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The Alabama Folklife Association (AFA) is asking Alabamians to share their folk traditions in 5-minute videos as part of a statewide “Folk in Five” initiative. Videos will be posted online, providing a wide range of folklife examples for access by educators and the public. Each month, the AFA will pick a winner to receive an…

By Pamala Nolan   “Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform.” Susan B. Anthony As the women’s movement advanced into the twentieth century, incremental changes were being made. Laws pertaining to women were being revised and, in a few states, women could vote…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Several waterbodies of interest to local fisherman have been listed in the “Alabama Fish Consumption Advisories 2020” document released in July by the Alabama Department of Health (ADHP). Anglers in Region 4 and 5, which includes Butler County as well as surrounding areas, need to be aware that…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Old Time Farm Day will return this year on Saturday, October 31, at Farm Day Hill located at 2828 Sandcut Road, Members have been working throughout the year to have a successful event, including attractions, demonstrations, activities and vendors. Old Time Farm Day was born to preserve and…

Greenville’s first downtown mural project, which is located on the wall of Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center, is complete, thanks to local artist and hometown business owner, Stacey Edwards and some local sponsors. The mural features colorful flowers that the city is known for – Camellias – “The Camellia City” as well as an inspirational…

The long awaited opening of Zaxby’s in Greenville is almost here. Around four years ago, the first rumors of Zaxby’s coming to town started. It was not until a property was located for the restaurant that there was finally a sigh of relief. Expectations are high for the business’ success. On Aug. 24, at 9:30…

By Pamala Nolan   “The right is ours. Have it we must. Use it we will.” Elizabeth Cady Stanton In 1848 a small group of progressive thinkers including Lucretia Coffin Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton met for tea at the home of Jane Clothier Hunt in Waterloo, New York. They began planning a woman’s rights…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Dirt is already moving at the sight of the Greenville Chevrolet’s expansion dealership which will sell Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram vehicles. According to Chevrolet Dealer Principal Charles Haigler, the new dealership is expected to be complete in January 2021. It will employ between 20-25 new jobs within…

By Pamala Nolan   “The legal theory is, that marriage makes the husband and wife one person, and that person is the husband.” Lucretia Coffin Mott. This year marks the Centennial of the passage of the nineteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution which guaranteed women the right to vote. On August 26th, we will celebrate…