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OLE STUFF AND SUCH: CHORES ON THE FARM Down by the ‘ole mill stream II
By Frances Lowery Garner Some folks would have the white corn to grind and this would make a pretty white meal. Of course, all of the meal was plain and that was the only kind known to country folks at that time. They all used a standard buttermilk corn bread recipe that was hard…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH Chores on the Farm: Down by the ‘ole mill stream
By Frances Lowery Garner Some of my fondest childhood memories took place at the old grist mill located on Halso Mill Road in the Pigeon Creek community. The mill was a valuable part of this and surrounding communities since cornbread and grits were staples in the kitchen of every farm family. The mill was…
Read MoreNotes from Nov. 12 Commission meeting
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Commission met on Friday, Nov. 12, for a special called meeting to discuss district rezoning and conduction of a business. After calling the meeting to order and adoption of the agenda, two representatives from different investment firms were invited to speak concerning their company’s background…
Read MoreIdeas sought for Boss Mfg. acreage
BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The City of Greenville in partnership with PPM Consultants held a community meeting on Saturday morning, Nov. 13 to seek community input and redevelopment options for the Boss Manufacturing site. Greenville City Clerk-Treasurer Dee Blackmon opened the meeting with a welcome and introduction of Melissa Schick, who works For…
Read MoreGPD hosts Tactical Training Course
Special to The Standard Instructors with the Greenville Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) hosted an Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission approved 5-day Tactical Operator Level 1 Certification Course (40 hours) Nov. 1-5. Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn said, “This course was for current or future tactical operators assigned to tactical teams and…
Read MoreArrests made in drug roundup
BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Arrests were made Friday, Nov. 12, in a county wide roundup targeting suspects who were involved in the distribution of controlled substances. Thirty warrants were issued and as of Monday, Nov. 15, over half of the suspects had been arrested or turned themselves over to law enforcement. The announcement…
Read MoreHaynes winner of Ugly Man Contest
Q94 radio personality Kyle Haynes was recently named the winner of the Lions Club Ugly Man Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Haynes attended the Lions Club lunch meeting on Monday, Nov. 1, and was presented to the attendees. Haynes recently said in an interview, “I believe I am uniquely qualified and highly honored for such…
Read MoreVeterans Day history
Special to The Standard Veterans Day honors all of those who have served our country, but it is largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was celebrated and marked as the anniversary of the end of World War I. Armistice Day is commemorated every year on…
Read MoreSemi crashes into mobile home
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard A transfer semi-truck ran into the Mountain View Trailer Park in Greenville in front of Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) Saturday morning around 5:30 a.m. glancing one mobile home and striking the end of another broadside. The semi was headed east bound on Alabama Highway 10…
Read MoreFire claims house in Georgiana
The home of Martha Sexton at 967 South Palmer Avenue in Georgiana was destroyed by fire this past week. Georgiana’s Volunteer Fire Department responded to residence and was able to contain the blaze but the home was fully engulfed on arrival. Officials have not determined the cause yet and no injuries have been reported. (Ray…
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