Area News
Tires and rims stolen off lot
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD According to CID Commander, Captain Justin Lovvorn, in July the Greenville Police Department received a call from Greenville Motor Company in reference to a theft occurring the night before. During the theft two sets of rims and tires were stolen from two separate vehicles on their lot. According to Lovvorn the…
Read More3 Charged in Corner Stop burglaries
NICOLE NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD According to Greenville Police Department, on the morning of Aug. 1 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Greenville Police Department received a call in reference to an alarm at the Corner Stop on Halso Mill Rd. On arrival officers found the front door glass broken out and several items taken from inside. Investigators…
Read MoreChavan talks injuries with coaches
Last Monday night, football coaches from surrounding counties were invited to Wintzell’s for a dinner hosted by LV Stabler Hospital and Stabler Clinic. At the dinner, coaches heard from several members of Dr. Raj Chavan’s team regarding injuries and concerns during football season. For the past several years, Dr. Chavan and his team have…
Read MoreBowen Earns national award
ARTICLE SUBMITTED GHS student recognized for superior academics by the National Society of High School Scholars The National Society of High School Scholars announced student Kobe Bowen from Greenville, Al, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community…
Read MoreDRIVERS NEEDED
MOLLIE SMITH WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Butler County School System is in need of school bus drivers for the 2016-2017 school term. According to Slade Piggott, who works with the BCSS as a transportation supervisor, they are currently looking to fill several positions. “Right now, we are looking for substitute drivers,” said…
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Car show to be ‘pawsome’
BY TORI J NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD After a successful show last year, the Garlock family has scheduled the second annual Fast and Furry Car Show for Aug. 27. Kayla Garlock has entered her mustang in several car shows throughout the state and neighboring states. “I thought of the idea of bringing one to Greenville,” said…
Read MoreBand concessions stand gets makeover
Malaysia Smith, who plays trombone in the Greenville High School Tiger “Pride” Marching Band, helps clean the band concessions stand at the GHS football field. (Mollie S. Waters | The Standard) MOLLIE WATERS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Greenville High School football field is not the only thing getting an upgrade in preparation…
Read MoreMcKenzie gets new council members
TORI NORRIS/THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The McKenzie Town Council unanimously approved the Certificate of Election for the election of their mayor and councilmembers, as all were running unopposed. Mayor Lester Odom will be serving the town of McKenzie for a second term. Three council members, Betty Brown, Lori Brown and Greg Lampley, will all be returning…
Read MoreStudents head back to school with a bash
Encouragers, volunteers from local churches, were on hand to pray with students following the program. (Tori J Norris | The Standard) TORI NORRIS/ THE GREENVILLE STANDARD The Butler County Community Youth Association held their 13th annual Back to School Bash Friday night at the Hank Williams Park. Allen Stephenson, preacher at…
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