Greene County Democrat

Tag: Ambulance Service

  • EMS Ambulance Fundraiser “Superbowl Pastor program” huge success

    EMS Ambulance Fundraiser “Superbowl Pastor program” huge success

    by Faye Tyree and Maya Quinn

    To God be the glory
    great things he has done

    The EMS ambulance is a crucial and essential service in Greene County that is in desperate need of funding. “As a concerned citizen of Greene County and the City of Eutaw, I wanted to help the ambulance service because they have been here for me when I needed them”, Ms. Faye began, “I wanted to do my little part, so I started a raffle fundraiser on January 13, 2026.” The winners were drawn on Sunday morning, March 29, by two employees of the EMS Ambulance Service in front of the EMS building. “Our hard work paid off in a big way,” Ms. Faye exclaimed as she announced the raffle donation total of $5,155. 

    The second part of the fundraiser, the Super Bowl Pastors program, was held on Sunday evening, March 29, 2026, at New Generation Church to honor the Pastor Samuel Ezell, Faye Tyree, Pastor Randy Miller, and Pastor Eugene Foster (not pictured), who rallied their congregations to support the cause. Pastor Joe Webb served as Master of the Ceremony with Pastor Randy Miller & Choir, Mt. Zion, Mt. Heborn, Pastor Eugene Foster & Choir, Second Baptist, Eutaw, Pastor Samuel Ezell and Choir, Zion Brush Creek, and Friendship in attendance. 

    These pastors, churches, and citizens showed that we can come together and work for the good of all people. The Super Bowl pastors “went into Overtime” in a big way by raising $13,011, bringing the total of funds raised to $18,166. Ms. Faye and the EMS Ambulance service wanted to thank Spiller Furniture Store for donating the top prize, and the citizens who donated a $500 cash prize (2nd prize) and a $50 gift card (3rd prize). They also extend their deepest gratitude to everyone who sold and bought tickets. 

  • A Parade of Christmas Trees

    The Eutaw Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Eutaw held the annual Christmas Parade for Greene County, Thursday, December 7, 2023. Howard Crawford, renowned athlete, and the Greene Sheriff Jonathan Benison served as Grand Marshals. This year’s theme, A Parade of Christmas Trees featured a variety of decorated trees on the Old Courthouse Square, sponsored by various local businesses and organizations. Many businesses also decorated their storefronts lifting the Spirit of Christmas.

    Even Smokey the Bear and Santa and his wife marched and rode in the local parade. The children enjoyed all the candy thrown from the floats.

    Other parade participants riding on beautifully decorated floats and vehicles, or walking in unison, included elected and appointed officials, representatives of churches, non-profit organizations, businesses, housing authorities, local schools and homecoming courts, fire departments, ambulance service, AKA  Chapter’s Fashionetta  participant and Debutantes sponsored by the Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and more.

    An exceptionally large crowd was out to view the festivities and purchase snacks from the vendors.

    Following the parade was the lighting of the Christmas tree on the Thomas Gilmore Courthouse Square and visits with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus.

  • A Small Town Christmas
    Greene County hold Annual Christmas Parade

    The annual Christmas Parade for Greene County, sponsored by the Eutaw Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Eutaw, was held Thursday, December 1, 2022. Eutaw Mayor Latasha Johnson and Greene County Commissioner Allen Turner, Jr. served as Grand Marshals. This year’s theme, A Small Town Christmas featured the Old Courthouse Square in the center of town beautifully adorned in Christmas and holiday decor. Many businesses also decorated their store fronts lifting the Spirit of Christmas.
    The Stillman College Marching Band was a special highlight of the annual Christmas Parade.
    Even Big AL, University of Alabama Mascot, marched in the local parade.
    Other parade participants riding on beautifully decorated floats and vehicles, or walking in unison, included elected and appointed officials, representatives of churches, non-profit organizations, businesses, housing authorities, Girls Scout and Boy Scout Troops, local schools and homecoming courts, fire departments, ambulance service, Eutaw Garden Club, First Responders Committee, Debutantes sponsored by the Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and more.
    Following the lighting of the Christmas tree on the Thomas Gilmore Courthouse Square, many joined in singing Christmas Carols led by the Greene County Community Choir.
    It was noted by many that this was the longest Greene County Christmas Parade held in a long time, with diverse groups riding floats or decorated vehicles. The children enjoyed all the candy thrown from the floats.
    An exceptionally large crowd was out to view the festivities and purchase snacks from the vendors.