Virginia B. Foster
Virginia B. Foster passed away on July 19, 2025, at the age of 81. Graveside Services were held at Damascus Church Cemetery on Highway 10 East on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. with Brother Danny Duncan officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James…
Read MoreLaNita M. Watson
LaNita M. Watson of Greenville, AL went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was 81 years old. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch West Baptist Church with Reverend Nathan Skipper officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. …
Read MoreRoberts gives to community
On Saturday, July 19, Claranna Roberts (pictured right), owner of Coffee Cup Quilting, generously donated a handmade quilt to SouthernCare Hospice Services. The quilt was presented to Joann Mathews (pictured left) and will be gifted to a local hospice patient in need of comfort and care. Claranna, known for her passion for quilting and community…
Read MoreAnnual Heritage Cook Off Winners
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Committee hosted the 18th Annual Heritage Cook Off on Saturday, July 19, at the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Greenville. This year’s category was iced sheet cake and six contestants had entries. First Place winner was Ada Sue Thompson with Chocolate…
Read More‘That’s My Brick’ fundraiser reopens
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard After numerous requests from the community, the Sasanqua Garden Club (SGC) has reopened their That’s My Brick fundraiser for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to purchase a personalized engraved brick. These new bricks will be permanently installed within the garden at a second entrance near the historic picnic…
Read MoreGAAC opens scholarship applications
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Area Arts Council (GAAC) opened applications for the Roberta P. Gamble Arts Scholarship on July 10. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 29, and the scholarship recipient notification date is Sept. 25. The scholarship is named in honor and memory of Roberta “Bobbie” Gamble, who is…
Read MoreCrash claims life
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard According to Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, “A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. Monday, July 14, has claimed the life of an Alabaster man. Cameron Brice Acreman, 23, was fatally injured when the 1998 Ford F150 he was driving…
Read MoreTHE EASTER KINGSNAKE
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard With a length ranging from three to five feet, the eastern kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula Linnaeus) is found in the southeastern and coastal counties of Alabama. Its coloration is a shiny black with narrow transverse bands of creamy yellow along its back and a mottled or checkered belly. Its…
Read MoreLBW launches Women’s Beach Volleyball Program
Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College is making a major addition to its Saints athletics lineup with the launch of a women’s beach volleyball program, set to debut in the 26-27 academic year. The program will compete as a sanctioned sport under the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Alabama Community College Conference…
Read MoreBlack Belt Road Trip Photo Contest open
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the summer vacation season and all of the region’s amazing activities with the second annual Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest. The contest began June 2 and runs through Aug. 15. All photos entered in the 2025 Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest must be…
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