Area News
USDA OTECP deadline extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP). This program provides pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses. The deadline to apply for 2020 and 2021 eligible expenses is…
Read MoreElection qualifying dates for major parties set
Both the democrat and republican parties have announced opening and closing dates for candidates wishing to qualify for the May 24 primary election. For the Alabama Democratic Party, the candidate qualifying period for the 2022 election cycle opened on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at 9 a.m. Candidate qualifying will close on Friday, Jan. 28 at…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH Still the Ritz
By Frances Lowery Garner You could say the Ritz theatre on Commerce Street, the main street Greenville, Alabama, divides uptown and downtown Greenville. Although it has been a landmark since opening in December 1935, movies are no longer shown on the big screen that once showed “Gone with The Wind” and other great classics.…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH Winter Chores: A cozy fire, and good times
By Frances Lowery Garner In the late 40’s and 50’s (my growing up years), it was very practical and economical for the farmers to save their “seed” peas, corn, and peanuts from season to season. The peas that were not used for summer canning were left to dry. They were put into sacks and…
Read MoreTo EV or not to EV?
By: Carter E. Anthony, CFA In 1912, Thomas Edison developed the first electric vehicle in the United States. It had 15 two-volt batteries and a 30-volt electric motor pushing it to 25 miles per hour, an incredible speed for the time. With a price tag double the cost of a similar gas-powered automobile and…
Read MoreGRINCH BUSTED, CHRISTMAS SAVED
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Last Wednesday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. the world’s most notorious lime green furry felon, AKA the Grinch, was apprehended downtown Georgiana by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department and Georgiana Police Department. A short standoff in sued, but Sheriff’s deputies and Georgiana police officers stormed the premises,…
Read MoreLawrence named Firefighter of the Year
The Greenville Fire Department (GFD) recently held their annual awards ceremony at the Fireman Christmas Dinner. Captain Dale Lawrence was honored with Firefighter of the Year. Lawrence is also the CPR Trainer for the GFD. He has 25 years of experience as a firefighter with almost 20 years of those with the GFD. His wife,…
Read MoreCommission notes from Dec. 14
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Commission met on Tuesday, Dec. 14, for a workshop and regular meeting. With a quorum of four commissioners present including Darrell Sanders, Alan Whittle, Rebecca Butts, and Joey Peavy, the regular meeting was called to order and the agenda adopted. The first item on the…
Read MoreFarm of Distinction contest open
The Alabama Farm-City Committee is accepting at-large applications for its Farm of Distinction contest through Feb. 4. The overall winner will receive more than $15,000 in prizes and a chance to compete against other top producers for the title of Swisher / Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Visit http://alabamafarmcity.org/ to apply. “The Farm…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH Going to town Part II
By Frances Lowery Garner In those days, Greenville had two cafes on Commerce Street. One was uptown near the courthouse and served short orders, mostly hamburgers for 25 cents. The other was the Rainbow Café in downtown which served regular meals but going “out to eat” was not a regular Friday night affair, however,…
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