Greenville Camellia Queen and Debutantes visit the Capitol
Senator Robert Stewart and Representative Chris Sells hosted the Greenville Camellia Queen Karya Likely and Debutantes, Emilee Myrick, Anya Cobb, and Rakiya Peterson, at the State House Tuesday, May 6. It was an exciting day for the young ladies as they were recognized in the House of Representatives by Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and by the…
Read MoreBoutwell LBW Outstanding Alumnus 2025
LBW Community College has named retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rick Boutwell as its 2025 Outstanding Alumnus. A native of Greenville, General Boutwell earned an associate degree from LBW before launching a distinguished military career and later transitioning into leadership in higher education. After graduating from LBW, General Boutwell continued his education at Troy…
Read MoreALDOR scam alert
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) recently released a scam alert after receiving reports of fraudulent text messages looking to collect unpaid tolls. These messages may ask users to click a link that begins as “https://mydmv.alabama…”, although there may be several different variations of this link depending on…
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McKenzie boys’ track win first school medal At the recently held state track meet, McKenzie School (MS) won its first state medals in school history in the Boys 4×100 Meter Relay by placing 3rd on Friday, May 2. Their time was 45.99. Event participants were Skylar Sanders, Quay Jackson, Noah Peterson, and Jay Jackson. …
Read MoreGeorgiana boys’ track place 3rd in state
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Georgiana School (GS) boys’ track team recently claimed third place overall in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Track Meet held on May 2-3. At the meet, GS won three first place, two second place, and a third place finish. According to GS track coach Jennifer…
Read MoreALBERT GARY MILLER
Sept. 10, 1946 – April 23, 2025 Today we honor Albert Gary Miller of Greenville. Albert served in the Marine Corps and is remembered by his wife, Angela Maria Cabrera: Albert Gary Miller was born on Sept. 10, 1946, in Greenville. He was the fourth of six children and reared on a family farm where…
Read MoreJACKSON LEE WOOD
Jan. 3, 1944 – March 6, 2025 Jackson Lee Wood, 81, of West Lafayette, IN passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Indiana State Veteran’s Home in West Lafayette, IN. In his home state of Alabama, Jack was fondly known as “Jackie Lee.” Jack was born on Jan. 3, 1944, in Greenville, AL. He…
Read MoreJOYCE ODOM SIKES
April 4, 1949 – May 7, 2025 Joyce Odom Sikes, a resident of Brantley (formally of Greenville), passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the age of 76. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 11 a.m. at the First Methodist Church of Greenville with Reverend Matt Langford, Jr.…
Read MoreBARBARA FAYE PAGE HOLLAND
Sept. 27, 1944 – May 8, 2025 Barbara Faye Page Holland passed away on May 8, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born to EJ and Edith Page on Sept. 27, 1944, in Forest Home. Barbara graduated from Greenville High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Troy University. While at…
Read MoreNorman retires after 41 years in banking
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Joby Norman has retired after 41 years in the banking business. He has had a career filled with community service in serving his hometown of Greenville. After graduating from Greenville High School, Norman attended the University of Alabama and then served in the U.S. Air Force for four…
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