JANICE GRACE RIGSBY
July 8, 1954 – Nov. 26, 2024 Janice Grace Rigsby Tibbets Jones, age 70, of Georgiana, passed away at her home on Nov. 26, 2024 after an extended illness. Janice was born in Greenville on July 8,1954, to Clevie Horace Rigsby and Grace Evelyn Page Rigsby. She grew up on Rigsby Road in rural Georgiana…
Read MoreAUSTIN RAY WOMACK
Aug.6, 2019 – Nov. 22, 2024 Austin Ray Womack, age 5, of Georgiana, died after a brief illness on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama. Funeral services were held for Austin on Friday, Nov. 29, beginning at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Harold Taunton…
Read MoreBETTY JANE GARLOCK
June 2, 1934 – Nov. 24, 2024 Betty Jane Garlock, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2024, at the age of 90. Graveside Services were held Saturday, Nov. 30, beginning at 12 p.m. at Sunrise Memorial Park with Brother Chris Mosley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family received friends…
Read MoreCamden Gears Up for a Magical Christmas Dec. 5
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience in downtown Camden as the Annual Christmas in Camden and Tree Lighting event approaches! The much-anticipated celebration will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30-8 p.m. on Broad Street, stretching down Claiborne Street to Black Belt Treasures. From Santa greeting children to the magical Tree Lighting at…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child a success
A total of 1876 shoeboxes packed with gifts rolled out of Greenville Monday morning headed around the world. The shoeboxes were collected in our area for the annual Operation Christmas Child ministry. Southside Baptist Church served as a collection point all week and was staffed by community church volunteers under the direction of Angie Meredith.
Read MoreGreenville Christmas Parade is Dec. 10
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 10, as an eagerly awaited holiday event returns to downtown Greenville. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) has slated its annual Christmas Parade to kick off downtown at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Miracle on Main.” GACOC Director, Tracy Salter said the Christmas Parade is a cherished…
Read MoreArtrageous delights all
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the performance spectacle known as Artrageous presented two performances at the historic Ritz Theater in downtown Greenville. This was the second event of the See You at the Ritz season hosted by the Greenville Area Arts Council. The first act began at 10 a.m. and local students in fifth grade were…
Read MoreALEA reminds citizens to buckle up
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is working with multiple local law enforcement agencies across the state to make sure everyone stays safe on the roads throughout the week of Thanksgiving. Whether driving cross country or just across town to celebrate the holiday, remember to buckle up. Every trip. Every time. Starting Saturday, Nov. 23,…
Read MoreLambert and Thomas sign letters of intent
Fort Dale Academy senior softball standouts, Bailey Lambert (L) and Anna CLaire Thomas (R), signed letters of intent to play at the next level. Lambert is the daughter of Brent and Carrie Lambert and will play for Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Fla. Thomas, the daughter of Bill and Katie Thomas, is headed…
Read MoreGeorgiana’s season ends
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Georgiana Panthers traveled southeast to face the Tigers of Elba once again in the third round of the AHSAA 1A playoffs. These two teams had met in regular season play on Mack Wood Field in Elba with the Tigers victorious over the Panthers 49-22 in regular…
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