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Jones and Lowery Achiever winners
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Friday evening, May 1, Mary Katherine Jones and Isaac Lowery were announced as recipients of the 2026 Butler County Achiever Award Scholarship. Nineteen student-athletes were nominated by their respective schools with each exemplifying excellence in academics, athletics, church involvement, and service to their community. Mary Katherine and Isaac…
Read MoreMAAA to host May 2 reunion in Pine Apple
PINE APPLE, Ala. — The Moore Academy Alumni Association invites alumni, families, and friends to gather for a special day of fellowship, remembrance, and local history on Saturday, May 2, in Pine Apple. The annual meeting and reunion will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. in the school gym, followed by a full day of…
Read MorePioneer Electric awards scholarships to high school seniors
GREENVILLE, ALABAMA – Pioneer Electric Cooperative is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards, supporting the educational goals of outstanding students across its service area. This year, Pioneer Electric awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 high school seniors to support their pursuit of higher education. These scholarships are part of the cooperative’s commitment…
Read MoreMan charged with attempted murder
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Saturday, April 25, Tyler Brown, age 31, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder and domestic violence first degree and burglary first degree. Additional charges include discharging firearm into occupied building and discharging firearm in cityare also pending. According to a press release by…
Read MoreFree prostate cancer screen May 2
On Saturday, May 2, the Urology Health Foundation will hold a free prostate cancer screening for men 40 years of age and older from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. from the Regional Clinic (Stabler Clinic) at 300 North College Street in Greenville, Alabama. No appointments are needed. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of…
Read MoreCelebrate America returns
Get ready for one of Greenville’s most anticipated nights of the year! Celebrate America returns on July 4th, bringing our community together for an unforgettable evening of patriotism, family fun, and small-town charm. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a full lineup of activities for all ages. From delicious local…
Read MoreGHS Tiger Battalion awards
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Greenville High School (GHS) Tiger Battalion JROTC held their awards ceremony at Southside Baptist Church in Greenville Thursday evening, May 16. After the Posting of the Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, and Creed recital, Tiger Battalion Senior Army Instructor Colonel Alan Hester gave remarks before dinner service. Col. Hester…
Read MoreBreaking Free Color Run May 2
The Reid State Foundation will host the Breaking Free Color Run 5K and Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Evergreen Municipal Park in Evergreen to raise funds for healthy relationship education for Reid State Community College students and local high school students. The fundraiser will support the second year of Breaking Free,…
Read MoreWaters named a Cauthen Fellow
Greenville Standard columnist, Mollie Smith Waters, was recently named a Cauthen Fellow by the Alabama Folklife Association. Cauthen Fellowships are awarded to individuals to conduct original research on an Alabama folk tradition. The honor allows Waters to develop her research on the funerary stonemasonry of H. W. Hitchcock. Waters passion for historical cemeteries and funerary…
Read MoreJohn Taylor recognized for volunteer service
John Taylor has been awarded the Bronze Star through the Alabama Master Gardener Association’s Reach for the Stars Program, a statewide volunteer recognition initiative established to honor Master Gardeners for their service and dedication to community education. The Reach for the Stars Program, approved by the State Master Gardener Board of Directors in 1999, recognizes…
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