Rev. Wasden retires after 54 years of service
Rev. Watson Wasden, age 90, has served Antioch West Baptist Church for more than half a century. Sunday, Jan. 10, after five decades of bringing people together as the pastor, Preacher Watson preached his last sermon before entering into retirement. For fifty-four years Watson Wasden, referred to by many as “Preacher Watson,” has led the…
Read More‘Safer at Home’ extended…again
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard Although 2021 held so much promise for a release from a nearly year-long pandemic, it has yet to bring an end to COVID-19. In fact, on Thursday, Jan. 21, Governor Kay Ivey extended her Safer at Home order for Alabama. “A great many of us had hoped…
Read MoreSarblah breaks 1,000 point milestone
Dawson Sarblah, senior starting small forward on the Greenville High (GHS) Tigers varsity boys basketball team, recently reached a major milestone in his career as a player. He scored his 1,000th career basketball point on Tuesday, Jan. 19, during the game against Park Crossing. For his achievement, he was recognized pre-game on court before the…
Read MoreCounty basketball wrap up
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Tiger varsity boys claimed the 5A Area 4 Regular Season Champion title after defeating Park Crossing and the Andalusia Bulldogs. The Tigers began the week traveling to Montgomery to meet Park Crossing on their court. Greenville defeated the Thunderbirds 74-29. Tiger Senior, Dawson Sarblah, reached a…
Read MoreOn this day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard After Alabama won its 18th National Championship, fans started to make comparisons to past teams and coaches. The 2020 team is considered the best team under Saban. It was the second team under Saban to go undefeated. The 2009 team finished at 14-0 and won his…
Read MoreFRANK E. McABEE
Mr. Frank E. McAbee of McKenzie passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Mrs. Barbara Jo McAbee. He leaves a brother, John McAbee (Juanita), Lafonda Cook (David), Karen McIntyre, and numerous family and friends. Mr. McAbee was a Vietnam veteran and loved his country very…
Read MoreCLIFFORD CHRISTOPHER GREEN
Graveside Service for Mr. Clifford Christopher Green, 87, of Saraland was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 with Brother Larry Gaston officiating. The family received friends half an hour prior to the service at the cemetery. Mr. Green passed away on Jan. 8, at his home. He is survived by his wife…
Read MoreROBERT W. SMITH
Graveside Service for Mr. Robert W. Smith, 86, of Lapine, were held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2021 at Cool Springs Cemetery with Brother Scott Sexton officiating. Mr. Smith passed away at his home on Monday, Jan. 18. He is survived by his son, Bobby Smith (Pat) and Brenda Newell (Lee); grandchildren, Christopher Lee…
Read MoreANNE PERDUE GAFFORD
Anne Perdue Gafford of Montgomery passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Graveside services were held on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Spring Creek Cemetery at 10 a.m. with Brother Jim Sexton officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Bethel Baptist Church…
Read MoreRichie and Me, part 6
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY One night Richie and I were sitting in the big Olds 88 listening to the radio when a guy probably in his 30s walked up to the car and said, “Hotley, I hear you think you’ve got a hot car”. Richie sitting prominently on his law book, turned and said,…
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