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BLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of music
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard The legacy of music taught, played and created by Blacks in Butler County is rich in history and deserves recognition along with those influential in education and government and politics. A few names not mentioned in this article include: Ed Bell, an American Piedmont blues and country singer,…
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of government and politics
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard As with education, there are so many influential Blacks who have played a role in government/politics of Butler County, it is impossible to cite them all in one publication. A few of the legacies not covered, but their names should be mentioned, include former Greenville City Councilmen Jeddo…
Read MoreFort brings home the stars
BY JEANNE K. CALLEN The Greenville Standard On Friday, Feb. 5, Margo Fort loaded two large tubs of camellia blooms carefully nestled in cotton batting into her car, and headed to Brookhaven Miss. for the 68th Annual Camellia Show presented by the Brookhaven Camellia Society, held Saturday, Feb. 6. This was the first camellia…
Read MoreState Senate passes COVID-19 protection
By William Heartsill The first bill passed by the Alabama Senate was SB 30 by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), legislation to shield organizations and groups from lawsuits related to the pandemic. Entities covered under this legislation include businesses, nonprofits, LLCs, health care providers, educational entities, churches, governmental entities, and cultural institutions operating in this state,…
Read MoreGPD offers warrant amnesty
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department is partnering with the District Attorney’s office to provide an opportunity for individuals to pay off outstanding warrants at a reduced rate, according to a press release by Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn. Lovvorn stated, “If you qualify, you may receive as much as…
Read MoreMcKenzie School closed due to COVID-19
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard McKenzie School will be closed temporarily from Feb. 8 until Feb. 12 due to an increased level of COVID-19 exposures. A press release from the Butler County School System (BCSS) on Friday, Feb. 5 stated, “During this time students will continue the learning process from their homes. “Staff…
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of education
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard For this week’s review of Black history in Butler County, the focus is upon education and a bit of the historical legacy of some of the educators and the learning institutions in our beloved county. To follow are their remembrances. WILLIE MAE ROBINSON I began my teaching…
Read MoreWarrant amnesty period begins
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Do you have outstanding warrants in Butler County? Now is the time to take care of them. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the District Attorney’s Office and hosting a warrant amnesty program through April 30. Sheriff Danny Bond said, “We are reaching out to the…
Read MoreBlooms along The Camellia Trail
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The picture of the week from The Camellia Trail was taken from the west side of historic Pioneer Cemetery looking north along the wrought iron fence lining South Park Street. Established in 1819, it is Greenville’s oldest cemetery and the site location for the Confederate Hospital from 1861-1865.…
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of music
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to share Black History Moments during the month of February. As usual, I had a plan for the first article, but God had a different plan. Music has always been and will always be an important part of Black…
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