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The City of Georgiana was alive for the 44th annual Hank Williams Music Festival this past weekend. Folks from near and far made the trip to enjoy the entertainers/music, food, and comradery.  Several local musicians were on scene to either perform at the festival or the Georgiana Opry House. One performer, Edward Johannsson from Sweden…

Many of you have asked, “Did they catch who killed the pet goats?”  Currently, the answer is “no” the vandals were never caught. However, that is not the rest of the story. God used that tragedy to bless us beyond measure. Our Facebook article had 10,822 hits. Thousands across the Southeast now know about the…

On Monday, May 19, people all over the United States observed Memorial Day. Locally, The Greenville Lion’s Club held their annual 20th Memorial Day Celebration at the Greenville High School auditorium with a sizeable crowd in attendance. There were 34 veterans in attendance. The event began with the Gospel Chimes performing a selection of music.…

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Investigators say on Saturday, May 20, they responded to the Greenville Hospital Emergency Room in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim. Investigators said the victim stated they were leaving…

The Fort Dale Academy 2023 Valedictorian is Brody Stringer (right) with a weighted average of 103.533. He is the son of Russell and Jennifer Stringer. The 2023 Salutatorian is Anna Son (left) who is the daughter of Jinhan and Edie Son with a weighted average of 102.5. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)

BY GERALD HODGES   The 44th Annual Salute to a Legend will be held Friday and Saturday, June 2-3 at the Hank Williams Music Park in Georgiana. The festival will celebrate the legendary singer’s 100th birthday. Famed, actor/singer/songwriter, Jason Petty will perform a special tribute to the famed singer as part of the event. There…

The Greenville Lions Club will host its annual Memorial Day Celebration Monday, May 29. The event will take place in the Greenville High School Auditorium.  Entertainment will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the official program kicking off at 10:30 a.m. This year’s speaker is Retired Chief Master Sergeant James Zorn. A Greenville resident, Zorn, who…

Georgiana School Valedictorian Timber Black (right) and Salutatorian Jakieriah Rivers. Black and Rivers graduated with a 4.2 and 3.9 GPA respectively. (Bruce Branum | The Standard) Greenville High School Valedictorian Vivian Gates (right) and Salutatorian Taylor Hovis. Gates and Hovis graduated with a 4.2 and 4.0 GPA respectively. (Bruce Branum | The Standard) McKenzie School…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Greenville Police Department (GPD) recently honored the sacrifices of local law enforcement personnel at its 24th annual Memorial Service. Also joining to honor officers were members of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). The service was held Thursday, May 8, at the Lurleen B.Wallace Community College Wendell…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Clay Hill Animal Clinic annual rabies vaccination clinic is approaching soon and will be making its way through different Butler County communities to provide rabies clinics for residents who live in rural areas. According to Clay Hill Animal Clinic, they clinics will begin June 5 and continue through…