Area News
Moody helps preserve Pioneer Cemetery graves
Jim Moody has been working for almost three years to repair the many graves in Pioneer Cemetery, which is located in the heart of downtown Greenville. On Monday, Moody was working on re-bricking a grave with a cast iron grave cover. Moody said he did not know the name of the person whose remains are…
Read More29 days left to apply for absentee ballot
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 29 days left to apply for an absentee ballot as of Wednesday, June 10. In order to protect the safety and well-being of voters, Merrill encourages those who…
Read MoreChamber announces Camellia Girl / Chamber Page Program
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for its Camellia Girl / Chamber Page Ambassador Program for the 2020-2021 school year. To be considered, students must attend Greenville High School, Fort Dale Academy, Georgiana School, McKenzie School, or an accredited home school. Minimum requirements include a 85 or higher GPA, involvement in…
Read MoreAchiever Award Scholarship 2020
It’s time for the annual Achiever Award winners to be presented; however, this year’s award will be presented a little different from the year’s past as the area’s top high school students vie for the honors. “In the face of coronavirus, continued social distancing suggestions by the state, county and city, and rise in positive…
Read MoreCrash on Hwy 31 claims one
A two vehicle crash on Sunday May 31, at approximately 4 p.m. claimed the life of a Butler County man. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sgt. Michael Simmons, who is with Highway Patrol/Troop B and Dothan Post Commander, Steven Yancey Campbell, 31, of Greenville was killed when the 2001 Kawasaki motorcycle he was operating…
Read MoreALEA reports Memorial Day weekend deaths
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigated 375 traffic crashes with five fatalities, as well as 10 boat crashes and four non-boating fatalities (drownings) during this year’s official Memorial Day holiday travel period, which was from 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 22, to midnight Monday, May 25. In May 2019, during the same extended holiday,…
Read MoreFDA graduates celebrated
Fort Dale Academy (FDA) held their graduation ceremony this on Friday, May 22. There were twenty-nine graduates honored. Among honors celebrated, the seniors of FDA were offered $1.68 million in scholarships to various colleges. The graduation was held on FDA’s football field to accommodate social distancing practices. Family and friends gathered to watch the ceremony.…
Read MoreMcKenzie School graduates make their final walk
McKenzie School graduates made their final walk for graduation on Thursday, May 28. Due to weather, the graduation ceremony was held in the McKenzie School gymnasium. Social distancing was practiced and everyone who entered the gym had to wear masks. McKenzie graduated 28 students. Tabitha Beasley was valedictorian and Bonnie Houston was salutatorian.
Read MoreGeorgiana School graduates celebrate
The seniors of Georgiana School are pictured together after their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 29. Due possible inclement weather, the graduation ceremony was held in R. L. Austin Gymnasium. Everyone who attended had to wear face masks and only families could sit together. Georgiana graduated 29 students. (Photo submitted)
Read MoreGreenville High School graduates celebrated
Greenville High School (GHS) graduates took to Tiger Stadium for their graduation ceremony on Monday, June 1. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, two separate graduation ceremonies were held to accommodate social distancing. There a limited number of invites available for each graduate. In all GHS graduated 142 students. Donovan Evins, pictured at the podium, was…
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