Area News

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 27th 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…

BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard   The Sasanqua Garden Club (SGC) held its May meeting at Beeland Park. The hostesses were Glenn Cooper, Jennie Nearing, Janice Meadows, and Staci Anderson. These ladies brought spring inside with enormous, eye-catching crepe flowers in shades of orange, peach, pink, and white. Their menu included finger sandwiches, veggies,…

BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard   On May 19 at the Ritz Theatre in historic downtown Greenville, Miss Susan’s School of Dance held its annual spring recital. The tap and jazz portion was titled “Salute to Cole Porter” and featured well-loved melodies like “Anything Goes “ and “I Get a Kick Out of You.”…

BY BRUCE BRANUM   Wednesday, May 6, at 10 a.m., Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) held two noteworthy events. The first event recognized two long term doctors of RMCCA for their valued contribution to hospital care in Greenville. The second event was a ribbon cutting celebrating the re-opening of the RMCCA intensive care…

SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD   The Butler County Extension Master Gardeners welcomed a large and enthusiastic crowd to last week’s Lunch & Learn program focused on the topic of medicinal herbs. Held during the noon hour at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, the gathering brought together gardeners, community members, and guests interested in learning…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   According to a press release by the Butler County Sheriff David Scruggs, Brittany Cook and Meagan Cook have been charged with theft involving the unauthorized use of organizational funds from the McKenzie PTA. Scruggs noted the investigation was complete with warrants signed and the case had been referred…

BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   Hank Williams celebration is just a few days away, 30 days to be precise, and scheduled for June 5 and 6. The folks in Georgiana are gearing up with what looks to be another exciting celebration with headliners like Joe Nichols, Easton Corbin, and up and coming…

Sasanqua Garden Club joined Governor Kay Ivey at the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday to award the winners of the Governor’s 2026 Statewide Coloring Contest. At the invitation of the Governor’s Office, several members of Sasanqua Garden Club served as judges earlier in the month for hundreds of entries by student artists statewide who created their artistic…