Area News
“Celebrating Bobbie”
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The playbill read “Celebrating Bobbie” in homage to Greenville’s late, beloved icon of the arts, Robert Peacock Gamble (1926-2025). The fitting and memorable tribute was staged in Downtown Greenville at the historic Ritz Theatre to honor the legacy of this lady who led the charge to save that…
Read MoreCity consolidates voting locations
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard At the Greenville City Council meeting on Monday, May 12, the council voted unanimously to consolidate voting for city elections to one location. That location will be at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center on the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Greenville campus at 750 Greenville Bypass. Greenville City…
Read MoreFarmers Market opens
The Butler County Farmers Market re-opened on Saturday, May 17, after a six month hiatus. Vendors had their tables set and booths ready for the much anticipated crowd of market attendees who started arriving before 7 a.m. Among produce offered were fresh string beans, turnip greens, mustard greens, cabbage, potatoes, onions, squash and cucumbers. There…
Read MoreGPD Law Enforcement Memorial Service held
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Police Department (GPD) recently honored the ultimate sacrifices of local law enforcement and the service of current officers at its 26th annual memorial service. Also joining were members of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Georgiana Police Department. Over 200 guests attended the service held…
Read MoreMiss Susan’s School of Dance holds spring recital
Miss Susan’s School of Dance held its spring recital at the Ritz Theater on May 10. The jazz and tap portion was titled “Salute to Hollywood Stars” and paid tribute to dance legends. Anne Miller, Shirley Temple, Eleanor Parker, Donald O’Connor, and Fred Astaire. This year’s ballet was La Fille Mal Gardee which tells the…
Read MoreI65 crash claims life
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The main thoroughfares of Greenville saw heavy traffic on Sunday, May 4, as a two-vehicle crash diverted south bound traffic off of Interstate 65. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) the crash, which happened at approximately 10:23, involved a motorcycle and a 2009 Ford Econoline claimed…
Read MoreGreenville Camellia Queen and Debutantes visit the Capitol
Senator Robert Stewart and Representative Chris Sells hosted the Greenville Camellia Queen Karya Likely and Debutantes, Emilee Myrick, Anya Cobb, and Rakiya Peterson, at the State House Tuesday, May 6. It was an exciting day for the young ladies as they were recognized in the House of Representatives by Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and by the…
Read MoreBoutwell LBW Outstanding Alumnus 2025
LBW Community College has named retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rick Boutwell as its 2025 Outstanding Alumnus. A native of Greenville, General Boutwell earned an associate degree from LBW before launching a distinguished military career and later transitioning into leadership in higher education. After graduating from LBW, General Boutwell continued his education at Troy…
Read MoreALDOR scam alert
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) recently released a scam alert after receiving reports of fraudulent text messages looking to collect unpaid tolls. These messages may ask users to click a link that begins as “https://mydmv.alabama…”, although there may be several different variations of this link depending on…
Read MoreNorman retires after 41 years in banking
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Joby Norman has retired after 41 years in the banking business. He has had a career filled with community service in serving his hometown of Greenville. After graduating from Greenville High School, Norman attended the University of Alabama and then served in the U.S. Air Force for four…
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