Area News
Gana, McKenzie get resource officer
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Butler County School System (BCSS) in a collaborative effort between Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond, Butler County Commission Chairman Joey Peavy, Commissioner Darryl Sanders, State Representative Chris Sells, and Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, has entered into a one-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) through the Butler…
Read MoreGetting the better of bullying
(NAPSI)—For many students, learning and school excitement can be stifled by caution and worry about bullying—but it can be alleviated. Children who are bullied or who bully others may have lasting difficulties. Bullies are more likely to drop out of school, engage in criminal behavior and have difficulty keeping steady jobs. Victims of bullying suffer…
Read MoreThe power of sobriety on Valentine’s Day
By Marie Garceau Either you love the idea of Valentine’s Day or despise it more than a cheesy love letter. It’s an opportunity for many to celebrate a relationship with a special someone. However, it is also a day that brings up negative emotions because of the pressures that society places on individuals to…
Read MoreMcKenzie man guilty of murder
A Covington County jury of seven men and five women deliberated for less than 35 minutes on Thursday afternoon before pronouncing Christopher Bradley Bush, 48, of McKenzie, guilty of Murder for the 2018 shooting death of Josha James Mount, also of Butler County. Mount’s body was found in the edge of the woods near Hayslette’s…
Read MorePhoenix holds job fair
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Phoenix Building Solutions held a job fair on Wednesday, Jan. 25 to preview mobile homes and take applications for employment at their facility in the Butler County Industrial Park (formerly a site for Shoreline). CFO/Director of Sales Eric Lutz (pronounced Lootz) said the manufacturing facility will build their…
Read MoreRMCCA opens doors
Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMMCA) held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Jan.25 to announce the re-opening of the front doors to the hospital and welcome RMCCA CEO Patrick Trammell in his new leadership role. RMCCA Director of Business Development David Norrell said they were excited to be able to open the front doors back…
Read MoreJo Bonner visits FDA
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard University of South Alabama President Jo Bonner returned to his high school alma mater Monday, Jan. 23, as part of a college recruitment trip. Bonner, a 1978 Fort Dale Academy graduate, has held several prestigious positions in education, industry and politics, including six-terms as a U.S. Congressman and…
Read MoreBond and Tesmer sworn in
Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond and District Attorney Charlotte Tesmer were sworn in to office on Monday, Jan. 23 by District Judge Nicki McFerrin. Bond will be serving his second term as sheriff in an office that has four year terms. Tesmer replaced former district attorney John Andrews when he stepped down from office due…
Read MoreBCCA annual meeting a success
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Butler County Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) held its annual meeting at First Baptist Church in Greenville on Saturday, Jan. 21. BCCA President Alvin Stinson opened the meeting with a welcome and a report of achievements for the organization in 2022 including receiving the Top Hand Award for recruiting…
Read MoreCTE promotes confidence
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Two senior students representing the Butler County School System Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy at Greenville High School (GHS) had the opportunity to present their projects to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Landon McLain, a student of drafting, went first and gave a presentation of his…
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