Area News
Greenville Christmas Parade is December 6
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 6 as an eagerly awaited holiday event returns to downtown Greenville. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) has slated its annual Christmas Parade to kick off downtown at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Santa’s Workshop.” GACOC director, Tracy Salter, said this year’s theme was selected from one of the…
Read MoreLocal politicians sworn in
On Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, three local elected officials were sworn in to office. Pictured (L-R) are: Chris Sells (Alabama State Representative District 90), Jesse McWilliams (Butler County Commissioner District 2), Rebecca Butts (Butler County Commissioner District 3), and Nicki McFerrin (District Judge). McFerrin had the honor of swearing the elected officials. Each official had…
Read MoreBeware of holiday scammers
BIRMINGHAM, AL- The past few holiday seasons have been different for various reasons, and this year will be no different. Scammers will look to take advantage of product shortages and an increase in online shopping to try and line their pockets this holiday season. “Scammers thrive on need all year round,” BBB Serving Central and…
Read MoreToys for Tots campaign underway
The Lowndes and Butler County Toys for Tots program has begun taking donations for their 2021 Christmas toy drive. The toy drive runs through Dec. 18. This 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity, is accepting unwrapped toys, Monetary donations are also accepted. The Lowndes and Butler County Toys for Tots Facebook page will be updated with new…
Read MoreFDA holds Veterans Day Program
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Lt. Colonel Scott McNaughton, Chief for Special Missions for the 226th Combat Communications Group of the Alabama Air National Guard, was the guest speaker at Fort Dale Academy’s annual Veterans Day program sponsored by the Student Government Association. McNaughton has 33 years of military service and is a…
Read MoreElection results for Butler County
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The unofficial election results for the Nov. 8 General Election for Butler County were tallied that evening. Certification of results will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 15. There are 16,696 registered voters in Butler County. In total, 5,982 ballots were cast at polling houses in the county. Of…
Read MoreToys for Tots 2022 Toys for Tots
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Toys for Tots drive is officially underway according to the Toy for Tots representative Retired Marine GySgt Bernard Rudolph. The 2022 holiday season marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. For over seven decades, the program has evolved and grown…
Read MoreGHS School Days, 1950s-1960s, Part 5
By Carter E. Anthony In the fall of 1961, we entered our junior year in Greenville High School (GHS). At the time, it was considered the most stringent year in all of high school. Our courses were extremely difficult and the extra-curriculars for a junior were extensive. However, as we found all through GHS,…
Read MoreGunther, Havlat, Knauss, and Veterans Day
By Joseph Reagan Director of Military and Veterans Outreach for Wreaths Across America and Afghanistan Veteran COLUMBIA FALLS, ME. — October 28, 2022 — The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, or the 11th day, of the 11th month. In reality,…
Read MorePBCI Pow Wow Nov. 24-25
(Atmore, AL) – After a two-year break due to COVID, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will once again celebrate one of its most unique and enduring Thanksgiving traditions with its Annual Pow Wow. The two-day celebration, which will be held Thursday, Nov. 24-25, at the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation in Atmore marks the 50th…
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