APC gives track ‘power to play’
We at Georgiana School extend our deepest appreciation to Alabama Power for their generous support through the “Power to Play” grant, which have significantly bolstered our school’s track program. These contributions have provided us with essential equipment, enhancing our program and giving our students the means to excel not only on the track but in…
Read More27TH ANNUAL FORT DALE DEER HUNT HELD
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The 27th annual Fort Dale Deer Hunt was held on Jan. 10-11. A total of 46 hunters harvested 90 deer in the two-day hunt which was guided by local landowners and volunteers. A banquet was held at the Butler County Fairgrounds with live music by Curk Mosley and…
Read MoreCamellia spotlight
This beauty was found in the Beeland Park Camellia Gardens. She had emerged after the cold temps of last week and surely will not survive the upcoming frigid temps of this week. Hopefully buds that have yet to open will survive the hard freezes with temperatures in the teens and make a spectacular showing for…
Read MorePanthers hoops action
The Georgiana School Panthers varsity boys and girls basketball team took on the Red Level Tigers Saturday, Jan. 18, and made a fine showing. The Lady Panthers won 49-21 while the final score outcome for the boys was Georgiana 86 and Red Level 42. Pictured is Panther Quan Scott leaping for a dunk against Red…
Read MoreHoops action for Fort Dale
The Fort Dale Academy Eagles hosted the Clarke Prep Gators Hooper recently. The Lady Eagles lost 45-25 while the boys won 73-49. Pictured are Eagle Jackson Scott who opened the boys’ game with back-to-back three pointers and Lady Eagle Caden McNaughton shooting for two points. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard By the time, you read this the outcome of the College Football National Championship will be known. I will break this game into several categories, run offense, run defense, total offense, total defense, turnover margin, strength of schedule, pass defense and pass offense. In run offense,…
Read MoreDOROTHY JEAN MITCHELL
March 17, 1939 – Jan. 15, 2025 Ms. Dorothy Jean Mitchell, resident of Georgiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Zoma and Juliet English, and by her husband, Raif C Mitchell. She is survived by her brother, Winston O’Neal English…
Read MoreMARTHA ANN SIMMONS BARGANIER
Jan. 7, 1939 – Jan. 15, 2025 Martha Ann Simmons Barganier, a resident of Fort Deposit, passed away on Jan. 15, 2025, at the age of 86. Funeral Services were held Sunday, Jan. 19, beginning at 2 p.m. at Fort Deposit Church of Christ with Minister Steve Foster and Minister Jack Cates officiating and Dunklin…
Read MorePEGGY BUSH PERDUE
May 23, 1940 – Jan. 12, 2025 Peggy Perdue Bush, age 84, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Funeral Services were held Friday, Jan. 17, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Rick Taylor and Sister Lynn Taylor officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial…
Read MoreDOROTHY JEWEL PHELPS HUGHES
Aug. 12, 1932 – Jan. 11, 2025 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dorothy Jewel Phelps Hughes of Greenville, a devoted Christian and cherished aunt, who peacefully passed away at home on Jan. 11, 2025, at the age of 92 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy Jewel will be lovingly remembered by her…
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