Area News
Veterans Celebration of Service
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Southern Alabama Veterans Ball Association (SAVBA) is hosting two events in November. The Association is comprised of Veterans and members of three American Legions Posts, Post 24 of Greenville, Post 2020 of Fort Deposit, and Post 80 of Andalusia, along with the Butler County Alabama Veterans Association…
Read MoreMeet the hurricane lily
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Hurricane lilies are blooming once again in the Butler County area and bringing their colorful red gracefulness to bear. They always seem to pop out in late summer as the height of hurricane season looms. It has many nicknames which include: red spider lily, surprise lily, naked ladies,…
Read MoreBBB warns of phishing scam
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama is issuing a warning to consumers about the growing threat of “Quishing,” a type of phishing scam that uses QR codes to trick individuals into visiting malicious websites or downloading harmful content. Quishing is a cyberattack where fraudsters create malicious QR codes and distribute them…
Read MoreFall Tour of Homes Oct. 19
The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society (BCHGS) invites everyone to attend their 2024 Fall Tour of Homes on Saturday, Oct. 19. “This year’s tour is an exciting mix of historical Greenville homes and those considered modern,” said Walter Parmer, BCHGS Tour Director. “We are thankful to the homeowners who are opening their houses to…
Read MoreAbsentee voting deadlines
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, Oct. 31. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the…
Read MoreIt is Constitution Week
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. Constitution Day and/or Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S.…
Read MoreIt is Constitution Week
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. Constitution Day and/or Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S.…
Read MoreFall Tour of Homes Oct. 19
The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society (BCHGS) invites everyone to attend their 2024 Fall Tour of Homes on Saturday, Oct. 19. “This year’s tour is an exciting mix of historical Greenville homes and those considered modern,” said Walter Parmer, BCHGS Tour Director. “We are thankful to the homeowners who are opening their houses to…
Read MoreAbsentee voting deadlines
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, Oct. 31. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the…
Read MoreBCBS awards Healthy School Grants
In their commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s ‘Be Healthy School Grant Program’ is awarding over $318,000 in grants to 36 schools statewide enrolling grades K through 12. The grants are used to implement school-based health and wellness programs, emphasizing increased exercise, nutrition, education, and parental involvement during…
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