Area News
Truck spills load
Last Friday morning, at approximately 7: 45 a.m., a Shoreline truck suddenly lost a load in the middle of the intersection of U. S. Hwy 31 and Alabama State Hwy 10. An eye witness stated he saw the truck turning and heard the metal cases holding parts falling out of the truck. The bystander speculated…
Read MoreCamellias at St. Thomas
Camellia sasanquas are in full bloom on the west side of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville dropping many petals to form a white carpet on the underlying greenery. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read More6 ways for sound mental health
By Stan Popovich Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any…
Read MoreLewises celebrates 50th anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Willie Earl and Beaster H. Lewis of Greenville, Alabama celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17. The couple was re-united in holy matrimony as they pledged their love and commitment to each other in a double ring vow renewal ceremony at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol…
Read MoreHottest investment could cost you money
By Carter E. Anthony, CFA How many of you have heard investors say, “I’m getting out of this market. The president and the Fed Chairman have no idea what they are doing. The Democrats (or the Republicans) are running this country into the ground”. And “Cash is King!” According to the WSJ article published…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child a success
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The collection week for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes recently ended with the contribution of Butler County churches, schools, businesses, and families stacking up to an 1892 shoe box gift total. Southside Baptist Church once again served as the county collection point under the direction of Drop Off Team…
Read MoreRain brings update to burn bans
With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission has eased fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, all burn restrictions will be lifted in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. In the northern half of the state,…
Read MoreGREENVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE DEC. 5
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 5 as an eagerly awaited holiday event returns to downtown Greenville. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Greenville has slated its annual Christmas Parade to kick off downtown at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland.” Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce director Tracy Salter said…
Read MoreSean of the South entertains Ritz patrons
Sean of the South (Sean Dietrich) gave a memorable performance at the Ritz Theater on Thursday, Nov. 16, to a packed house. He entertained the audience with music and humorous stories while playing several instruments including the banjo, guitar, fiddle and accordion. This was the second concert of the season for the Greenville Area Arts…
Read MoreAFC makes changes to ‘No Burn’ order
With rainfall amounts varying across the state this week, the Alabama Forestry Commission is lifting the No Burn order in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. Effective at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17, these counties will drop back to a Fire Alert. In those counties, burn permits will be issued to certified…
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