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Corps signs to move forward with plan for pumps

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed pivotal documentation to move forward with its new proposed plan for the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps.

Police searching for people who stole vehicle, fled pursuit

Local police are searching for the people involved in stealing a vehicle and evading police pursuit.

Free COVID testing on Saturday

With COVID-19 cases continually rising, community members in Greenville say, “It’s better to know.” From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.

Random gun shots a common problem in Greenville

At 1:42 a.m. on Dec. 27, multiple shots rang out in the Lake Manor neighborhood in Greenville.

Hurst announces resignation

Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J.

Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015.

Alabama State tops Mississippi Valley State 64-51
By Associated Press , READ MORE > 451 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 02:33 PM
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Kevion Stewart scored 19 points, Kenny Strawbridge had 11 points and 11 rebounds and Alabama State beat Mississippi Valley State 64-51 on Tuesday night.

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USDA, Mississippi Sign Historic Agreement to Improve Forest Conditions on Public and Private Lands
By Press Release, READ MORE > 443 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 01:41 PM
A Shared Stewardship agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the State of Mississippi was signed today during a virtual ceremony.

USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture James Hubbard and Mississippi State Forester Russell Bozeman signed the memorandum of understanding for the state.
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Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off Nationally, Bringing Joy During Challenging Times
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 01:37 PM
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicked off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally, during a challenging time when many Girl Scouts are selling in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe.
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Washington School Generals can't hold back late Pillow Academy rally
By David W. Healy, READ MORE > 502 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:32 PM
With four minutes on the clock Tuesday, the game was up for grabs. The matchup between the Washington School Generals and the Pillow Academy Mustangs would come down to the wire.
Then, methodically, the Mustang defense made everything change in their 53-42 victory. The game was decided before the final minute.
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Trash route altered during week of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
By Staff Report, READ MORE > 779 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:40 AM
The garbage and trash pick-up schedule will be altered next week in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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GPSD denies allegations of bullying, harassment
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com , READ MORE > 1,651 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:35 AM
The Greenville Public District and others are denying allegations of bullying and harassment along with several others as stated in a complaint filed with the Circuit Court of Washington back in June 2020.
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Pumps could be finished by 2025, with proper funding
By Staff Report, READ MORE > 490 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:34 AM
At a recent meeting in the Mississippi Delta, representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency announced they are on board with the construction pumps at the Steele Bayou Structure to mitigate flooding in the Yazoo River Backwater.
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Mississippians saddled with $507 million in criminal justice debts, preventing future opportunity
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 417 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:28 AM
In 2019, people who had touched the criminal justice system in Mississippi held $507 million in debt as a result — more than double the $243 million they owed in 2009, according to a
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 13th, 2021
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:06 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Undefeated Greenville Christian sprints by Manchester Academy, 69-25
By Joshua Jackson, READ MORE > 567 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 10:42 AM
Greenville Christian had no issues with Manchester Academy, a team that was previously undefeated in district play, as the Saints cruised to a 69-25 win Tuesday night.

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