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Committee considers solution to walking trail safety, blight

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On Tue, 07/02/2019 - 07:34 AM

Access to the Levee Walking/Bike Trail may be limited after Greenville’s Public Works Committee recommended reducing the hours of use in an effort to keep the area clean and safe.

Greenville City Councilman James Wilson, who is on the Public Works Committee, brought the concern before members at the June 17 meeting.

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WCEA: Employment opportunities abundant

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On Wed, 06/19/2019 - 07:24 AM

More than 300 job offers were extended last month as a result of a Washington County Economic Alliance sponsored job fair.

Cary Karlson, executive director of WCEA, told the Board of Supervisors at the June 17 meeting that the event was a great success for employees and employers.

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Testing, scores & fidelity questioned

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On Thu, 06/13/2019 - 07:27 PM

A Feb. 19 letter to the Greenville Public School Board concerning scores and other issues has been reviewed by the Mississippi Department of Education and responded to by the GPSB.

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GPSD board responds to MDE

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On Thu, 06/13/2019 - 07:18 PM

Greenville Public School District responded to a letter from the Mississippi Department of Education on April 16 a regrading alligations of board members interfering in day-today operations of the district.

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Board members cautioned for interfering

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On Tue, 06/11/2019 - 04:30 PM

MDE reviews GPSD board’s actions

Allegations of Greenville Public School Board members interfering with day-to-day operations of the school district were reviewed by the Mississippi Department of Education and found valid.

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City readies to reluctantly raise rates

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On Fri, 06/07/2019 - 07:55 AM

Anticipated sewer rate increases of 18 percent in the City of Greenville are being sent to the Public Service commission for approval.

The Greenville City Council approve a proposed rate increase for submission at Tuesday’s meeting. If the commission approves, the rates will be adopted by the council later this year.

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Entergy awards grant to WCEA

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On Fri, 06/07/2019 - 07:53 AM

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County aids Freedom Villiage

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On Wed, 06/05/2019 - 09:09 AM

Protecting the dozen or so residents in Freedom Village at any expense was stressed at the June 2 Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting by Tommy Benson.

Benson, who is the supervisors for the district, said he brought the issues at Freedom Village to the board’s attention because of prior flood event.

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Greenville Main Street receives national accreditation

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On Thu, 05/30/2019 - 09:19 AM

Greenville is among the communities in Mississippi have been designated as accredited Main Street America programs for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA):

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Governor declares State of Emergency

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On Wed, 05/29/2019 - 08:01 AM

FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES

The Mississippi River is rising again and flood warnings are in effect for Greenville and Washington County until further notice, according to the National Weather Service.

At 11 a.m. Tuesday, the stage was 53.4 feet; the flood stage is 48 feet.

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