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GPSD receives $3.2M worth of devices for students, staff

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 fo

Tatum resigns post as head football coach at MDCC

EPA approves backwater pumps

The U.S. Postal Service Prepares for the Holidays in Mississippi

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.

Mississippi Legislature could delay its 2021 session

The Legislature is set to return to the Capitol on January 5th to begin its 2021 session.

M. Lee Ferrell
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M. Lee Ferrell

RIDGELAND — Miller “M.” Lee Ferrell, 93, of Ridgeland, went home to the welcome arms of his Lord and Savior on Nov. 11, 2020. Lee resided at The Orchard in Ridgeland with his wife, Naomi.
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Frances Cox
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Frances Cox

JACKSON — Frances Ora Cox, 97, of Jackson and formerly of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Manhatten Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Jackson. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.

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Gregory Crawford Jr.
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Delores Tatum-Jackson
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Gertrude Campbell
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Anita Jordan
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Anita Jordan

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Anita Louise Jordan, 76, of Michigan City, IN, passed away Nov. 8, 2020, in Michigan City.
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Kenneth Bren
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Kenneth Brent

GREENVILLE — Graveside services for Kenneth Rea Brent, 83, of Greenville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Strong Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Wesson. He passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Greenville.
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Sharman among grant recipients for 2020 National Clergy Renewal Program
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First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, has received a grant of $45,966 to enable its minister, Dr. William Robert Sharman III, to participate in the 2020 National Clergy Renewal Program.
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Leland readies for floats to shine on Deer Creek
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On Fri, 11/13/2020 - 03:44 PM
Christmas is already in the air in Leland as festive floats for Deer Creek are being prepped.

For now, the annual Christmas on Deer Creek is planned to take place Dec. 5, but detailed plans still haven’t been made due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19.
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Plans underway for annual Greenville Christmas Parade
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On Fri, 11/13/2020 - 03:40 PM
This time last year, parade entries for the Oakes Auto Group & Family Greenville Christmas Parade were piling up.

As is everything else this holiday season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s parade will be significantly different but still a sight to see.
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