04/03/2020 CPVOD-19 County update
Fri, 04/03/2020 - 4:11pm
Click here to read today's update from Washington County officials concerning the COVID-19 virus.
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BOS holding meeting Monday morning, public asked to watch via live stream
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Sat, 04/04/2020 - 12:19am
The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet for their regular meeting at 9 a.m. Monday, but the meeting itself will not be open to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Locals use sewing machines to help during coronavirus
By DAVID W. HEALY DHEALY@DDTONLINE.COM,
Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:29am
“Do you need masks?”
This was the question Lea Margaret Hamilton asked her friend, Amy Walker, two weeks ago.
Walker, the chief nursing officer at the Delta Regional Community Center, replied, “Yes, and quickly.”
2 coronavirus deaths in Washington County
By STAFF REPORT,
Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:18pm
There are now two deaths and outbreaks at two long-term care (LTC) facilities in Washington County, according to this morning’s report from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Hornet football coach Quintarus McCray keeping his players patient during caronavirus situation
By PATRICK ERVIN,
Fri, 04/03/2020 - 11:25am
Football seasons happen in the fall but are built in the spring. This is the time of year that high school coaches begin to get a feel for the product they’ll be putting on the field in the next six months.
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Mayor places curfew at 10 p.m.
Tue, 04/07/2020 - 6:59pm
In an effort to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Simmons and City Council have issued two new executive orders on church services and city wide curfew.
Governor Tate Reeves issues a statewide shelter-in-place to protect public health
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Wed, 04/01/2020 - 3:47pm
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all who call our state home.
COVID-19 is officially in Washington County
By STAFF REPORT,
Fri, 03/20/2020 - 1:53pm
COVID-19 is has officially made its way to Washington County.
The news was just announced during Friday afternoon’s special called meeting at Greenville City Hall.
DRMC: Assume COVID-19 is here
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Tue, 03/17/2020 - 7:16pm
Several care facilities, establishments and other entities across Washington County are hunkering down in accordance with the federal and state governments’ declarations in light of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Washington County has first COVID-19 death
By JON ALVERSON JALVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Tue, 04/07/2020 - 2:34pm
The first death from COVID-19 in Washington County was confirmed on Tuesday.
A 76-year old former teacher and poll worker died from effects of the virus on Friday, April 3.
Family members of the deceased said she was initially tested on March 24. She had a slight headache and other symptoms.
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Murder Suicide Rocks Community
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:22am
Domestic violence is the motive behind the loss of two lives Tuesday, according the Greenville Police Department investigators.
Robbie Walker-Grossley, 49,was murdered by her husband, Christopher Grossley, 54. After shooting his wife, Christopher Grossley ended his life through suicide.
Last Supper presented in living portrayal
By KELLY BENFORD KBENFORD@DDTONLINE.COM,
Wed, 04/17/2019 - 8:23am
Emmanuel Baptist Church is hosting their 2nd annual “The Living Supper” Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.
The event is a drama based on the painting of the Last Supper by Leonardo DaVinci, which is brought to life on stage.
Board members cautioned for interfering
By JERI BORST JBORST@DDTONLINE.COM,
Tue, 06/11/2019 - 4:30pm
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.
Husband and wife found dead
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Wed, 05/01/2019 - 7:00am
Investigation points toward domestic violence in murder, suicide
Domestic violince appears to be the motive of a husband, 54, shooting his wife, 49, and then turning the gun on himself, according to the Greenville Police Department.
Police search for person who shot, killed man
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Wed, 07/24/2019 - 4:49pm
Officers with the Greenville Police Department are searching for the person who shot a man in the face and left him to die.
At 6:21 a.m. this morning, police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of North Theobald Street, where they found a 20-year-old black male with blood on his face.
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Charter School application in process for new Greenville school
By JERI BORST JBORST@DDTONLINE.COM,
Tue, 04/16/2019 - 7:13am
An effort to provide an additional education option is underway in Greenville as preparations to apply for a charter school license have been made.
Reggie Whitley has started the process of creating a charter school, Relentless Preparatory Academy, with the Mississippi Department of Education Authorizing Board.
Gun shots take Sykes from family, community
Tue, 06/25/2019 - 10:08am
Gun shots claimed the life of Joe Sykes, 64, of Greenville, Saturday evening in the 400th block of Sunflower Street, near Doe’s Eat Place.
City Council welcomes Boykin to Ward 3 seat
By JERI BORST JBORST@DDTONLINE.COM,
Fri, 04/19/2019 - 7:28am
William “Bill” Boykin was welcomed to the Greenville City Council after being sworn in Thursday morning in council chambers.
Donations sought for Community Holiday Fund
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Sat, 07/27/2019 - 10:05am
Though it may be summertime, funds are currently being raised for the Community Holiday Fund to give locals in need a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas this holiday season.
