Panthers shutout Eagles
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Under the Friday night lights at Harmon Field and senior night to boot, it was the Georgiana Panthers final regular season game. The Panthers produced yet another shutout against the Eagles of Pleasant Home59-0. Georgiana was a 48-point favorite with a possible shut out and made me…
Read MoreTHELMA WOODRUFF HARRIS
Dec. 24, 1928 – Oct. 18, 2024 Thelma Woodruff Harris, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 after a brief hospital stay. She was 95 years old. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Oct. 24, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Ministers Tim Skipper and…
Read MoreSHIRLEY ROBERSON, JR.
Dec. 18, 1927 – Oct. 21, 2024 Mr. Shirley Roberson, Jr., a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 21, 2024, at the age of 96. Funeral Services were held Friday, Oct. 25, beginning at 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Greenville with Greg Poff officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. …
Read MoreTERRY E. HESTER
Jan. 17, 1956 – Oct. 24, 2024 Terry E. Hester, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Oct. 24, 2024, at the age of 68. Funeral Services were held Monday, Oct. 28, beginning at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Georgiana with Brother Ronnie Boulware officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed…
Read MoreBCHGS Fall Tour of Homes a delightful day
The weather was perfect for the Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society’s Fall Tour of Homes on Saturday, Oct. 19. People came from near and far to enjoy a day in The Camellia City exploring Greenville’s beautiful homes, churches, landmarks, and Pioneer Cemetery. The historical sights on the Trail included: the Barrett home; the Hamilton-Ashurst…
Read MoreFSA accepting applications for EFRP
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director, Olivia McCray, announced that Butler County is accepting applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address damages from the 2024 Drought. The EFRP sign-up period will be open from Sept. 30, 2024, through March 31, 2025 EFRP provides payments to eligible…
Read MoreMcKenzie DG adds produce
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Dollar General (DG) recently announced it has remodeled its store at 558 Hartley Street in McKenzie. In addition to the same categories, brands, and products customers trust DG to carry, the store now provides customers with an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. DG’s produce set offers the…
Read MoreTrail of Encouragement
By Ray Van Cor The Greenville Standard The title of this article makes this sound like a 1950’s western movie, in truth, it’s a walking trail dedicated in memory of retired Georgiana educator Brenda Gruenewald. The dedication ceremony was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 12, at Georgiana School, which was filled with family, friends and…
Read MoreButler County football round up
BYRAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Well, Butler County football teams went 1-2 under the Friday night lights this past week because Fort Dale had a bye week. The Greenville Tigers hosted the undefeated Knights of Montgomery Catholic who were a 35-point favorite coming in and remain undefeated with a 50-14 victory over our…
Read MoreGHS Mr. and Miss Football announced
Greenville High School announced Mr. and Miss Football during the halftime announcement of seniors for football, cheerleaders, band, and JROTC at their last home game against Montgomery Catholic this past Friday. In total, there were 51 seniors. Pictured are Mr. Football Carmone Williams and Miss Football Kamaryia Gross. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
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