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BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Greenville-Butler County Public Library (GBCPL) recently announced a Phase 2 Capital Improvement Campaign and new library logo this past Thursday evening. GBCPL Director Kevin Pearcey spoke to attendees about the history of the library before introducing Trustee Chairperson Vivian McGowin who elaborated on the campaign and what…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Marathon gas station was recently robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday, Oct. 23. According to a press release the by the Greenville Police Department Chief of Police Justin Lovvorn, “The Greenville Police Department was called to a business robbery at 2621 Pineapple Hwy. around 7:25pm on Wednesday (10/23/19).…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The City of Georgiana will be getting a new pharmacy possibly as soon as mid-December according to statements at a press conference held on Tuesday, Oct. 15. at the Alabama Power Building in Georgiana. Pharm-A-Care (also represented as Florala Pharmacy Inc.), which is owned by Charles Smith, will…

By Mary Alice Beatty Carmichael   History, long ago and recent   It was Willy J.’s father, Robert Yeldell, who married Frances Powers, granddaughter of Col. Warren. Yeldell in 1858 completed the home that was called “the home house” and known today as “Dellmont.” The Luckie and Yeldell homes were next to each other in…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   After several years of McKenzie Mayor Lester Odom urging the state of Alabama to install turn lanes at two of the major intersections leading to the Town of McKenzie, it is finally going to happen. The costs of the two projects will be$553,750.50 and will be funded through…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   On Sept. 29 Larry Lowery reported that his 2001 Peterbilt log truck was stolen from Alabama Loggers in Industrial Park, Georgiana. On Oct. 16 at approximately 9:10 a.m. Tommy Bowen was in the area of 17047 U.S. Hwy 231 when he noticed an unoccupied vehicle parked which matched…

By Carter E. Anthony In conclusion   While many knew Mr. John as all-business, out of the store he was much like most small businessmen in Greenville.  He enjoyed social outings, dinner often with my parents, fishing, Auburn football games, First Methodist Sunday School and Church and supporting local events. Being somewhat of a workaholic…

By Mary Alice Beatty Carmichael   History, long ago and recent   Since the middle 1950’s when stalwart members and lovers of the old little wooden church of Mt. Moriah realized it had to be restored or rebuilt because of its aging condition. They concluded it would be better to rebuild with more permanent materials,…

BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard   Break out the pink because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Yet, just wearing the color pink is not enough. Yes, it brings awareness, but action is also required. Each year, according to Breastcancer.org, an estimated one out of eight women will receive a diagnosis of breast…

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the recent Fire Danger Advisory to a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted and issued on an individual basis at the discretion of the State Forester. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn…