The Seasons of Dance
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Sonya’s Dance and Fitness celebrated its 30th year with a spring show entitled “The Seasons of Dance” at the Ritz Theatre on June 7. As always the color, costumes, choreography, characters, and creativity awed the capacity-level audience. The Fall was introduced by dancer Charlotte Stallworth and included a…
Read More8th annual “Big C” tournament a success
The 8th annual Colin “Big C” MacGuire Golf Tournament is in the books and by all accounts was another success. “We had a great crowd and wonderful support, and we are so happy that our friends and sponsors contribute to our efforts to help our local students attend the University of Alabama,” said Mack Russell,…
Read More2023 and 2024 Dixie Debs honored
On Monday, June 2, the 2023 and 2024 Dixie Softball Debs teams from Greenville were honored with plaque unveilings at the Greenville Sportsplex. The plaques highlighted each team’s accomplishment for winning the State Championship and making it to the World Series playoffs. Jerome Harris, III, stated at the end, “Thank you ladies and let’s go…
Read MoreDixie Boys district action takes off
Dixie Boys baseball district action started on Thursday, June 5, with Greenville Parks and Recreation hosting 8U, 10U, and 12U, 10U leagues. Greenville 6U played in Luverne. In Thursday action, Greenville 6U beat Geneva 21-0; Greenville 8U beat Luverne 8-0; Greenville 10U lost to Luverne 12-11; and Greenville 12U lost to Luverne 11-5. Friday action…
Read MoreDixies Belles Softball All Stars announced
On Thursday, June 5, after finishing regular season play the Greenville Dixie Belles All Star team was announced. Picture L-R are Ma’Laya Abrams, Aly Brooks, Choe Chun, Kaidence Davis, Jordin Dunklin, Caylee Gibson, Emma Golson, Rileigh Grace Hartley, JaNiyah Longmire, Allie Sexton, and Abigail Smith. (Not pictured Allie Newton). (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreDixies Debs Softball All Stars announced
On Thursday, June 5, after finishing regular season play the Greenville Dixie Debs All Star team was announced. Pictured L-R are: Lillie Boggan, Hayden Bozeman, CeCe Bullard, Niyah Davison, Sariyah Dickerson, Sy’Nya Edwards, Ajaida Hardaway, Dakota Hudson, Justice James, Layla McCall, Lexie Reaves, and Sammie Strickland. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreGLINDA MULLINS PARMER
April 9, 1948 – June 1, 2025 Glinda Mullins Parmer, aged 77, of Greenville, departed this life on June 1, 2025, following an extended illness. Born on April 9, 1948, to Reverend Ralph Hamilton and Eloise Turner Mullins, Glinda’s Christian faith and deep familial roots were the foundations of her life. Glinda graduated from Greenville…
Read MoreJAMES SCOTT ANDERSON
Feb. 17, 1965 – June 1, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Scott Anderson on June 1, 2025, at the age of 60, a resident of Alabaster. Scott was a good man with such a kind heart. He was a devoted father to his son, Caleb, who was…
Read MoreHORACE EWDIN DUNN
May 11, 1954 – June 8, 2025 Horace Edwin (Eddie) Dunn, Age 71, of Greenville, departed his earthly life on June 2, 2025, following an extended illness. He was born on May 11, 1954, to Horace and Ernestine Dunn. He graduated from Lyeffion High School in 1972. He earned an Associate of Science degree from…
Read MoreJOSEPH PAUL OLIVE
Sept. 10, 1941 – June 5, 2025 Joseph Paul Olive, 83, a resident of Georgiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Joe was born to Ford and Era Olive on Sept. 10, 1941. He was welcomed home by his brother Julian and sister Bernice where they…
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