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BUTLER COUNTY BEGINNINGS Greenville and the National Highway System
BY ANNIE CRENSHAW Giving highways throughout the United States standard numerical designations was a radical idea in the 1920s. But, as we know, this was growth and progress, and it was inevitable. By the way, a good read about good roads is “Getting Out of the Mud: The Alabama Good Roads Movement and Highway…
Read MoreWilliams named Citizen of the Year
The following biography was recently read at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 14, during the announcement of Dr. Duane Williams selection as Citizen of the Year. “After 50 years in pediatric health care, one pediatrician has earned more than a few fans – and the respect is mutual. After…
Read MoreFlubacher receives John D. Murphy Award
The following biography was recently read at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 14, during the announcement of Paul Flubacher as the recipient of the John D. Murphy Award. “The John D. Murphy Award is given to a citizen who shows a great commitment to bettering the community. It is…
Read MorePine Flat Methodist Homecoming Oct. 1
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Oct. 1, Pine Flat Methodist Church and Pine Flat Cemetery Association will have their Homecoming and Memorial Day. Descendants of the original founders and their friends will come together to celebrate the long history of the church and its cemetery as they worship and fellowship together. The…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention Training Class Sept. 28
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Suicide, it’s not a subject many care to discuss openly or privately. Unfortunately, many have seen them first hand and the devastation it leaves on loved ones First, there is shock and dismay and then the pain that it delivers to those who care. The pain, frustration…
Read MoreFire Alert issued for Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) issued a statewide Fire Alert effective Sept. 22. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor. This burning restriction is being issued because…
Read MoreBUTLER COUNTY BEGINNINGS From sea to shining sea
BY ANNIE CRENSHAW In 1926, the Bureau of Public Roads of the U.S. Department of Agriculture designated “national” highways as part of a new 80,000-mile transportation system for our country. The Public Roads Bureau received approval and agreement from the state highway departments of all 48 states. Remember, we hadn’t yet brought Alaska and…
Read MorePEC Annual Meeting set for Oct. 14
GREENVILLE, ALABAMA – Pioneer Electric Cooperative invites members to its 86th annual meeting on Oct. 14 at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Gates will open at 9 a.m., and the business meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m. Annual meetings are a cooperative tradition that brings together cooperative leaders and members to fellowship, share experiences,…
Read MoreGCS kicks off wreath sales
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) had its first meeting for the 2023-2024 year on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The meeting included a surprise visit from Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon who had wonderful news. McLendon said the city had contracted with Bobby Green of Fairhope to design the Beeland Park…
Read MoreChamber celebrates local businesses
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) hosted its 14th annual membership banquet Thursday night, Sept. 14, at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center on the Greenville campus of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College. The program began with a welcome and introductions by GACOC Executive Director Tracy Salter. Salter…
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