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Fannie Lou Hamer
By JAY FLETCHER - Reporter
Wed,02/05/25-8:22AM , 1,317 Reads
For Black History Month, The Delta Democrat-Times will highlight one famous black person throughout history each week.
First, let's start with Fannie Lou Hamer.
Hamer’s story is one of courage and a commitment to justice and equality.
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Mississippi Legend: Boo Ferriss, beyond the ballpark
By MARILYN TINNIN - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,02/04/25-11:21AM , 721 Reads 10,567 Statewide
From the Delta to the big leagues, the Shaw-native’s mission was always to express his love and gratitude to God by loving and giving to all those God sent across his path.
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St. John: S’mores are a sticky lie
By ROBERT ST. JOHN
Mon,02/03/25-6:15PM , 335 Reads 8,700 Statewide
Robert St. John writes that s’mores are a mess. But chili, now that’s dependable and makes sense.
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Two killed in overnight shootings
By PRESS RELEASE
Fri,01/31/25-12:48PM , 9,070 Reads
The Greenville Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that left two men dead.

The first shooting occurred in the 200 block of South Broadway around 10 p.m. and the second shooting happened in the 300 block of South Broadway around 3 a.m.
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