A striking pose
Morgan Slagley, an eighth grade JV cheerleader at Fort Dale Academy, confidently strikes a pose before falling into the waiting arms of her squad mates. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreButler County Football round up
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers traveled southeast to face the 1-1 Elba Tigers in a cat fight. McKenzie was 2-0 going into this matchup and the final score seemed more like a basketball score rather than a football score, but McKenzie emerged victorious over Elba 80-78. The Tigers of…
Read MoreEagles declaw Cougars
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles hosted the cardinal and gold Escambia Academy Cougars this past Friday and posted a 42-7 win over the hapless cats. From the outset of receiving the kickoff, the Eagles were off to the races. Their first possession resulted in a 28-yard rushing touchdown…
Read MoreMcKenzie squeaks by Elba in 4 OTs
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers (2-0) traveled this week to battle against the Elba Tigers (1-1) under the very wet Friday night lights. The stands were exhilarated and charged with cheer. The green was soggy but that did not stop a hard fought battle for the win. After four overtimes,…
Read MoreTigers fall to Trojans
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville High Tigers and the Charles Henderson Trojans squared off against each other this past Friday in a 5a region matchup. The first score of the game came by the hard running of Greenville Tiger Ty Phillips on an 11-yard scamper with 9:42 on the clock. Phillips…
Read MoreWAYNE A. STINSON
Nov. 13, 1932 – Sept. 5, 2025 On Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2024, Wayne Allison Stinson of Georgiana (Providence Community) passed away at home surrounded by his two daughters and loving wife. Wayne was born on Nov. 13, 1932, and lived a great long life. He was preceded in death by his father, William Wesley (Bill)…
Read MoreLYNN HAROLD WATSON
Aug. 25, 1945 – Sept. 3, 2024 Lynn Harold Watson, 79, of Georgiana, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at home after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Mr. Watson’s family received visitors Thursday evening from 5:30-8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Georgiana. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at…
Read MoreNow what?
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY, CFA Last month, I wrote there is an undercurrent in the economy and in the financial markets that has not yet been recognized by writers and investors. I suggested buying short-term Treasury issues yielding 4%+ because the stock market cannot continue to appreciate in this environment and because the Fed’s…
Read MoreGroovin’ to the Midway: Butler County Fair celebrating 70 years
BY MICHELLE STYRON In a short few weeks, the Butler County Fair Association (BCFA) in conjunction with the Greenville Kiwanis Club will open the gates to the Butler County Fairgrounds. Everyone in Butler County and surrounding areas is welcome to come out and help celebrate 70 years of agriculture, education, industry, community and fun.…
Read MoreFire claims house
Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, a fire broke out in a residence at 97 Butler Estates. Before Butler County volunteer fire departments and the Greenville Fire Department could respond adequately, the home was fully engulfed in flames and is now considered a total loss. No one was injured in the fire and surrounding homes suffered no…
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