National Prayer Day remembered
National Prayer Day was remembered in Greenville on Wednesday, May 1. A sizable gathering of citizens, public officials, and clergy from the Butler County Ministerial Association (BCMA) were on hand to join in prayer for the City of Greenville and Butler County. Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon gave opening remarks and stated, “It is so important…
Read MoreChamber earns prestigious distinction
Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) recently announced that the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) earned the Alabama Accredited Chamber of Commerce designation (AACC). The announcement was made during the Alabama Chambers Night of Champions recently held in Auburn. AACC was established in 2016 as one of the most prestigious programs of the…
Read MoreAchiever winners announced
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Achiever Award program and dinner on May 2, honoring award nominees and announcing the winners. By the end of the evening two Fort Dale seniors, Anna Claire Thomas and Clay Gardner, were both named winners and received $3,500 each in scholarship money for their educational goals.…
Read MoreLady Eagles’ season ends
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale softball team wound up its season at the double elimination AISA state tournament at Lagoon Park in Montgomery. On Thursday, the Lady Eagles defeated Morgan 12-0 but fell to Bessemer 15-1. On Friday, they bested Macon East 11-3, before losing to Edgewood 9-1. Head coach…
Read MoreLBW Golf has successful year
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBW) Golf team recently had two student golfers who earned the right to participate in the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 tournament. They are Jackson Scott and Grayson Lozano. The tournament will be held in Newton, Kansas, beginning May 13…
Read MoreFRANKLIN JUNIOR HALL
Jan. 18, 1960 – April 9, 2025 Mr. Franklin Junior Hall, of McKenzie, passed away April 9, 2025, at the age of 65. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his father, Russell Hall, Jr., and mother Joan Edith Coats Hall; his brother, Michael Hall; sisters, Crystal Cargile, Dorothy Hall, and Dorothy Marie Hall. He…
Read MoreKENNETH ELMER WHITTLE
Sept. 20, 1965 – April 24, 2025 Kenneth Elmer Whittle, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the age of 69. Graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 29, beginning at 2 p.m. at Wesley Chapel Cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home directing. Mr. Kenneth was preceded in death by his…
Read MoreMARLON CECIL RODGERS
Oct. 8, 1954 – April 26, 2025 Marlon Edward Rodgers, born on October 8, 1954 passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. Marlon was a long time resident of Orange Beach, but spent the last decade in Brooks, Ala., caring for his mother, Florence. He may have been known for his gruff exterior, but beneath…
Read MoreDANIEL E. WHIDDON
Sept. 22 – April 28, 2025 Daniel E. Whiddon, age 77 of Midway, Ala., passed away peacefully at his home on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 1, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home. Burial followed in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. The family…
Read MoreSHIRLEY CHRISTINE DAVIS
Jan. 22, 1945 – May 1, 2025 Shirley Christine Davis, age 80, a resident of Millbrook, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, her wedding anniversary to her late husband. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 4, beginning at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Free officiating and Dunklin…
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