Area News

BY CARTER E. ANTHONY, CFA   A friend asked last week what should he do? He said, “I don’t have much money but what should I do with it?  Should I stay invested and have my gut wrenched almost every day with some world problem? “Should I liquidate and put it all in money markets…

Lomax Hannon Bible College held a Juneteenth Festival on Thursday, June 19, at 755 South Conecuh Street, Greenville. Various community groups and churches set up tents to provide food and information about their organizations and the national holiday called Juneteenth. There were over 300 people, including civic leaders, in attendance at the event which included…

BY ANNIE CRENSHAW Dr. John Coleman came to Butler County from North Carolina in 1817, before our county was a county and before Alabama was a state. The home that he and his slaves built near Manningham, a pioneer village in northwestern Butler County, still stands today. And, it’s owned by descendants of a neighbor’s…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Chigger season is definitely upon us and here are some helpful facts about avoiding chiggers as temperatures warm up, courtesy of the Mississippi State University Extension Service: “Despite the myths, chiggers aren’t insects, and they definitely don’t burrow into your skin. These tiny critters are actually the larval…

BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   ‘Build with Bonner’ is a clever tagline for the 50 year old Nina Bonner who has officially thrown her hat into the political race for the office of Mayor of Georgiana this coming August 26. Bonner has a lot other hats she wears, wife of Melvin Bonner,…

BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard   What is an Operation Christmas Child BASBO box? That question was answered last Saturday at an area meeting hosted by Lisa Townes at Southside Baptist Church. BASBO stands for “build a shoebox online” and is another way to support the Samaritan’s Purse organization in reaching the world with…

The Greenville Camellia Queen and Debutantes went to the Capitol this past week to visit with Governor Kay Ivey. The young ladies presented the Governor with an Alabama Beauty camellia plant from the Greenville Camellia Society. The presentation took place in the Old House Chamber inside the Capitol.  They were able to see the difference…

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities, are aimed at improving road safety and streamlining certification processes. Mandatory Electronic Submission of DOT Medical Certifications Starts June 23, 2025…