Area News
Woman robbed at gunpoint
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Butler County deputies are searching for three gunmen who robbed an elderly woman last Wednesday. According to authorities the victim was driving on Honoraville Road around 11:15 a.m., when the car in front of her slammed on brakes in the middle of the road. The incident happened between Lifeway Ministries and…
Read MoreThree wanted in armed robbery
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Fort Deposit Police Department and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department needs the public’s help in locating three unknown subjects wanted in reference to an armed robbery investigation. According to authorities on Jan. 7 at approximately 9 p.m., three unknown males entered the Fort Deposit Dollar General armed with firearms. One…
Read MoreRare grant oppurtunity for smaller Alabama communities
SUBMITTED A rare grant opportunity is being extended to grassroots Humanities organizations across the state, and Alabama Humanities Foundation is urging communities to explore its potential. In a vastly streamlined process, organizations will be able to apply for grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities targeting smaller communities in Alabama and 20 other states…
Read MoreMountain Heart performing at Ritz
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Greenville Area Arts Council (GAAC) will host the band Mountain Heart this Saturday night as part of its 35th season. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Ritz in downtown Greenville. According to the band’s website, Mountain Heart is comprised of members Josh Shilling, Aaron Ramsey,…
Read MoreAlabama Horse Fair features Westfall
SUBMITTED Popular trainer and YouTube sensation Stacy Westfall returns to Montgomery for the 2017 Alabama Horse Fair. Held March 4-5 at Garrett Coliseum, the annual event draws horse owners and enthusiasts from across Alabama and the region. The Alabama Horse Fair includes riding demonstrations and entertainment, educational workshops for horse owners, drill team and trail…
Read MoreCommission talks roads, gas tax
BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Butler County Commissioners recently discussed road conditions, staggered terms and passed a gas tax resolution at their Jan. 10 meeting. The gas tax resolution is to be jointly filed with other county commission resolutions to the state legislature in an effort to get a three cent gas tax bill passed,…
Read MoreChamber preps for banquet
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Plans are now underway for the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce’s (GACC) annual banquet. The banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College of Greenville Campus’s Wendell Mitchell Conference Center. Jeff Lynn is slated as the guest speaker for the event.…
Read MoreButler County Civic League hosts MLK Freedom Breakfast
BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD On Monday, Jan. 16, the Butler County Civic League (BCCL) hosted a Freedom Breakfast. The theme of the event was “The struggle is not over, we must continue to pursue equality.” Honorable attendees included Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon, Butler County Commission Chairman Frank Hickman and Butler County Commissioners; Allan Whittle, Joey…
Read MoreGaston headed to state DYW
SUBMITTED The Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama will be named Saturday, Jan. 21 during the statewide scholarship competition final to be held in Montgomery at Frazer United Methodist Church. High School senior girls from across Alabama will join together for the 60th Distinguished Young Women of Alabama program to be held Jan. 20 and 21.…
Read More2nd annual My Hero 5K coming in March
MOLLIE S. WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Abbie Gardener Ballew knows a thing or two about organizing a good race. Last year, Ballew decided to host a My Hero 5K as a way to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Based on last year’s success, she is now organizing the second annual event of the race.…
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