Braden appointed Revenue Commissioner
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Annie Glenn Braden received a phone call from the Governor’s Office to officially give word she had been appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey as the Butler County Revenue Commissioner. She was sworn in after taking the Oath of Office on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 25,…
Read MoreACA unveils 60 savory stops
In celebration of the 60th consecutive year of October Beef Month in Alabama, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has unveiled a promotion titled “60 Savory Stops.” This promotion highlights 60 former restaurant winners and finalists of the Alabama’s Best Steak, Bama’s Best Beef and Bama’s Best Burgers contests, which have been hosted by the ACA for…
Read MoreBeauty of the Ridge shared with public
BY MICHELLE STYRON The Greenville Standard The Williamson/McGowin family opened up the gates to their property located off Creampot Road in Butler County, Alabama to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The family land was the site of the 2024 Forest Landowner’s Field Day and Tour presented by the Butler County Forestry Planning Committee.…
Read MoreButler County Football Round Up
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard County teams went 3-0 this week because the Tigers of Greenville had a bye. The McKenzie Tigers were a 42-point favorite in their game against the Red Level Tigers and the numbers didn’t lie. They closed out regular season play with a shutout victory 44-0 over the…
Read MoreEagles take down Wildcats
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Academy Eagles hosted the Wildcats of Wilcox Academy this past Friday night and won 28-10. Wilcox drew first blood on a 44-yard scamper after recovering an Eagle fumble and then completed the two point conversion to make the score 8-0. On the ensuing kickoff, Eagle Dain Winters…
Read MoreFDA adds three to Hall of Fame
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Fort Dale Academy recently added three move members to their Athletic Hall of Fame. Madison Ann Gaston Pipkin is a 2017 graduate and multi-sport athlete including basketball, tennis, track, and cheer. She was an Alabama Sports Writers All-State selection and AISA All-Star in basketball where she led the…
Read MoreFDA celebrates Senior Night
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Fort Dale Academy football celebrated Senior Night with time-honored traditions and a special surprise this past Friday evening. The morning began with fall athletes presenting the 5th Annual Impact Awards. FDA assistant principal Greta Whiddon said of the event , “The ‘My Number, Your Impact Award’ program gives…
Read MoreFDA volleyball seniors play in All Star game
Fort Dale Academy Eagle volleyball senior Brinkley Long and Anna Claire Thomas recently participated in the AISA East West All Star volleyball game held at Crampton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 26. Thomas finished the game with five assists, three aces and a kill. Long finished with four kills and three aces. The AISA East All…
Read MoreGeorgiana School honors senior football players
The Georgiana Panthers honored their senior football players before their game against Pleasant Home. The seniors thrilled fans with a 59-0 win. (Ray Van Cor | The Standard)
Read MoreMcKenzie Tigers are 1A Region Champs
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The now (9-1) McKenzie Tigers travelled to Red Level for a final match up in regular season play under the Bobby Dye Stadium lights. Red Level arrived in grand fashion delivering the game ball by helicopter, but McKenzie was chasing the regional champion title and the Tigers shut…
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