OPAL COBB
Jan. 29, 1949 – Oct. 13, 2025 Opal Cobb, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Graveside Services were held Saturday, Oct. 18, in Wesley Chapel Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m. with Brother Gary Glass officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing. She was preceded in death…
Read MoreGEORGE S. DELOACH, JR.
Sept. 16, 1962 – Oct. 16, 2025 George S. Deloach, Jr., a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Oct. 16, 2025, at the age of 63. George was preceded in death by his parents, George S. Deloach, Sr., and Gertrude T. Hairelson Deloach. He is survived by his sisters, Kathryn (William C.) Till and Laura…
Read MoreFall Supper Social a success
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) and the Greenville-Butler County Public Library co-hosted the annual Fall Supper Social Thursday evening, Oct. 9, at the Library’s Camellia Pavilion. Attendees gathered to enjoy a delicious meal beautifully catered by Uncle E’s BBQ & Catering and music by 55 South Band. Door prizes were given along with…
Read MoreSean of the South delights
Sean Dietrich, also known as ‘Sean of the South’, brought his southern charm and wit back to Greenville this past Thursday, Oct. 9. He took to the stage of the historic Ritz Theater in Greenville to the delight of a well-attended audience. They were rewarded with an enticing performance of storytelling, singing, and comedy. Afterwards,…
Read MorePretty in Pink Walk draws hundreds
Pretty in Pink held their 7th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk along Commerce and Cedar streets in Greenville on a beautiful fall Saturday morning, Oct. 11. The event, which was themed ‘Slam Dunk Breast Cancer,’ was a success and inspiration to all attending. Sonja Blankenship, her daughter Brittany, and their team made sure this was…
Read MoreTigers fall to Eagles at HC
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville High School Tigers fell to the Eagles from Carroll of Ozark this past Friday evening 29-12. The 1-5 5A Tigers were hopeful for a win on Homecoming night as the winless 5A Eagles (0-7) came to town. It was not to be as the Tigers couldn’t…
Read MorePanthers gnaw ‘Dogs
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The 1A Georgiana Panthers had another road game under the Friday night lights, traveling south to square off with the 1A Tigers of Red Level for a region game. The Panthers went into this fracas with a 2-4 overall record on the season, stumbling in with a…
Read MoreEagles fall to Cougars
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles traveled to face the blue and white Southern Academy Cougars of Greensboro this past Friday and lost a region game 36-30. In the first quarter, the Eagles scored first at the 6:08 mark on a 24-yard scamper by quarterback Blake Slagley. They were…
Read MoreGHS presents Homecoming Court
The Homecoming Court for Greenville High School was recently announced. They are, left to right: Janiya Fails, Sr. Maid; Sequoya Johnson, Jr. Maid; JaKira Burnett, Sr. Maid and Homecoming Queen; Zyan Freeman, Sophomore Maid; JaNiya Longmire, Freshman Maid; and Destiny Hall, Sr. Maid. (Photo submitted)
Read MoreGHS Homecoming Queen and King
On Friday, Oct. 10, Greenville High School presented its Homecoming King and Queen before the game with Carroll Ozark. Pictured are Homecoming Queen Jakira Burnett and Homecoming King Caderious Williams. (Bruce Branum The Standard)
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