COLEMAN-CRENSHAW HOUSE OUTSTANDING IN LOCAL HISTORY: Oldest house in Butler County tour June 28
BY ANNIE CRENSHAW Dr. John Coleman came to Butler County from North Carolina in 1817, before our county was a county and before Alabama was a state. The home that he and his slaves built near Manningham, a pioneer village in northwestern Butler County, still stands today. And, it’s owned by descendants of a neighbor’s…
Read More25th annual South Alabama Karate Tournament
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard This was the 25th year for this very prestigious martial arts tournament. The South Alabama Karate Open has become one of the most heralded tournaments due in part to its Director Sensei Mark Rudd and his brother Don Rudd. Mark Rudd is 7th Dan Isshinryu Hall of…
Read MoreMELBA JEAN SCHOFIELD
June 8, 1935 – June 16, 2025 Melba Jean Schofield, 90, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at her home following an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Butler County. Melba was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She loved cooking, gardening and spending time…
Read MoreKAREN KENNDEY JOHNSON
Oct. 16, 1945 – June 17, 2025 Karen Kennedy Johnson, age 79, of Greenville, passed away on June 16, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, June 21, beginning at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Greenville with Reverend John Girdley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed…
Read MoreGRACE HERRING BRADLEY
March 25, 1938 – June 17, 2025 Grace Herring Bradley, a resident of Greenville, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 87. Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, beginning at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Reverend Bruce McCormick officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed…
Read MoreSHIRLEY GIPSON
Aug. 1, 1935 – June 17, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Gran, Shirley Gipson, who left us on June 17, 2025, at the age of 89. Surrounded by her family in her final moments, she was a woman with immense love for Jesus Christ and we…
Read MoreChiggers
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Chigger season is definitely upon us and here are some helpful facts about avoiding chiggers as temperatures warm up, courtesy of the Mississippi State University Extension Service: “Despite the myths, chiggers aren’t insects, and they definitely don’t burrow into your skin. These tiny critters are actually the larval…
Read MoreBuild with Bonner
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard ‘Build with Bonner’ is a clever tagline for the 50 year old Nina Bonner who has officially thrown her hat into the political race for the office of Mayor of Georgiana this coming August 26. Bonner has a lot other hats she wears, wife of Melvin Bonner,…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child BASBO
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard What is an Operation Christmas Child BASBO box? That question was answered last Saturday at an area meeting hosted by Lisa Townes at Southside Baptist Church. BASBO stands for “build a shoebox online” and is another way to support the Samaritan’s Purse organization in reaching the world with…
Read MoreIvey receives an Alabama Beauty camellia
The Greenville Camellia Queen and Debutantes went to the Capitol this past week to visit with Governor Kay Ivey. The young ladies presented the Governor with an Alabama Beauty camellia plant from the Greenville Camellia Society. The presentation took place in the Old House Chamber inside the Capitol. They were able to see the difference…
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