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GREENVILLE DIXIE DEBS WORLD SERIES BOUND
For only the second time in history, the Greenville Dixie Debs all-star team is headed to the World Series. The last time was in 2016. This year’s feat was accomplished when Greenville defeated Taylor/Rehobeth twice in succession at the Dixie State Championship held in Eufaula this past weekend. In game one, which was set in…
Read MoreButler County Heritage Cook Off delights
The Women’s Leadership Committee held the 16th Annual Butler County Heritage Cook Off Saturday, July 8. The category was baked cheesecake. First place winner was Wanda Stinson with Caramel Pecan Cheese Cake. 2nd place winner was Amy Doss with Santa Fe Cheesecake (in memory of Charlene Powell). 3rd place winner was Debbie Owens with Mini…
Read MoreAnnual Butler County Heritage Cook-off July 8
It is once again the time of year when the Butler County Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Committee hosts its annual cook-off. This is the 16th annual heritage cook-off for Butler County. Dixie Black, BCFFWLC Chair is calling all cooks, male or female, 18 years of age or older to enter this contest. Contestants must be…
Read MoreDemolition of Boss building underway
The Boss Manufacturing building is currently being demolished under Phase I for Soil Excavation and Demolition through a Brownfield Grant. The process for the demolition began in 2021 and involved a community input meeting for redevelopment recommendations for the site. The work is being done by Ray Environmental from Foley after the City of Greenville…
Read MoreHappy 4th of July
If you happen out to the Greenville Bypass, you will probably notice a rather large United States flag waving in the breeze. It is annually hung between two utility trucks and represents Darren Bryan’s gift of remembrance for the real meaning for the 4th of July celebration. To follow is the text of the first…
Read MoreDHR seeks foster homes for elderly, disabled adults
As the state’s population ages, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking adult foster homes to help protect and care for vulnerable adults at risk for mistreatment. Adult foster care enables at-risk elderly and disabled adults to stay in homes instead of institutional settings when relocation is necessary to keep them safe. More…
Read MoreLansdon celebrates 102
Erin Kennedy Lansdon celebrated her 102nd birthday June 23, 2023. Pictured clockwise, Erin Kennedy Lansdon holding her many birthday cards; daughters, Pratha Harrison and Sheron Poole; and granddaughter, Amy Harrison Bryan. The sunflower bouquet Amy is holding was grown by husband Darren Bryan! (Photo submitted)
Read More90 and Fabulous
Jeanette Perdue McVay celebrated her 90th birthday June 23 with a large party of family and friends at Wentzells in Greenville. “90 and Fabulous!” (Photo submitted)
Read MoreLegislature passes Safe Haven Law
Alabama’s Safe Haven law will soon provide even greater protections for surrendered infants following the Legislature’s unanimous passage of a bill sponsored by freshman Representative Donna Givens (R – Loxley). Under the current law, infants can only be surrendered within 72 hours of birth at hospitals. Givens’ legislation, House Bill 473, extends that period to…
Read MoreGHS School Days, 1950s-1960s, Part 8
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY In 1962, we opened the football season with a narrow 6-0 loss on our home field to the Enterprise Wildcats, another school in a higher classification. Copious amounts of rain had fallen leading up to the afternoon of the game and Coach Whetstone marshalled all “town boys” to the field…
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