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Hank Williams Festival Approaching
By Gerald Hodges If the good Lord’s willing and the creeks don’t rise, thousands of faithful fans will be gathered at Georgiana, June 1-2 for…
Read MoreDrug busts net two suspects
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Two men were arrested in Greenville this past week on drug charges. One for possession of marijuana and another for trafficking spice. According to Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, on Wednesday, May 5 at around 10 p.m., Chris…
Read MoreAROUSING SUCCESS
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard Each year, area residents eagerly await the Greenville Area Arts Council’s annual production of “Puttin’ on the Ritz”…
Read MoreLocal cheerleaders to route for Huntingdon
GHS recognized softball seniors
Band students achieve honors
Several students from Greenville Middle School and Greenville High School’s band program were recently selected for the All-District Honor Band Program and All-State Honor Band. Five students received the distinction of being named to the All-State Honor Band. All-District band members are pictured above top (l-r): front row, JaNaya Shepherd, Abrianna Burt, Reagan McLain and…
Read MoreGHS Tigers end regular season
BY CLAY BRANUM The Greenville Standard This past week was the end of the regular basketball season for the Greenville High School Tigers teams. At the start of the week the varsity girls and boys faced off against the Monroe County Tigers. The girls won 67-39 while the boys lost 70-60. Shining for the Greenville…
Read MoreBattle visits Greenville
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Wednesday, Jan. 10, Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tommy Battle visited Bates House of Turkey to speak with local area residents about his candidacy. He is originally from Birmingham and then moved to Huntsville some 30 years ago and is the current mayor of Huntsville. He is touring the state…
Read MoreLocal educator to host book signing for new release on Dec. 30
The Greenville-Butler County Public Library will host Rheta McClain on Saturday, Dec. 30 for a book signing and reception celebrating the release of her first children’s book, “I Am Small. “ The event is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be held in the library’s Community Room. Refreshments will be served. McClain, a…
Read MoreVols take down Eagles
BY CLAY BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles traveled to the Monroe Academy Volunteers this past Friday. Despite having a great night with their offense FDA fell to Monroe 54-33. The Eagles and the Volunteers constantly went back and forth scoring throughout the game. It wasn’t until Monroe forced a fumble…
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