended
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received specific guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) the evening of Friday, Oct. 24, regarding the suspension of SNAP benefits and procedures for the month of November due to the federal government shutdown. Recipients will be able to use benefits issued to…
Read MoreCouncil has busy meeting
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville City Council met this past Monday evening, Oct. 27, for a very busy agenda. It was the last meeting for the council which was elected in 2020. The council meeting was attended by Council Member District 1 and Greenville Mayor Elect Jae’Ques Brown, Council Member District…
Read MoreCops and Kids day
The Greenville Police Department held their annual Cops and Kids Day to the delights of students from Butler County schools, this past Wednesday, Oct. 22. Attendees interacted with patrol officers, investigators, SWAT team members, school resource officers, animal control officers, and other divisions. The event also drew participation from the District Attorney’s Office, Greenville Fire…
Read MoreBonner to speak at WHS on Nov. 2
The Wilcox Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Camden Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 209 Broad Street. The featured speaker will be Jo Bonner, President of the University of South Alabama, presenting a program titled “There Must Be Something in the Water.” Bonner, who grew up…
Read MoreEagles fall to Senators
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles were handed a tough region loss by the Morgan Academy Senators this past Friday 36-29. The Eagles 4-4 entered the game with hope they could defeat the 4-5 Senators, but the Senators struck first in the first quarter with 14 points while the…
Read MoreMcKenzie trounces Red Level
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The AHSAA 1A McKenzie Tigers hosted the 1A Red Level Tigers for a Region 2 game Friday night. Red Level was unable to match McKenzie, ultimately falling to the Tigers 62-0. Tiger freshman Carter Gomillion started as quarterback for McKenzie with an impressive performance. Gomillion sent a pass…
Read MoreTigers overcome Blue Devils
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The beleaguered Greenville High Tigers earned their second win on the season this past Friday evening with a 27-18 win over the Blue Devils of Escambia County. The win gives the Tigers a 2-7 record on the season while the Blue Devils fell to 2-7. First quarter action…
Read MoreJOHN WAVERLY FRAZIER
Sept. 6, 1938 – Oct. 21, 2025 John Waverly Frazier, 87, of Honoraville, passed away on Oct. 21, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Johnny was born at home in Alexander City on Sept. 16, 1938. He was the son of Waverly and Margaret Graves Frazier. He graduated from Lowndes County High School in 1956…
Read MoreJOAN HALL
Aug. 1, 1937 – Oct. 21, 2025 Joan Hall, 88, a resident of Fort Deposit, died peacefully Oct. 21, 2025. Joan was a graduate of Lowndes County High School and was a graduate of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College with an associate’s degree. Joan was preceded in death by her father, Travis Cates; sister, Nancy…
Read MoreBILLY MCCORMICK, SR.
June 11, 1952 – Oct. 17, 2025 Billy McCormick, Sr., a resident of Georgiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 17, 2025, with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born on June 11, 1952, to Walter and Evella McCormick. Billy worked in construction and as a tire changer for many years. He…
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