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EVERLY RAYNE ANDREWS

Aug. 12, 2020 – Jan. 12, 2025 To know Everly Rayne Andrews was to love her. In her four short years of life, she left an impression on anyone who was fortunate enough to get that privilege. She was a pink loving pageant queen, a redheaded spunky spitfire. She had so much personality wrapped in…

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Affordable health screenings coming to Greenville

Residents living in and around the Greenville, Alabama can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Butler County Fairground will host this community event on Feb. 4, 2025.  The site is located at 370 American Legion Rd in Greenville. Screenings can…

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Car thief nabbed

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Kentavious Taylor, age 18 of Georgiana, was arrested on Jan. 8 and has been charged with several felony crimes involving two stolen cars from the City of Greenville. According to a press release by Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, “Between the dates of Dec. 30, 2024 and Jan.…

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Camellia Queen crowned

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) held their first Camellia Queen Pageant on Saturday evening, Jan. 11, at the Greenville High School auditorium. The society made contact with all the schools of Butler County to invite young ladies to enter and participate in the pageant. In all, there were…

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Bright Star Touring coming to the library

The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will bring three shows from the nationally renowned Bright Star Touring Theatre to the library this winter and spring. The shows produced by Bright Star Touring Theatre feature actors and actresses from across the United States, and all performances include set pieces, costumes, and props. The company is based out…

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AFC launches Rural Bridge Grant Initiative

The Alabama Forestry Commission is pleased to announce the launch of its Rural Bridge Grant initiative, effective January 10, 2025. This vital program, established through the Alabama Legislature’s Rural Logging Efficiency Act of 2023 and funded in the FY25 General Fund Budget, is dedicated to upgrading infrastructure and easing costly transportation challenges resulting from the…

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This day in sports history

BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard   The college football playoff semifinals are in. On Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Orange Bowl, Penn State faced Notre Dame. Penn State was leading 10-0 when Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was injured. The backup quarterback led the Irish to a field goal before the half.…

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Greenville Tigers hoops action

Greenville High School Tigers basketball hosted the Andalusia Bulldogs Friday evening, Jan. 10, with varsity girls and boys competing. In girls’ action, the Tiger ladies lost by a score of 50-43. Lady Tiger SyNya Edwards is pictured shooting for two. In boys’ action, the Tiger boys lost by a score of 65-53. Tiger Kendre Bullard…

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BOLLING FRANCES ELROD PHELPS

May 16, 1931 – Jan. 4, 2025 Bolling Frances Elrod Phelps, 93 of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1931, in Gaylesville, and lived her adult life in Greenville. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Damascus Baptist Church with Reverend Craig…

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PAMELA JOY FREE

Aug. 20, 1960 – Dec. 31, 2024 Our beloved Pamela Joy Free passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2024 at the age of 64 in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was surrounded by her family who adored and loved her dearly. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Joseph and Margie Roper Braden and…

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