Area News
Faith Project provides blankets to the homeless
TORI J. NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Three young girls can teach many of us adults a great life lesson – giving. It all started last year on a field trip to the North Pole Express in Calera. During the trip, Faith Baker waited her turn to sit on Santa Claus’s lap and tell him what she…
Read MoreCity Council meets to discuss airport
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Greenville City Council met last Monday night to discuss the Mack Crenshaw Memorial Airport. A resolution was approved for the mayor to enter into a contract with a professional consulting firm to provide engineering and planning services for advancement purposes of the airport. The city accepted the proposal from Goodwyn,…
Read MoreLovvorn starts a new era
TORI J. NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD There is a new Sheriff in town – well actually, Greenville Police Chief that is. Captain Justin Lovvorn was promoted to Police Chief following the recent retirement of Lonzo Ingram. “I am very humbled to be appointed Chief,” said Lovvorn. “There were several people involved in the decision including the…
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Brothers accused in robberies
BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Two brothers have been charged with a Class A felonies in Butler County. DaRashai Jackson has confessed to three robberies and face two counts of first-degree robbery, among other charges. His brother Davion Jackson faces one count of first-degree robbery and third-degree theft of property. Butler County Sheriff Kenny Harden said,…
Read MoreFort Dale girls are 2-0
FDA Girls 2-0 BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Nov. 21 at Escambia Girls 42, Escambia 30 20-13 at the half Lucy Bates: 13-points, 14-rebounds Madison Langford: 12-points, 5-steals Boys 24, Escambia 43 23-11 at the half Luke Taylor: 14-points, 14-rebounds, 6-steals Nov. 22 at Sparta Girls 62, Sparta 51 34-22…
Read MoreHarris leaves a legacy
BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Jerome Harris passed away this past Friday. He was a beloved community leader, father and husband. Harris started working with the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department (GPRD) in September of 1984. In December of 1995 he was promoted to GPRD Director and held that position until his retirement…
Read MoreCommissioners elect new officers
BRUCE BRANUM/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD On Nov. 16, the newly sworn-in commissioners for the 2016-2020 term held their first business meeting. Among items approved was the election of officers. Frank Hickman will serve as Chairman and Allin Whittle will serve and Vice-Chair. They then approved a new meeting time for the workshop and regular business…
Read MoreStudents integrate art in Social Studies lesson
TORI J. NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD Fifth and sixth grade students at McKenzie school spent several weeks incorporating art into their social studies class. This was due to the efforts of their teacher applying for and receiving a grant. Mary Cathryn Gunter, an elementary teacher at McKenzie School, applied for a grant through the Alabama…
Read MoreUSDA offers drought assistance
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD While everyone is praying for rain and knowing it may not be in the forecast, an extension of Alabama’s “normal grazing period” through the USDA’s Livestock Forage Program (LFP), may offer farmers some much needed relief. According to Alabama Farmers Federation (AFF), a conference call was organized by AFF with federal…
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