Area News
Operation Christmas Child a success
A total of 1876 shoeboxes packed with gifts rolled out of Greenville Monday morning headed around the world. The shoeboxes were collected in our area for the annual Operation Christmas Child ministry. Southside Baptist Church served as a collection point all week and was staffed by community church volunteers under the direction of Angie Meredith.
Read MoreGreenville Christmas Parade is Dec. 10
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 10, as an eagerly awaited holiday event returns to downtown Greenville. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) has slated its annual Christmas Parade to kick off downtown at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Miracle on Main.” GACOC Director, Tracy Salter said the Christmas Parade is a cherished…
Read MoreArtrageous delights all
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the performance spectacle known as Artrageous presented two performances at the historic Ritz Theater in downtown Greenville. This was the second event of the See You at the Ritz season hosted by the Greenville Area Arts Council. The first act began at 10 a.m. and local students in fifth grade were…
Read MoreALEA reminds citizens to buckle up
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is working with multiple local law enforcement agencies across the state to make sure everyone stays safe on the roads throughout the week of Thanksgiving. Whether driving cross country or just across town to celebrate the holiday, remember to buckle up. Every trip. Every time. Starting Saturday, Nov. 23,…
Read MoreBCMA annual Community Thanksgiving Service Nov. 26
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard First Methodist Church in Greenville will host the Butler County Ministerial Association’s (BCMA) annual Community Thanksgiving Service this year on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. According to Pastor Linda Suzanne Borgen of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville, the annual event helps unify the county. An offering…
Read MoreCounty officials sworn in to office
Several county officials were sworn in to office Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, in the courtroom upstairs in the Butler County Courthouse. District Judge Nicki McFerrin had the honor to swear in the officials. The event saw many relatives, friends, and county officials in attendance. After each official was sworn in, they offered their thanks for…
Read MoreNovember is National Prematurity Awareness Month
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month and World Prematurity Day is honored each year on Nov. 17 to increase awareness about preterm birth. Each year in the U.S., 1 in 10 babies are born preterm. Preterm birth is birth that happens too soon, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born too early may face life-threatening…
Read MoreFire danger advisory rescinded
With the recent rainfall across the state, cooler temps, and higher humidity — especially good overnight recovery (humidities of 60% or greater) — the chance of significant wildfire potential has decreased. Although Alabama remains in drought conditions for the foreseeable future, surface fuels that are the primary carrier of wildfire have responded well to the…
Read MoreElection results for Butler County
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The unofficial election results for the Nov. 5 Primary Election for Butler County have been tallied and to follow are the results. There are 14,530 registered voters in Butler County. In total, 8,503 ballots were cast at polling houses and 464 absentee ballots, which resulted in a 58.52…
Read MoreFields of Faith draws hundreds
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fairgrounds was packed with athletes, coaches, fans, and community volunteers as South Central Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted their annual Fields of Faith on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Multiple boys and girls teams and student FCA Huddle leaders from Fort Dale Academy, Georgiana School, Greenville High, and…
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