Eagles declaw Wildcats
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Academy Eagles traveled to face the green, gold, and white Wildcats of Edgewood Academy this past Friday night and won handily 40-13. The Eagles jumped on the board first after capitalizing on a Wildcats fumble deep in their own territory with Cole Salter making an 8-yard…
Read MoreTERRY E. HESTER
Jan. 17, 1956 – Oct. 24, 2024 Terry Hester, age 68, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2024. Born in Newport, R.I., Terry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and creativity. Terry dedicated his professional life to his passions as a printer,…
Read MoreBETTY JEAN ANDRESS FOSTER
Sept. 11, 1931 – Oct. 25, 2024 Betty Jean Andress Foster, 93, a resident of Fort Deposit, passed away peacefully in her family home on Friday, October 25, 2024. Mrs. Foster was born in Butler County, Alabama, on Sept. 11, 1931. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 72 years, Willie Claude Foster;…
Read MoreVIVIAN PHILLIPS ADAMS
Sept. 18, 1944 – Oct. 26, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vivian Phillips Adams, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband Chapple Winnon Adams; her parents, J D Phillips and Ruby Phillips; her son, Chappell Eugene…
Read MoreMARTHA E. CAMPBELL
Dec. 15, 1929 – Oct. 26, 2024 Martha E. Campbell, of Greenville, died on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the wonderful age of 94. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 30, beginning at 2 p.m. at Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Donnie Smith officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Martha was preceded in…
Read MoreDAISY MENERVIE TETTER
July 5, 1938 – Oct. 27, 2024 Daisy Menervie Tetter, age 86, of Greenville, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Oct. 31, at Loves Way Methodist Church beginning at 11 a.m. with Brother Ronnie Boulware officiating. The family…
Read MoreTHELMA WASDEN SPRINGER
March 5, 1943 – Oct. 31, 2024 Thelma Wasden Springer, age 81, of Greenville, died peacefully at her home surrounded by love on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Ricky Crysell officiating. The family received friends for…
Read MoreButler County Food & Fund Drive Nov. 1
The Heart of Alabama Food Bank (HAFB) will host the Butler County Food & Fund Drive sponsored by Benefit Planners, Inc., to support local food pantries in the area. This is an effort to support and connect with the local pantries and communities that the Heart of Alabama Food Banks serves across Alabama. Community members…
Read MoreCitrus Bowl or Bust
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Give me a C, give me an I, a T, a R, a U, and an S, what’s that spell? It spells an incredible opportunity when hard work and effort are put into it, like an opportunity to perform in front of 60,000 thousand screaming fans at…
Read MoreWhere do we go from here?
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY As we entered 2024, the Federal Reserve Board and Chairman Powell held the keys to the kingdom. Nine months later, the Board and Powell have not reduced interest rates to where we all want them but at the same time, it seems Powell and Company have not made any serious…
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