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Tatum resigns post as head football coach at MDCC

City enforcing fines to businesses violating mask mandate

This past holiday weekend in many ways was city and county officials’ worst nightmare realized — droves of people gathered together in bars and pubs and some, without a mask or face covering.

Holding strong, YMCA making plans for new activities in 2021

After a year of challenges many organizations have faced due to COVID-19, the YMCA is still a place where people can have a good time.

Eleven shot in 'mass shooting' at Grenada biker club

Eleven people suffered various degrees of gunshot wounds following what City of Grenada law enforcement agents

Mother, daughter stay at Belmont Plantation in late father’s honor

Claire Ducote’s husband was in the final days of his fight against a brain tumor that would eventually claim his life on Oct. 31 when he began researching one last family trip.

Annual Veterans Stand Down event set for Dec. 12
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 5,549 Reads
On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 04:38 PM
The 2020 Delta Veterans Stand Down will soon be underway, but this time, with all the necessary precautions and applicable CDC guidelines in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Set for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, the eighth annual event will be held at the Washington County Convention Center 1040 S. Raceway Road.
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GPSD receives $3.2M worth of devices for students, staff
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 1,770 Reads
On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 04:34 PM
As the first semester of the academic year winds down for area schools, Greenville Public School District can look forward to its student body being fortified with additional technological tools for the remainder of the school year.
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EPA approves backwater pumps
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On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 04:03 PM
Special from the Mississippi
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The U.S. Postal Service Prepares for the Holidays in Mississippi
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On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 03:10 PM
The U.S. Postal Service has added extended retail hours at select Post Offices during the month of December to help customers with holiday shopping at their convenience.
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Mississippi Legislature could delay its 2021 session
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On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 02:51 PM
The Legislature is set to return to the Capitol on January 5th to begin its 2021 session. However, multiple sources in the Mississippi Senate have confirmed that discussions are being held between members on the possible delay of the start of the session due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19.
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Legislature could consider legislation to add mobile sports wagering
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 2,498 Reads
On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 02:48 PM
Mississippians could soon legally place bets on sports event from the comfort of their couches as soon as next year if a bill is passed by the Legislature.

Lawmakers could be looking to add mobile sports wagering throughout the state after the Senate Gaming Commission held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the topic.
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Opinion: Caught in Covid hypocrisy
By Tim Kalich, READ MORE > 2,531 Reads
On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 02:40 PM
These are perilous times not only for the elderly and the unhealthy. COVID-19 has lowered America’s tolerance for politicians who say one thing and do another.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : December 4th, 2020
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On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 12:34 PM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Greenville Christian boys hoops team loaded with talent
By Patrick Ervin, READ MORE > 3,166 Reads
On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 11:33 AM
Raw energy and a competitive fire hung over the gym as Greenville Christian Saints head coach Logan Collins allowed his players to do some quick three-on-three drills towards the end of practice on Wednesday.
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Mississippi Tourism Association Governor's Conference Honors State’s Tourism Industry
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On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 09:40 AM
Biloxi, Miss. - The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism held at the IP Casino Resort and Spa in Biloxi, Miss. on Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2020.
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