Area News

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Annie Glenn Braden received a phone call from the Governor’s Office to officially give word she had been appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey as the Butler County Revenue Commissioner. She was sworn in after taking the Oath of Office on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 25,…

In celebration of the 60th consecutive year of October Beef Month in Alabama, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has unveiled a promotion titled “60 Savory Stops.” This promotion highlights 60 former restaurant winners and finalists of the Alabama’s Best Steak, Bama’s Best Beef and Bama’s Best Burgers contests, which have been hosted by the ACA for…

BY MICHELLE STYRON The Greenville Standard   The Williamson/McGowin family opened up the gates to their property located off Creampot Road in Butler County, Alabama to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The family land was the site of the 2024 Forest Landowner’s Field Day and Tour presented by the Butler County Forestry Planning Committee.…

The weather was perfect for the Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society’s Fall Tour of Homes on Saturday, Oct. 19. People came from near and far to enjoy a day in The Camellia City exploring Greenville’s beautiful homes, churches, landmarks, and Pioneer Cemetery. The historical sights on the Trail included: the Barrett home; the Hamilton-Ashurst…

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director, Olivia McCray, announced that Butler County is accepting applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address damages from the 2024 Drought. The EFRP sign-up period will be open from Sept. 30, 2024, through March 31, 2025 EFRP provides payments to eligible…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Dollar General (DG) recently announced it has remodeled its store at 558 Hartley Street in McKenzie. In addition to the same categories, brands, and products customers trust DG to carry, the store now provides customers with an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. DG’s produce set offers the…

By Ray Van Cor The Greenville Standard   The title of this article makes this sound like a 1950’s western movie, in truth, it’s a walking trail dedicated in memory of retired Georgiana educator Brenda Gruenewald. The dedication ceremony was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 12, at Georgiana School, which was filled with family, friends and…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Greenville Area Arts Council (GAAC) kicked of the 2024-2025 concert season with a ‘Red Carpet Gala’ this past Thursday evening, Oct. 10, with a street party, concert by The Black Jacket Symphony and special appearance by Vince Womack. As has been tradition of the opening the concert…

The Butler County Revenue Commission office has moved from their offices in the Butler County Courthouse. They are now located just east of the Courthouse at 800 East Commerce Street, Greenville, AL 36037. Their hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. They are open Wednesday from 8…

BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard   The melodious sounds of the Butler Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church choir filled the air as the Dedication Ceremony of the Alabama Historical Commission Marker, recognizing the founding of the 156-year-old historical church, commenced. “We’ve Come This Far By Faith,” written by Albert A. Goodson, approximately 90…