Richie and Me
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY After my first Little League baseball practice in my new hometown of Greenville, Alabama, with Coach O.G. Holley and a baseball team of 12 boys, age 12 and under, Richie Hartley asked me to go home with him. It was an easy decision. I was anxious to get out and…
Read MoreCHRISTMAS BLESSINGS FROM SHERIFF’S POSSE
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Sheriff’s Posse (BCSP) recently gave a significant and sizeable Christmas gift to the Butler County Children’s Advocacy Center, also known as Safe Harbor of Greenville. Claire Corley, executive director and outreach coordinator of Safe Harbor, said, “This is such a blessing at this time of…
Read MoreApplications open for Zeta assistance
BY JEFF HELMS The Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) is accepting applications through Jan. 15 from farmers who suffered losses related to Hurricane Zeta. AFAF and Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell said the Foundation established a Hurricane Relief Fund in response to calls from farmers and businesses who wanted to help their neighbors.…
Read MoreCrash claims Pine Apple woman
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers, a single-vehicle crash at 11:40 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, claimed the life of a Wilcox County woman. The wreck occurred on Alabama Highway 10 near the 107 mile maker, approximately 12 miles west of Greenville. A press release by ALEA…
Read MoreStudents on remote learning until Jan. 15
From Butler County School System According to statistics published by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Butler County is currently categorized as a high risk area for COVID-19 cases and has experienced a significant increase in the number of positive cases within recent weeks. As an ongoing effort to protect the health and safety…
Read MoreMcLendon coaches in state All-Star game
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Greenville High School head coach Josh McLendon recently had the opportunity to be a part of the coaching staff for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) North-South All-Star Game. This was the second time he was invited to participate as a coach in the All-Star game. McLendon…
Read MoreASHOA 2021 Hall of Fame Class cont.
The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOA) recently announced the Class of 2021 to be inducted on May 8, 2021. A class of eight was selected by ballot through a statewide selection committee. They are Willie Anderson, Hal Baird, Cliff Ellis, Steve Hudson, Lillie Leatherwood, George Teague, Ben…
Read MoreOn this day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Gus Malzhan was relieved of his coaching duties at Auburn on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. Less than 24 hours after Auburn beat Mississippi State 24-10. Malzhan was hired on Dec. 4, 2012 from Arkansas State. Malzhan was the head coach for one season. For three seasons,…
Read MoreADAM LEE CRYSELL
Adam Lee Crysell age 24, of Honoraville, AL passed away suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. Visitation was held for Adam on Thursday, Dec. 17, in the chapel of Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home. The family received friends from 12-1 p.m. We will then meet at Cool Springs cemetery for a graveside service starting at…
Read MorePATRICIA MOSELEY BRYANT
Patricia Moseley Bryant, 64, of Ft. Deposit, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church in Honoraville, with Brother Mason Halacker officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. Burial followed at the church cemetery. The family received friends Friday morning at the church…
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