FDA honors volleyball seniors
The Fort Dale Academy volleyball family honored their seniors on Oct. 9 with a pregame ceremony. Parents escorted their seniors out onto the court where they were presented with flowers, balloons, a gift, a special photo, and a framed jersey with a stats card. Pictured with the seniors are their parents, coaches, varsity teammates, and the JV…
Read MoreMcKenzie smashes Kinston
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The 1A McKenzie Tigers (6-0) traveled to Kinston to take on the orange and blue Bulldogs (2-5) in regional play under the Friday night lights. The Bulldogs came ready for a fight but were unable to budge the Tigers on the field and were defeated 52-6. Senior Tiger…
Read MoreJARQUIS O’NEAL OWENS
Dec. 20, 1995 – Sept. 30, 2025 On the afternoon of Sept. 30, 2025, the Angels of Silence came into the room of the University of Birmingham Hospital and chilly hands sealed the lips of Brother Jarquis O’Neal Owens. His soul winged its flight from this world of sin, sorrow, and pain, to a place…
Read MoreCHAROLETTE ANN PONDER
Nov. 14, 1947 – Oct. 6, 2025 Charolette Ann Ponder Turner, a resident of Greenville, Alabama, passed away on Oct. 6, 2025, at the age of 77. Graveside Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 9, beginning at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer East Baptist Church with Brother Tim Skipper officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The…
Read MoreMarkets defy gravity
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY, CFA The stock market is over-valued! The current PE on the S & P 500 is 24 times earnings. The historical average PE on the S & P 500 for recent history is in the 16-18 times earnings. The current craze in the market revolves around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
Read MoreMt. Moriah celebrates 197 years III
BY MARY ALICE CARMICHAEL This is a note to help the reader understand this chart: At the top of the column “Bap” is the date they were baptized; “Let” indicates they joined Mt. Moriah by a letter from a previous church proving membership. “Dis” indicates that the church approves of their “dismission” to another…
Read MoreFire danger advisory issued
As drought conditions worsen, due to the recent lack of precipitation and high temperatures, the Alabama Forestry Commission is issuing a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory. Until the state receives sufficient rainfall to alleviate the severe dry situation, especially in central Alabama, this elevated fire danger will persist for the foreseeable future. Mitigation measures should be…
Read MoreGAAC opens season 43
The Greenville Area Arts Council (GAAC) opened its 43rd season this past Thursday, Oct. 2. As per usual, the season kicked off with a street part in front of the historic Ritz Theater. Kenny Harrell provided cheeseburgers and fries to match the Jimmy Buffet theme of the night and there were plenty of hors d’oevres…
Read MoreGeorgiana presents Homecoming Court
Georgiana School presented their Homecoming Court on Friday, Sept. 26, before the game with Sweetwater. Pictured (L-R) are: junior attendant , Chloe Elmore; sophomore attendant, Janiya Stallworth; senior attendant, Shaniya White; Georgiana Mayor Elect Nina Bonner; Homecoming Queen, Avea Feagin; senior attendant, Tiyonna Bennett; freshman attendant, Jada Elmore; 8th grade attendant, Deliya Benjamin; and 7th…
Read MoreThree county teams fall
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard It was not a good Friday night for three of Butler County’s football teams. The McKenzie Tigers were the lone winner with a 52-13 plucking of the Pleasant Home Eagles. McKenzie took control from the first and dominated the field. By halftime, the score was 22-0. McKenzie now…
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