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History made in Butler County
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard History was made Tuesday night when local election ballots were counted. Not just the first woman mayor was elected in Butler County, but the first Black woman was elected and by an overwhelming majority vote! The new Mayor of Georgiana Nina Bonner came out of nowhere with…
Read MoreEmbrace Alabama Kids
Embrace Alabama Kids, a statewide nonprofit ministry headquartered in Montgomery, has been selected by the State of Alabama to oversee Alabama’s Education Assistance Program (which includes the Fostering Hope Scholarship and Alabama Education and Training Voucher Program), a federally-funded program that gives Alabama youth in foster care up to $5,000 per year for school expenses.…
Read MoreCounty Fair set for Oct. 29-Nov. 1
The Butler County Fair Association, along with James Gang Amusements, is proud to announce that the fair will be held Oct. 29 through Nov. 1. Tabloids have been printed and can be picked up at the Greenville Standard office, located at 601 East Commerce Street. A class for woven items has been added to Needlework…
Read MoreGeorgiana announces growth
The City of Georgiana recently held a press conference Friday morning, Aug. 22, along with representatives of D&D Energy Group announcing the opening of a ‘busyANT 3’ Travel Center at Exit 114 from U.S. Interstate 65. It will be located on the north side of Alabama State Highway 106 near the Marathon gas station and…
Read MoreScore big with safety this weekend
As Alabamians across the state prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend and cheer on their favorite teams during the first big weekend of college football, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds everyone to “Score Big with Safety” — both on the road and on the water. Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol and Marine…
Read MoreGreenville talks mental health Sept. 10
The Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe and South Central Alabama Mental Health Center are proud to announce an engaging community talk on mental health and substance use. It will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center, located at 750…
Read MoreScore big with safety this weekend
As Alabamians across the state prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend and cheer on their favorite teams during the first big weekend of college football, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds everyone to “Score Big with Safety” — both on the road and on the water. Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol and Marine…
Read MoreGreenville talks mental health Sept. 10
The Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe and South Central Alabama Mental Health Center are proud to announce an engaging community talk on mental health and substance use. It will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center, located at 750…
Read MoreGeorgiana announces growth
The City of Georgiana recently held a press conference Friday morning, Aug. 22, along with representatives of D&D Energy Group announcing the opening of a ‘busyANT 3’ Travel Center at Exit 114 from U.S. Interstate 65. It will be located on the north side of Alabama State Highway 106 near the Marathon gas station and…
Read MoreGreenville Town Hall meeting Saturday
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The citizens of Greenville have an opportunity to attend a town hall and listen to mayoral and council candidates on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Ritz Theater. Dr. Cecelia Owens, Chief Executive Officer of Camellia Kingdom Mission, recently announced the Greenville Citizens Town Hall for…
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