Officers’ shooting leaves local dead
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Regarding the recent officers’ involved shooting death of Gray McNeil Vinson on May 11, Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn issued the following press release on May 12. “On May 11, 2026 around 9:15pm, officers were dispatched to Gravel Hill Road in Greenville regarding shots fired in the area.…
Read More26th Annual South Alabama Open Karate Tournament
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Annual South Alabama Open Karate Tournament is in its twenty sixth year and is held at Straughn High School Gymnasium in Andalusia. Scheduled for June 13th, this annual martial Arts competition is touted as one of the most premier Karate tournaments in the nation. The South…
Read MoreGPRD Dixie Ponytail action
The Dixie Ponytail (ages 11-12) league was in full action Thursday, May 14, at the Greenville Sports Plex. Pictured is Viper pitcher Anleigh Davis hurling against the Warriors. The Vipers won 7-1. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreGPRD announces Dixie Youth All-stars
On Friday, May 15, the Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced all-stars for Dixie Youth Ozone baseball league and also Rising Stars (ages 11-12). Pictured are the Ozone all-stars. From left front row: Braxton Willis, Rylan Watson, Jordan Thornton, Ryan Scott, Crawford Piper, Kody Olliver, Colton Little, Conley Henderson, Austin Heartsill, Hunter Collins, Weston Booker,…
Read MoreMckenzie hosts Goshen for spring game
The McKenzie Tigers hosted the Goshen Eagles for the annual spring game and won 28-14. The offense and defense squared off in a competitive scrimmage that gave fans an early look at the team’s returning talent and incoming newcomers. Players showcased big plays on both sides of the ball as coaches evaluated depth, execution and…
Read MoreHAROLD JACKSON HARRISON
Oct. 22, 1939 – May 3, 2026 Harold Jackson Harrison, 86, born Oct. 22, 1939, went home to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 3, 2026, while resting comfortably with his family. Harold was born in Greenville, to Martha Ora and Irby Roy Harrison. He attended Auburn…
Read MoreCATHERINE GAYLE POWELL
May 17. 1967 – May 10, 2026 Catherine “Cathy” Gayle Powell, age 58, of Andalusia, passed away May 10, 2026, following a valiant battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Born in Mobile on May 17, 1967, to Robert and Cheryl Powell, Cathy grew up in Mobile and later in…
Read MoreGRAY MCNEIL VINSON
Feb. 17, 1993 – May 11, 2026 Gray McNeil Vinson was born on Feb. 17, 1993. He was welcomed into eternity on May 11, 2026 by his paternal grandparents, Col. Bobby Gray and Ellanette Vinson; maternal grandparents, Floyd and Darline McNeil; his uncles, Ricky McNeil and Gene Collins; and his cousin, Brandon Collins. He is…
Read MoreMILLIE WEST LISENBY
April 30, 1938 – May 12, 2026 Millie West Lisenby, 88, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness. Millie lived with extraordinary generosity, love and kindness. She was born on April 30, 1938, in Athens, Ga., to parents Clarence Henry West and Mildred Morton West of Warm…
Read MoreKAREN LYNETTE WHITTINGTON
Oct. 18, 1971 – May 13, 2026 Karen Lynette Whittington, a resident of Greenville, passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 54. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 16, beginning at 11 a.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Stacey Gaston officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Karen was preceded in…
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