Area News
Flubacher receives John D. Murphy Award
The following biography was recently read at the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday evening, Sept. 14, during the announcement of Paul Flubacher as the recipient of the John D. Murphy Award. “The John D. Murphy Award is given to a citizen who shows a great commitment to bettering the community. It is…
Read MorePine Flat Methodist Homecoming Oct. 1
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Oct. 1, Pine Flat Methodist Church and Pine Flat Cemetery Association will have their Homecoming and Memorial Day. Descendants of the original founders and their friends will come together to celebrate the long history of the church and its cemetery as they worship and fellowship together. The…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention Training Class Sept. 28
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Suicide, it’s not a subject many care to discuss openly or privately. Unfortunately, many have seen them first hand and the devastation it leaves on loved ones First, there is shock and dismay and then the pain that it delivers to those who care. The pain, frustration…
Read MoreFire Alert issued for Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) issued a statewide Fire Alert effective Sept. 22. While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor. This burning restriction is being issued because…
Read MoreBUTLER COUNTY BEGINNINGS From sea to shining sea
BY ANNIE CRENSHAW In 1926, the Bureau of Public Roads of the U.S. Department of Agriculture designated “national” highways as part of a new 80,000-mile transportation system for our country. The Public Roads Bureau received approval and agreement from the state highway departments of all 48 states. Remember, we hadn’t yet brought Alaska and…
Read MorePEC Annual Meeting set for Oct. 14
GREENVILLE, ALABAMA – Pioneer Electric Cooperative invites members to its 86th annual meeting on Oct. 14 at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Gates will open at 9 a.m., and the business meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m. Annual meetings are a cooperative tradition that brings together cooperative leaders and members to fellowship, share experiences,…
Read MoreGCS kicks off wreath sales
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) had its first meeting for the 2023-2024 year on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The meeting included a surprise visit from Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon who had wonderful news. McLendon said the city had contracted with Bobby Green of Fairhope to design the Beeland Park…
Read MoreChamber celebrates local businesses
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) hosted its 14th annual membership banquet Thursday night, Sept. 14, at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center on the Greenville campus of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College. The program began with a welcome and introductions by GACOC Executive Director Tracy Salter. Salter…
Read MoreButler County Fair Sept. 27-30
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Fair is happening this week from Wednesday, Sept. 27, to Saturday, Sept. 3. The Fair will be open every evening from 6 p.m. until close and James Gang Amusements will once again provide the midway carnival. This year’s theme is ‘Rebuilding Butler County Fair’ and…
Read MoreGHS School Days: 1962-63, Part 13 Classmate accomplishments
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY Having ended our years as the Greenville High School Class of 1963, we totaled up our accomplishments. Barbara Bolen was the Valedictorian and Gaynelle Miller was Salutatorian. Paul McIntyre was President of the Student Council; Eddie Newton, Vice-President; Sharon Mallette, Secretary-Treasurer; and Don Waite, Reporter (all seniors). Ronny Owen was…
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