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BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Kentavious Taylor, age 18 of Georgiana, was arrested on Jan. 8 and has been charged with several felony crimes involving two stolen cars from the City of Greenville. According to a press release by Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, “Between the dates of Dec. 30, 2024 and Jan.…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) held their first Camellia Queen Pageant on Saturday evening, Jan. 11, at the Greenville High School auditorium. The society made contact with all the schools of Butler County to invite young ladies to enter and participate in the pageant. In all, there were…

The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will bring three shows from the nationally renowned Bright Star Touring Theatre to the library this winter and spring. The shows produced by Bright Star Touring Theatre feature actors and actresses from across the United States, and all performances include set pieces, costumes, and props. The company is based out…

The Alabama Forestry Commission is pleased to announce the launch of its Rural Bridge Grant initiative, effective January 10, 2025. This vital program, established through the Alabama Legislature’s Rural Logging Efficiency Act of 2023 and funded in the FY25 General Fund Budget, is dedicated to upgrading infrastructure and easing costly transportation challenges resulting from the…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   As the state endures significant cold temperatures, people, pets, and livestock face increased hardship. Check on those you care about daily. To follow are some cold weather safety tips from the National Weather Service and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent, deadly…

BY STAN POPOVICH   Are you looking for all of the answers on how to reduce your persistent fears and anxieties? Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage…

The home of L.C. Crosby was completely destroyed by a fire at 433 Kolb City Road on Dec. 8, 2024. Around 11:30 p.m. Crosby stated he heard a noise and went outside to the west of the house and saw fire blazing. He then called 911 and went to Tommie Rivers’ bedroom and told him…

Jan. 7 was Camellia Day in Alabama. The Alabama Legislature chose the date to coincide with beginning of the prime blooming season for C. japonica camellia. Camellias are native to Southeast Asia and were imported to the Unites States beginning in the 16th and 17th centuries. They made their way to Alabama in the 1800’s.…

BY PAMALA NOLAN   Butler County is mourning the loss of Barbara Perdue Middleton, a beloved community leader. She died Dec. 21, 2024 after a short illness. Middleton was the President of the Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society (BCHGS) for 22 years. She was a society member and treasurer for many years before becoming…

Camellia japonicas have started blooming. This Pink Empress can be found on Commerce Street diagonally across from Greenville City Hall at the residence of Resa Bates. The historic Perry-Wilkerson-Branum house can be seen in the backdrop.. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)