Area News

The Wilcox Historical Society welcomed the holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 7, with its annual Christmas Open House, held this year at Greenleaves, the historic home of James and Martha Grimes Lampkin in Pine Apple. The beautifully decorated 19th-century residence offered an inviting backdrop as members, guests, and visitors from the Butler County Historical and…

After writing short stories about his growing up years in Greenville for The Standard, Carter Anthony has published a book, “Small Town Boys Having Small Town Fun” including his stories and other stories about friends and Greenville High School in the 1950s-1960s.  In Greenville, “Small Town Boys Having Small Town Fun” is available at The…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Camellia City Bakery is celebrating 15 years of open doors in Greenville. In honor of the occasion, owner Ann Judah, is offering a free cheesecake from Cotton Blues Cheesecake Company to one lucky customer. The cheesecake is valued at $75 and all patrons can place multiple entries…

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has wrapped up its seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 holiday enforcement period, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Monday, Dec. 1, during which ALEA Troopers investigated seven traffic deaths. Designed to ensure the safety of all motorists during one of the busiest travel periods of the season, the critical enforcement initiative included…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   A new outdoor adventure venue offering trail riding and event hosting has opened within Greenville city limits. Owners, Kenneth and Kimberly Harris, moved from Kentucky to Greenville this year and started Saddles & Spurs Riding Trails, LLC. Speaking to Greenville Kiwanis Club as part of their weekly lunch…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Camellia City Bakery is celebrating 15 years of open doors in Greenville. In honor of the occasion, owner Ann Judah, is offering a free cheesecake from Cotton Blues Cheesecake Company to one lucky customer. The cheesecake is valued at $75 and all patrons can place multiple entries…

The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Lambda Delta Zeta Chapter of Greenville, AL are pleased to announce they are currently accepting applications for their 2026 Lillian D. Gardner Scholarship. They also want to encourage all the outstanding female high school seniors to apply for the $150,000 Zeta National Educational Foundation (ZNEF) Chairman’s Scholarship.…

Madison Webb of Andalusia was crowned Miss LBW on Thursday evening by LBW President Dr. Brock Kelley and 2024 Miss LBW Emma Clair Strength. Webb also won the interview category and received the Spirit Award. MaLisa Savage of Alabaster was named first alternate and received the Self-Expression Award. Hannah Grace Mills from Monroeville was selected…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Greenville Kiwanis Club held their annual Farm City Day program on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Beeland Park Community Center. Over 100 attendees gathered to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal provided by Nanny’s Fine Dining and to recognize the value of local farmers. The invited speaker was Jess…

AARP Foundation is recruiting friendly and service-oriented people throughout Alabama to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team. Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program. During the 2025 tax season, more than 28,300 volunteers provided taxpayers in more than 3,600 communities with free tax preparation and filing services. Some 1.7 million taxpayers,…