City consolidates voting locations
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard At the Greenville City Council meeting on Monday, May 12, the council voted unanimously to consolidate voting for city elections to one location. That location will be at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center on the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Greenville campus at 750 Greenville Bypass. Greenville City…
Read MoreFarmers Market opens
The Butler County Farmers Market re-opened on Saturday, May 17, after a six month hiatus. Vendors had their tables set and booths ready for the much anticipated crowd of market attendees who started arriving before 7 a.m. Among produce offered were fresh string beans, turnip greens, mustard greens, cabbage, potatoes, onions, squash and cucumbers. There…
Read MoreGPD Law Enforcement Memorial Service held
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department (GPD) recently honored the ultimate sacrifices of local law enforcement and the service of current officers at its 26th annual memorial service. Also joining were members of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Georgiana Police Department. Over 200 guests attended the service held…
Read MoreMcKenzie shines at spring football jamboree
The McKenzie School Tiger’s football team traveled to Billingsley to face two teams for a spring jamboree. Pictured are McKenzie Tiger Eli Blackmon outracing Holy Spirit to help McKenzie win 26-6 and McKenzie Tiger Malachi Tolbert delivering a crushing blow to a Billingsley Bears receiver. McKenzie claimed victory in that game, 26-6. (Shea Odom |…
Read MoreJAMES MORRIS BROWN
Feb. 11, 1943 – May 9, 2025 James Morris Brown (Jim) passed away at the age of 82 surrounded by his family on May 9, 2025, at his home in Greenville. Jim was born in Selma at Craig Air Force Base on Feb, 11, 1943, to Ridley and LaMerle Wasden Brown. Jim married Glenda, his…
Read MoreWILLENE B. REYNOLDS
Feb. 1, 1947 – May 9, 2025 Mrs. Willene B. Reynolds of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville, Tenn. Willene was born Feb. 1, 1947, in Greenville, to the late William “Bill” Henry Eady and Clara Mae Kendrick Eady. She was a 1966…
Read MoreJOHN RUFUS JERNIGAN
Dec. 6, 1956 – May 12, 2025 Mr. John Rufus Jernigan, age 68, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. Mr. John was preceded in death by his son, Jason Jernigan, and parents, Earlis Ray and Norma Jean Jernigan. Mr. John is survived by his so n, Miles Jernigan; siblings, James…
Read MoreVETA M. EALUM
Oct. 12, 1954 – May 15, 2025 Miss Veta M. Ealum, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born in Greenville on October 12, 1954. Miss Veta was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Vera McCarter Ealum; sister-in-law Barbara Ealum; and brother-in-law…
Read MoreMiss Susan’s School of Dance holds spring recital
Miss Susan’s School of Dance held its spring recital at the Ritz Theater on May 10. The jazz and tap portion was titled “Salute to Hollywood Stars” and paid tribute to dance legends. Anne Miller, Shirley Temple, Eleanor Parker, Donald O’Connor, and Fred Astaire. This year’s ballet was La Fille Mal Gardee which tells the…
Read MoreI65 crash claims life
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The main thoroughfares of Greenville saw heavy traffic on Sunday, May 4, as a two-vehicle crash diverted south bound traffic off of Interstate 65. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) the crash, which happened at approximately 10:23, involved a motorcycle and a 2009 Ford Econoline claimed…
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