SNOW DAYS FOR THE COUNTY
Butler County saw in excess of four inches of snow last week in rare occurrence where areas along the coast from Florida to Louisiana saw seven plus inches. The snow event for Butler County lasted from about 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with the most snowfall occurring after 12 p.m. With…
Read MoreDr. Martin Luther King celebrated
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Dr. Martin Luther King, who was the most prominent figure of the civil rights movement in the 1960’s, was remembered on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Butler County Civic League’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Freedom Memorial Breakfast. A large crowd of over 400 attended the breakfast…
Read MorePanthers hoops action
The Georgiana School Panthers varsity boys and girls basketball team took on the Bulldogs of Brantley Saturday, Jan. 25, and made a grand showing. The Lady Panthers won 62-59. Lillie Boggan (pictured) had 21 points 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Tiyona Bennett and Tarnasia McMeans added 13 and 12 points respectively. The boys won 76-59.…
Read MoreLady JV Eagles state champs
The Fort Dale JV Lady Eagles topped off a perfect 13-0 regular season by claiming the AISA State JV Invitational title with wins over Lowndes Academy, Morgan Academy, and Springwood School. Izzy Anderson and Julia Ballew were named to the all-tournament team, and Ella Ealum was the tournament MVP. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreFDA honors basketball seniors
Fort Dale Academy recognized their senior players and manager Friday night before each game with a plaque presentation. L-R: Anna Claire Thomas (daughter of Katie and Bill Thomas), Caden McNaughton (daughter of Chanda and Kent McNaughton), Lela Mansmann (daughter of Amy and Christopher Mansmann), Brinkley Long (daughter of Angie and Keith Long), and Emily Cauthen…
Read MoreJOYCE ANN RAINER SALTER
Dec. 17, 1946 – Jan. 17, 2025 Joyce Ann Rainer Salter was born on December 17, 1946, in McKenzie, and passed away on Jan. 17, 2025, in her home in McKenzie. She was 78 years old and was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Norvil Wade Salter; her parents, Rufus and Ola…
Read MoreHILTON JESSIE BURGANS
April 20, 1955 – Jan 19, 2025 Hilton Jessie Burgans, age 69, passed away on Jan. 19, 2025, at his residence. Funeral Services were held Friday, Jan. 24, beginning at 11 a.m. at Forest Home Baptist Church with Brother Brian Gilpin officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed in Forest Home Cemetery. The family…
Read MoreMAX JULIOUS TOLBERT
March 8, 1942 – Jan. 20, 2025 Elder Max Julious Tolbert, 82, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Max was born on March 8, 1942. He spent many years working for the City of Georgiana before retiring. Max was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather to his family.…
Read MoreJAMES ALVIN ANSLEY, JR.
July 19, 1965 – Jan. 22, 2025 The passing of James Alvin Ansley Jr. (Frisco City, Alabama) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on Jan. 22, 2025 at the age of 59. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will…
Read MoreMELIVA JEAN HEARTSILL
Aug. 17, 1943 – Jan. 24, 2025 Melvia Jean Cumbie Heartsill, age 81, passed away on January 24, 2025. A Memorial Service was held Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at Damascus Baptist Church, Greenville, with Rev. Matthew Langford, Jr. and Brother Craig Burkhalter officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home announcing. The family received friends for…
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