The City of Greenville is participating in a nationwide initiative, Operation Green Light for Veterans, led by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. This involves illuminating buildings green in honor of local veterans.  Greenville City Hall, a historic landmark, will shine bright in green November 7 through November 11, symbolizing the community’s commitment to…

It is the time of the year for the Sasanqua camellias, sometimes called Yuletide camellia, to bloom. This pink miniature has just begun to show out at the historic Ritz Theater in downtown Greenville. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)

This year’s Halloween events in Butler County were a great success with many Trunk and Treats held by various churches and LBWCC in Greenville, Greenville’s Trick or Treat Downtown, and Georgiana’s Trick or Treat event. For Greenville’s Trick or Treat Downtown, thousands turned out for the event with many lining up before the 5:30 siren…

With the worsening drought conditions and no significant accumulation of rain in the long-range forecast, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has now placed all counties across the state under a Fire Danger Advisory. This advisory is effective immediately and will remain in place until enough precipitation is received to improve drought impacts. Dead pines in…

BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard   It was a bittersweet end of an era on Wednesday, Oct. 27, as Southside Baptist Church pastor, Brother Herbert Brown, delivered his final message as the full-time senior pastor. The special music and congregational singing included some of Brown’s favorite hymns. His sermon was titled “Life‘s Greatest Request”…