McKenzie honors 23 seniors
McKenzie School honored 23 seniors last Friday evening prior to kick off in their game against Elba. They include football players, cheerleaders, and dance. (Shea Odom | Greenville Standard)
Read MoreMcKenzie knocks Brantley from playoffs
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers hosted the Brantley Bulldogs for an intense night of football under the lights of Wiliam-Vickery Stadium. The Bulldogs put up a strong fight against the Tigers, but McKenzie claimed the big win 52-44. The last time McKenzie beat Brantley was in 2010. Brantley received the…
Read MorePanthers mauled by Tigers
BY RAY VAN VOR The Greenville Standard The 5-3 Georgiana Panthers traveled southeast to Elba Friday night to take on a very tough 6-2 Elba Tigers team and lost 49-22. This cat fight was a 1A Region 2 matchup and the Panthers were a two touchdown underdog for this one. On the opening kickoff,…
Read MoreThe last home game
Senior captains and co-captain football players for Greenville High School are pictured before the opening toss against Montgomery Catholic. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreTigers lose joust to Knights
The Greenville Tigers faced the blue and gold Knights of Montgomery Catholic last Friday night and lost their last home game of the season 50-14. From the outset, it seemed Greenville might hold its own against the Knights, but after the first quarter the Knights took charge and kept Greenville from the end zone until…
Read MoreELEASE LAYNE BROWN
Nov. 11, 1931 – Oct. 8, 2024 On Oct. 8, 2024, one of earth’s most precious angels, Elease Layne Brown, gained her heavenly wings. Elease was born on Nov. 11, 1931 in Tennessee to the late Mollie and Roy T. Layne. In addition to her parents, Elease was preceded in death by her beloved husband…
Read MoreIRENE P. CUMBIE
Aug. 17, 1931 – Oct. 15, 2024 Irene P. Cumbie, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, at the age of 93. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, beginning at 11 a.m. with Minister Nate Smith officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family received friends for visitation beginning at 10…
Read MoreBILLY RAY KILLOUGH
Jan. 5, 1941 – Oct. 17, 2024 Billy R. Killough, age 83, passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on Jan. 5, 1941, in Rutledge, Billy was a long-standing member of the community and a beloved figure among his family and friends. Funeral Services were held Monday,…
Read MoreGAAC KICKS OFF SEASON WITH A RED CARPET AFFAIR
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Area Arts Council (GAAC) kicked of the 2024-2025 concert season with a ‘Red Carpet Gala’ this past Thursday evening, Oct. 10, with a street party, concert by The Black Jacket Symphony and special appearance by Vince Womack. As has been tradition of the opening the concert…
Read MoreButler County Revenue Commission has moved
The Butler County Revenue Commission office has moved from their offices in the Butler County Courthouse. They are now located just east of the Courthouse at 800 East Commerce Street, Greenville, AL 36037. Their hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. They are open Wednesday from 8…
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