Scruggs is the new Sheriff
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard David Scruggs was appointed to be the next Butler County Sheriff by Gov. Kay Ivey, Thursday, Feb. 6. Scruggs was the Chief Deputy for three years under Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond before Bond’s retirement Jan. 31. Scruggs applied with the governor for consideration to be the new…
Read MoreVeterans’ monument dedicated
A large group of supporters and well-wishers were on hand for a very special event at Watson Park in Georgiana on Wed, Feb. 5. An impressive granite memorial sponsored by the Butler County Alabama Veterans Association (BCAVA) was dedicated to Butler County Veterans to honor and immortalize their sacrifices. BCAVA President Bernard Rudolph led off…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard This week’s column relates a Super Bowl memory of mine at an early age. In Super Bowl V, the Baltimore Colts faced the Dallas Cowboys at the Orange Bowl in Miami. It was Baltimore head coach Don McCafferty’s first season and Dallas head coach eleventh season.…
Read MoreSporting Dog Photo Contest returns
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the unbreakable bond that exists between a dog and its owner by reviving the Best Black Belt Sporting Dog Photo Contest. The contest is open to any and all dogs out on a sporting adventure in the 23 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt. The contest…
Read MorePanthers win Area
The Georgiana Panthers secured to advance to the sub regional in the AHSAA 1A State Playoffs by defeating the Brantley Bulldogs on Wednesday, Feb. 5, by a score of 94-73. The Panthers took out the Red Level Tigers earlier on Monday, Feb. 3, by a score of 101-52. The Panther’s record after their game with…
Read MorePanthers on the prowl for another title
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Georgiana Panthers are on the prowl for another state basketball championship under the direction of head coach Kirk Norris who claimed his 500th win this season as a head coach. The Panthers record now stands at 23-4 after defeating the Florala Wildcats 82-53 in a solid win,…
Read MoreJackson attends ASWA banquet
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Quay Jackson represented McKenzie School at the Alabama Sports Writers Association Mr. Football Banquet. Quay was recognized as one of the Top 3 running backs/quarterbacks In the Alabama High School Athletic Association for the state of Alabama for year. Pictured are McKenzie School athletic director and head football coach Brian Bradford…
Read MoreHoops action for Eagles
The Fort Dale Academy Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team ended their season with a 62-47 loss to Valiant Cross on Feb. 3. The varsity girls received a bye in the first round of state playoffs. They will play at 6 p.m. in the Elite Eight at Cramton Bowl Multiplex on Feb. 12. Three Fort Dale seniors were named to the AISA…
Read MoreMARY LOU PHIFER
Mary Lou Phifer was born on Aug 11, 1930, in Greenville, to the late Major and Bertha Smith Albritton. She married J.C. Phifer, Sr., in August 1951. At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. In later years she became a devoted member of St. Francis Missionary Baptist Church…
Read MoreTEMEKA COOK
Sept. 26, 1978 – Jan. 16, 2025 Temeka was born on Sept. 26, 1978, to Mary Cook and the late James Earl Smith. Temeka departed this life on Jan. 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her sister, Shekida Tonette Cook. Temeka had a “signature smile” that was always present when she was with…
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