Area News
AFC issues fire restrictions
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) recently issued a press release strongly discouraging any outdoor burning until conditions improve. With the anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, AFC issued a Fire Danger Advisory on Friday, March 27. The potential for critical fire weather elevated on Saturday, March 28, increasing…
Read MoreElection dates to remember
This is the last day to register to vote for the primary election is Monday, May 4. Absentee applications returned by mail must be received not less than 7 days prior to the election, which is Tuesday, May 12. An application for a voter who requires emergency treatment by a licensed physician within 5 days…
Read MorePotato Truck visits Greenville
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Big Idaho® Potato Truck rolled into Greenville to bring its fun to the Big Potato Company to celebrate their 5th anniversary The massive, 4-ton spud-on-wheels was on site for the afternoon of family-friendly fun and interactive moments. Guests enjoyed food, took photos…
Read MoreBritt gets $700K for RSCC
Senator Katie Britt has secured $700,000 in federal funding for Reid State Community College to support the purchase of equipment that will strengthen workforce training programs and expand opportunities for students preparing for careers in Alabama’s rural workforce. The funding comes through a Fiscal Year 2026 congressional appropriation requested by the Alabama Community College System…
Read MoreBCSO issues scam alert
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn citizens about a scam text message currently circulating that claims to be from the Alabama Department of Revenue regarding an unpaid traffic penalty. These messages often threaten things like: suspension of vehicle registration; suspension of driving privileges; additional fees or…
Read MoreMurder, drugs, and shooting incident keep BCSO busy
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Allen arrested in Georgiana for double murder in Evergreen. Sunday night, March 8, multiple shots were fired at an event in Evergreen at a facility on West Front Street. There were three injuries resulting in two fatalities of Greenville residents. Melvontaie Loveless, age 19, was pronounced dead at…
Read MoreWHS Tour of Homes March 27-28
Visitors from across Alabama and neighboring states will soon be traveling to Wilcox County for one of the region’s most anticipated heritage events. The Wilcox Historical Society Tour of Homes, set for March 27–28 in Furman, will open the doors of some of the Black Belt’s most beautiful and historically significant homes and churches for…
Read MoreMinnie Coon recognized as a ‘Golden Sister’
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Local veteran educator MInie Coon was recognized as a “Golden Sister” by her chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (AΔK) for reaching the milestone of 50 years of membership. Coon was initiated in January of 1976 into Greenville’s Alabama Mu Chapter which was founded in 1957. Alpha Delta Kappa,…
Read MoreLighting dedication for Cross on I-65
BY RAN VAN COR The Greenville Standard If you’re traveling south on U.S. Interstate I-65 you’re sure to gasp in wonder as you pass Exit 101 at Owassa at a 125-foot structure that is a lighted cross beaming at you. Over 2,000 people sang the gospel Hymn “Old Rugged Cross” as a 125-foot tall…
Read MoreState of the City addresses
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Tuesday evening, the City of Greenville held a ‘State of the City’ event at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Greenville from the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center. It was well attended with almost a capacity crowd. At 5 p.m., the doors opened for a meet and greet session…
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