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County’s road department to receive new equipment to aid in street repairs

The Washington County Road Department’s newest machinery additions are expected to aid workers in addressing repairs more efficiently.

County approves pay increase for county employees who worked during winter storm

Following the recent winter storm, the Washington County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 to approve a pay adjustment totaling $340 to go to county employees who worked during the course of the st

GPSD: Students will not return to school after spring break

The Greenville Public School Board recently voted down a plan to return to in-person learning after spring break, but will revisit the issue at its next board meeting.

Greenville Christian's DJ Smith named Delta Democrat-Times Player of the Year and Planters Bank Player of the Week

When you are the best player on a championship team, you are, more often than not, the player of the year.

City issues order based on frigid temperatures caused by winter storm

Mayor Errick Simmons and the Greenville City Council has issued an order authorizing the Water Utility Department to postpone disconnection of past due accounts based on potential city-wide plumbin

Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink
By Jon Alverson, READ MORE > 2,652 Reads
On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 10:06 AM
If you want to blame anyone for the loss of water pressure the last week in Greenvi
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The multifaceted role of Black churches in Yalobusha County
By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,025 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 04:51 PM
This is the second in a series on Black life, history and culture in Yalobusha County during Black History Month.

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House a ‘total loss’ after devastating fire for mother, 7 children
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 1,239 Reads
On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 06:00 AM
A day typically laced with love and sweet sentiment came to a bitter, unforeseen end for one Greenville woman and mother of seven.
Monique Adams returned to her mother’s home from a Valentine’s Day dinner only to learn that her own home was engulfed in flames.
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Wicker: Urge Immigration Enforcement, Border Security
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 610 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 04:41 PM
Below is an Opinion column from Senator Roger Wicker:
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Cascade of failures led to loss of water pressure in city
By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 1,124 Reads
On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 04:00 AM
The loss of water pressure in Greenville was the result of a cascade of failures that may have started when citizens tried to do what they thought was the right thing during the prolonged freezing weather that came with sleet, snow and ice.
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Students from GPSD, WLSD, HSD resume learning Monday
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 1,304 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 04:40 PM
After a week with no school due to unusual winter weather conditions, it’s time for children to resume learning.
Greenville Public School District campuses will reopen along with the resumption of virtual classes on Monday.
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City, county to resume normal hours Monday
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 521 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 04:39 PM
Now that this week’s winter storms are over, the City of Greenville’s garbage pickup routes are scheduled to resume Monday.
The Greenville City Council will resume its regular council meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 16 on Tuesday.
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City of Greenville still under boil water advisory until further notice
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 1,519 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 04:31 PM
The City of Greenville’s water pressure has improved as elevated storage tanks at Tombs Alley, Thornton, and Beauchamp have been refilled. The City is still under a boil water advisory until further notice. Residents are still encouraged to conserve water.
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Simmons High School's Bernita Alexander named the Delta Democrat-Times' Girls Basketball Coach of the Year
By David W. Healy , READ MORE > 1,653 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 01:36 PM
HOLLANDALE — Even when Coach Bernita Alexander was a little girl she dreamed of being a Devilette.
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‘I had faith that the system was going to protect her’: Law enforcement, advocates say abusers are under-charged in domestic violence situations
By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 476 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 12:26 PM
This article is the second in a series about how the criminal justice system fails domestic violence victims in Mississippi.
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Wicker Targets Chinese Propaganda in American News Outlets
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 475 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 11:18 AM
Below is a press release from Senator Roger Wicker:
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 19, 2021
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On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 09:31 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Where endorsements are concerned for college athletes, the devil is in details
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 485 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00 PM
Below is a sports column by Rick Cleveland:

Yes, says former Mississippi State baseball great Jake Mangum, he wishes he had been allowed to earn money from endorsements when he was hitting line drives, stealing bases and was the face of the popular Bulldogs baseball program from 2016-2019.
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Where endorsements are concerned for college athletes, the devil is in details
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 464 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:00 PM
Below is a sports column by Rick Cleveland:

Yes, says former Mississippi State baseball great Jake Mangum, he wishes he had been allowed to earn money from endorsements when he was hitting line drives, stealing bases and was the face of the popular Bulldogs baseball program from 2016-2019.
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Marshall Ramsey: Thanks
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 515 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 04:50 PM
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Mississippi Braves Announce 2021 Schedule
By Press Release - MLB, READ MORE > 497 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 04:40 PM
Below is a press release from The Mississippi Braves:

The Mississippi Braves, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, are pleased to announce the 120-game schedule for the 2021 season and return to baseball.
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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces January Transfer to the State
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 04:31 PM
Below is a press release from The Mississippi Lottery Corporation:
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‘Worst one ever’: Mississippi’s historic winter storm is forecast to end on Thursday
By ADAM GANUCHEAU - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 487 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 02:00 PM
Power linemen and water department employees working through cold nights to restore public services to thousands of Mississippians. Road engineers getting six hours of sleep all week working to keep major interstates and highways open. Police working overtime to respond to thousands of weather-related traffic accidents.
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State Auditor Office Releases Study of State Retirement System
By Press Release - Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, READ MORE > 511 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:35 PM
Below is a press release from the Office of the Mississippi State Auditor:

The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) operates well in some areas when compared to pensions in other states but could be improved in other areas according to a report released today by State Auditor Shad White.
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Mississippi Braves Announce 2021 Schedule
By Press Release - MLB, READ MORE > 822 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:31 PM
Below is a press release from The Mississippi Braves:

The Mississippi Braves, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, are pleased to announce the 120-game schedule for the 2021 season and return to baseball.
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