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BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Butler County Sheriff’s Posse (BCSP) recently gave a significant and sizeable Christmas gift to the Butler County Children’s Advocacy Center, also known as Safe Harbor of Greenville. Claire Corley, executive director and outreach coordinator of Safe Harbor, said, “This is such a blessing at this time of…

SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD   The Greenville Police Department recently recognized a few of its officers for outstanding service during a ceremony held Tuesday, Dec. 14. These awards are normally handed out during the Police Officers Memorial Service, but due to COVID concerns and the large number of people that normally attend, they have not…

All over Butler County the Christmas spirit is in full bloom, so to speak, with decorative store fronts, city lights, and homes with uniquely lighted displays. The City of Greenville is lit up with lights and music playing courtesy of city horticulturalist Jennifer Stringer. City Hall is definitely beautifully adorned as can be seen in…

SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD   The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society (BCHGS) announced on Thursday, Dec. 9, that they have obtained a series of maps from the University of Alabama historical maps archive. The accession enhances BCHGS’s existing collection of maps of Alabama and Butler County. The purchase was made possible by an Alabama…

By Frances Lowery Garner   Trips to town (the nearest being Greenville) were only for necessities. When the four, sugar, and coffee (the main staples that were not supplied by the farm, got low, Daddy usually would find a way to go into town (which today is a city). Our family never owned a car…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Greenville businessman Tim James recently filed paperwork with the Alabama Secretary of State’s office to become a candidate for governor of Alabama on Friday, Dec. 3. He is 59 and the son of former Alabama Gov. Fob James. This will be his third time as a candidate for…

The Greenville High Band Boosters presented a special program to the delight of attendees at Christmas at the Ritz this past Thursday and Friday evening. The program featured the Greenville High School Jazz Band along with lots of local talent performing Christmas music and dance routines. Even the Grinch made a special appearance to perform…

BY ANNIE CRENSHAW   The Moodys operated dining establishments in different locations over the years, including not only the famous Steak House, but the Rainbow Café and Moody’s Cafeteria. Glenn was an enterprising businessman, a man who wore many hats and was popular in every venue. He and his wife were not only known for…

Pro Bowl Green Bay Packer OLB Za’Darius Smith recently donated 1,000 sneakers and $15,000 to four different schools in his hometown of Greenville, on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, to launch his foundation The GOoD Life. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to give back to the Greenville community that supported me as a young…