BLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of government and politics
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard As with education, there are so many influential Blacks who have played a role in government/politics of Butler County, it is impossible to cite them all in one publication. A few of the legacies not covered, but their names should be mentioned, include former Greenville City Councilmen Jeddo…
Read MoreFort brings home the stars
BY JEANNE K. CALLEN The Greenville Standard On Friday, Feb. 5, Margo Fort loaded two large tubs of camellia blooms carefully nestled in cotton batting into her car, and headed to Brookhaven Miss. for the 68th Annual Camellia Show presented by the Brookhaven Camellia Society, held Saturday, Feb. 6. This was the first camellia…
Read MoreOn this day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Paul Myerburg of USA Network has rated all six of Coach Nick Saban’s National Championship Teams. Today, I will cover the 2015 National Championship Team. Myerburg of USA Today picked this team as the fourth best of the National Champions under Nick Saban. Alabama went 12-2…
Read MoreFolmar takes the reins at FDA
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Fort Dale Academy (FDA) has got a new captain at the helm for their football program. Eric Folmar, of Prattville, will be taking the reins as head coach for the Eagles. Folmar comes to Fort Dale Academy with a plethora of experience. He was recently the offensive…
Read MoreTigers claim Class 5A, Area 4 title
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Friday, Feb. 12, in what was a testament game of lessons about family, teamwork, dedication, honor and perseverance, the Greenville High Tigers boys basketball team claimed their second Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A Area 4 Championship in as many years. The Tigers, with home court advantage, faced…
Read MoreCounty basketball wrap up
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The Georgiana varsity Lady Panthers clinched the 2021 Alabama High School Athletic Association Area Basketball Championship title and will advance to state following a big win against the Red Level Tigers 53-36. Panther Tenasia Gordon scored big with 19 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks against the Tigers.…
Read MoreGARY LEGER
Mr. Gary Leger, 80, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Mr. Leger was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He epitomized being a hard worker who took care of and supported his family. He had a kind, loving heart for everyone.…
Read MoreState Senate passes COVID-19 protection
By William Heartsill The first bill passed by the Alabama Senate was SB 30 by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), legislation to shield organizations and groups from lawsuits related to the pandemic. Entities covered under this legislation include businesses, nonprofits, LLCs, health care providers, educational entities, churches, governmental entities, and cultural institutions operating in this state,…
Read MoreGPD offers warrant amnesty
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department is partnering with the District Attorney’s office to provide an opportunity for individuals to pay off outstanding warrants at a reduced rate, according to a press release by Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn. Lovvorn stated, “If you qualify, you may receive as much as…
Read MoreMcKenzie School closed due to COVID-19
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard McKenzie School will be closed temporarily from Feb. 8 until Feb. 12 due to an increased level of COVID-19 exposures. A press release from the Butler County School System (BCSS) on Friday, Feb. 5 stated, “During this time students will continue the learning process from their homes. “Staff…
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