ATV crash claims life of man, 21
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Troy Post of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division released a press statement on Wednesday, June 11, stating, “A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 6:44 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, has claimed the life of a Greenville man. “Joshua Alexander…
Read MoreALEA announces CDL changes
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities, are aimed at improving road safety and streamlining certification processes. Mandatory Electronic Submission of DOT Medical Certifications Starts June 23, 2025…
Read MoreDixie Girls district play
Dixie Girls softball district action started on Thursday, June 12, with Geneva Parks and Recreation hosting 8U, 10U, 12U, and 15U leagues. In Thursday action, Greenville 8U beat Enterprise 21-20; Greenville 10U lost to Geneva 7-6; Greenville 12U beat Troy 4-3; and Greenville 15U lost to Troy 17-1. Friday action saw Greenville 15U beat Enterprise…
Read MoreJOHN D. MURPHY, JR.
Nov. 8, 1968 – June 7, 2025 John D. Murphy, Jr., 56, of Opelika, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Born on Nov. 8, 1968, in Greenville, John graduated from Greenville High School in 1987. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management from Auburn University in 1991, and was employed at…
Read MoreRONNIE CALVIN LOWE
Jan. 30, 1954 – June 8, 2025 With his wife by his side, Ronnie Calvin Lowe, 71, passed lovingly into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 8, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather with a love for the outdoors, cooking, and the Crimson Tide. He…
Read MoreFRANCES TURNER RAYBON
Oct. 27, 1927 – June 10, 2025 Frances Tanner Raybon, lovingly known as Mamaw, passed away on June 10, 2025 after a sudden decline in her health at the age of 97. She lived a long and fulfilling life. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 18, beginning at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in…
Read MoreJOSHUA ALEXANDER HASTY
Nov. 26, 2003 – June 10, 2025 Mr. Joshua Alexander Hasty, 21, a resident of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The funeral service was held Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Herbert Brown officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed at…
Read MoreROBER DAVID LUMAN, JR.
Sept. 25, 1943 – June 13, 2025 Mr. Robert David Luman Jr., 81, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Baptist South in Montgomery. He was born in Seabring, Fla., and resided in the Industry Community of Georgiana. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery. He attended Auburn University, where he studied…
Read MoreHank Fest draws many
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The 46th annual Hank Williams Festival kicked off Friday, June 6 and finished Saturday evening, June 7. Performing on stage Friday was Wyatt Aleman (pronounced ah-la-mahn), The Bush Family, Today’s Yesterday Band, and ended with the day’s headliner T. Graham Brown. Saturday’s entertainers included The Bush Family, Aleman,…
Read MoreMcKenzie Val/Sal correction
In the May 28 edition of The Greenville Standard, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for McKenzie School were incorrectly published. It should have read McKenzie School (L-R) Valedictorian Jack Houston (4.07 GPA) and Salutatorian Alana Jones (3.94 GPA).
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