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WLSD awarded $500K from COPS to improve school safety

By JASMINE STEVERSON jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 18764 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 04:56 PM

The Western Line School District announced last week it was awarded a grant in the amount of $500,000 from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

“The COPS Office is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice that awards grants to hire community policing professionals, develop and test innovative policing strategies, and provide training and technical assistance to community members, local government leaders and all levels of law enforcement,” a press release from WLSD stated.

GPD investigates death of man found on curbside

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 16275 Reads
On Mon, 09/14/2020 - 12:39 PM

Greenville police are searching for the person responsible for the death of a man whose body was found lying on a curbside this morning.

Officers with the Greenville Police Department were dispatched shortly after 6:15 a.m. this morning to the 600 block of East Walker Street.

“Upon arrival, officers located a black male on the curb in the area,” Assistant Police Chief Michael Merchant said.

The man was identified as a 39-year-old. His name is not being released at this time pending family notification, Merchant said.

Greenlee wins Ward 3 seat

By Staff Report, READ MORE > 9902 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 10:50 AM

Vernon Greenlee has secured his win for Ward 3 after Monday’s special election.

Vernon Greenlee and Stephen Poole went head to head in Monday’s runoff election to determine the winner in the Ward 3 Greenville City Council race.

Greenlee received the most votes with 334, or 56%, to Poole’s 267, or 44%. Voting took place at Covenant Presbyterian Church

Greenlee will be sworn in at noon today at Greenville City Hall.

Greenlee and Poole were the top contenders in the Aug. 24 election, where Greenlee landed 284 votes to Poole’s 217.

Hamilton wins Sanderson Farms title

By David W. Healy , READ MORE > 8316 Reads
On Mon, 09/14/2020 - 09:33 AM

Mac Hamilton of Greenville and a junior at Deer Creek School won the Boys 16 singles division of the Sanderson Farms Junior Tennis Tournament in Laurel, MS the weekend of September 11-13.

Hamilton, the top seed, defeated the No.2 seed, Ridge Jones of Laurel, in the final match with a score of 8-5, 6-1. Additionally, Hamilton and his doubles partner, Will Manhein of Madison, also defeated Zachery Cantey of Ellisville and Eli Carruthers of Meridian with a score of 8-4 to take the Boys 16 doubles title.

D.J. Smith’s dominant debut earns him Planters Bank Player of the Week

By David W. Healy, READ MORE > 6749 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 10:15 AM

After passing for 295 yards and four touchdowns last Friday night in his team’s victory over St. Joseph, Greenville Christian School’s D.J. Smith has been named the Planters Bank Player of the Week.

In only one half of work, Smith also rushed the ball for 95 yards and one touchdown.

On Monday afternoon before practice, however, Smith said he was already looking towards the future and believes he and his Saint teammates have what it takes to win the school’s second ever state championship.

Simmons and Leland to reinstate football

By David W. Healy , READ MORE > 6614 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 01:50 PM

Players on the Leland High School and Simmons High School football teams will get a chance to suit up this fall after all.

The Hollandale and Leland school boards both recently announced that they had made decision to reinstate football.

The Leland Cubs’ season will start on Oct. 2 and will last five games. The Simmons Blue Devils are tentatively scheduled to begin play on Oct. 16, and their season will last three games. Both programs are scheduled to play enough district games to qualify for the state playoffs.

Vernon Greenlee wins Ward 3 seat after special election

By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 6432 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 04:57 PM

Vernon Greenlee doesn’t see himself as a politician and never thought he’d be a member of the Greenville City Council.

After Monday’s special election to fill the vacated Ward 3 seat on Greenville City Council, he’s both. Greenlee defeated Stephen Poole in a runoff election 334 votes to 267.

Greenlee and Poole were the top contenders in the Aug. 24 election, where Greenlee landed 284 votes to Poole’s 217.

GRS offering Girls Who Code program to local middle schoolers

By JASMINE STEVERSON jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 5763 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 04:54 PM

Greenville Renaissance Scholars (GRS) is gearing up to provide an educational opportunity local middle school-aged girls can take advantage starting this fall — the Girls Who Code after school program.

Scheduled to run Oct. 19 to April 2021, middle school aged girls in Washington County who have an interest in coding — building things on the computer and getting computers to do different tasks — will be able to participate in the program at no cost.

Washington School senior Meri Madison George's hard work pays off

By David W. Healy , READ MORE > 5644 Reads
On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 11:04 AM

For Washington School’s Meri Madison George, her success this season is a culmination of all the hard work she has put into the game for so many years.

George’s softball team earned yet another victory Monday afternoon with a convincing 12-3 win over visiting Madison-Ridgeland Academy. The Lady Generals moved their record to 11-3.

George, a center fielder, and pitcher/ shortstop Allie Stevens are the two seniors leading the Lady Generals. The leadership of both George and Stevens has been crucial for the team’s success.

Calesia Bryant

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On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 11:54 AM

Calesia Bryant

CLEVELAND — Graveside services for Calesia Bryant, 20, of Cleveland, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Westlawn Cemetery, Cleveland, with Bro. Billy Carl Moore officiating. She died Sept. 11, 2020. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., with family hour following from 4-5 p.m., Friday at Byas Funeral Home, Cleveland.

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Greenville's Julia Reed has died

By Jon Meacham, special to the DD-T, READ MORE > 167723 Reads
On Fri, 08/28/2020 - 09:52 PM

Julia Reed—writer, woman of letters, connoisseur, and tireless advocate for the renaissance of her native Mississippi Delta—died on August 28, 2020, in Newport, Rhode Island, after a long battle with cancer.

Meet the 8 candidates running for Ward 3

By Staff Report, READ MORE > 79680 Reads
On Fri, 08/21/2020 - 05:50 PM

The special election for the Ward 3 seat on the Greenville City Council is just a few days away.

Eight people are seeking the open position, including Mark Crawford, Kendrick Chandelle Gear, Vernon Greenlee, Frank Hall Jr., Stephen Poole, Johnny Ross, Hope Williams-Brown and Rosetta Williams.

The special election is set to run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. Voting will take place at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1865 Main St.

City engineer: Rebuilding Belt Press will help Waste Water Treatment Plant

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On Fri, 08/28/2020 - 05:07 PM

Nearly 10 months ago, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued a water contact advisory for a section of the Mississippi River near Greenville.

The advisory was issued due to operational issues at the City of Greenville’s wastewater treatment plant that had resulted in the discharge of minimally treated wastewater into the river, according to MDEQ.

Since then, in depth discussions regarding grants, federal funding, pump station repairs, sewer failure repairs and so forth have ensued.

City supports SLWA program for residents’ sewer line needs

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 55916 Reads
On Tue, 08/25/2020 - 05:25 PM

Benefits of the National League of Cities (NLC) service line warranty program, Service Line Warranties of America, was a topic of discussion at last Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Greenville City Council.

With so many residents presently experiencing the residual impact of an aging infrastructure, and eventual for some, SLWA provides a remedy for homeowners who may have issues with their water and sewer lines.

City to install new force main with street closures

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 38546 Reads
On Tue, 09/01/2020 - 05:55 PM

The City of Greenville’s consulting engineer, William Burle, shared that starting Thursday, Murphy Pipeline will begin installing the new force main from Washington Avenue to Roach Street.

Murphy Pipeline, of Jacksonville, Florida, is currently under contract with the city to replace the Hancock pump station force main (Contract No. 1).

The force main travels along Theobald Street for approximately 2.5 miles from the Hancock pump station near Longwood Street to the South Theobald pumping station near Archer Street.

City opts for most expensive insurance plan

By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 37516 Reads
On Fri, 08/21/2020 - 05:41 PM

Two members of the Greenville City Council decided to stay with the current medical insurance provider with one recusal and one ‘nay’ vote though other options seemed to provide significant savings to the employees and city.

Council member Lurann Thomas made the motion to continue with the current provider, which has been in place since 2014, during an Aug. 11 specially called council meeting.

“We’ve never had a problem with the current insurance,” Thomas said. “From my understanding, the employees are fairly happy with it.”

MACE’s annual blues fest going virtual this year

READ MORE > 34993 Reads
On Sat, 09/05/2020 - 10:19 AM

It could be said the COVID-19 pandemic has rendered some “blues” of its own as much of the social, economical and even educational landscapes have changed as a result.

On Tuesday, the cancellation of the Annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival was announced by Mississippi Action for Community Education (MACE) in a press release.

“Due to COVID-19 health mandates from the State of Mississippi and especially for the safety of our many Blues fans and supporters, MACE has decided to cancel this year’s Festival, as we know it,” the press release stated.

City votes 3-2 to increase sewer rates

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 33599 Reads
On Fri, 08/21/2020 - 03:37 PM

Greenville residents can expect to see a $3.15 increase in sewer rates, effective Oct. 1, 2020 — the beginning of the new fiscal year.

The increase was decided by a 3-2 vote of the city council during their regular Tuesday meeting.

Members of the council said it was “with regret” they voted in favor of the raised rate, but after recent budget sessions and discussions with external financial consultant Steve Osso, it was necessary given the state of the city’s sanitary sewer system.

Lady Irish improving with every pitch

By Patrick Ervin , READ MORE > 33393 Reads
On Fri, 08/21/2020 - 10:49 AM

St. Joseph Catholic School’s Lady Irish girl softball opponents have a limited time to try and rack up some wins against a new coach and an inexperienced team.

The 2020 version of the team is young, improving and gaining confidence in their ability to compete.

“This is my second year as head coach,” said Paul Hughes. “Last year we got better as the season continued and made a lot of improvements.”

Warfield slowly reopens as crews work to fix damaged property

By JASMINE STEVERSON jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 30850 Reads
On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 02:44 PM

By now, many have grown wearisome of the “stay home” directive, but not necessarily of doing their part by preventing the spread of COVID-19.

For those Washington County residents who can relate to the former, Warfield Point Park may be a welcomed sight as it is now allowing campsite, recreational vehicle and boat ramp access.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to resume access to those amenities of the park on Tuesday, effective immediately.

Pavilion rentals will remain suspended and gatherings are still prohibited.

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Avis Construction worker killed in work accident

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 370652 Reads
On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 05:10 PM

HOLLANDALE — One Avis Construction worker was killed and two others were injured during an accident Tuesday afternoon in Hollandale.

The crew was performing road work on Morgan Street to repair busted pipes beneath the street.

The construction worker, whose name has not been released, was on a backhoe when the incident occurred. While the worker was operating the backhoe, a light pole was knocked down, causing one worker to sustain a fatal blow to the head and another to sustain a back injury.

3 men arrested, charged with attempted murder for July 4 shooting

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 309597 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:51 AM

Three men have been arrested for a shooting that took place early this month that hospitalized two people.

At about 4 p.m. July 4, two men were shot at King Stop, 207 Mississippi 1 N. One of the victims, a 26-year-old male, was shot in the leg and the other victim, a 33-year-old male, was shot multiple times in the body area, according to a report by the Greenville Police Department. Both were hospitalized and are now in stable condition.

Temple Baptist Church members issued $500 tickets for parking lot service

By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 296988 Reads
On Thu, 04/09/2020 - 04:58 PM

The phone rang at the mayor’s office earlier this week and the voice on the line said, “We’re having church on Wednesday, no matter what.”

The caller, according to Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons, claimed to be the pastor of Temple Baptist Church on Reed Road in Greenville.

The parking lot of the church was full Wednesday night with members of the church who gathered in parked vehicles to listen to Pastor Arthur Scott’s sermon broadcast on a low-power FM frequency radio.

Mayor places curfew at 10 p.m.

READ MORE > 271541 Reads
On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 06:59 PM

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. These two executive orders come after Governor Tate Reeves’ Shelter In Place Order and the Mississippi Department of Health guideline stating, “Because of recent COVID-19 cases specifically linked to church gatherings, it is vital that Mississippians not attend in-person church services at any church or other type of facility. Services, weddings, and funerals are leading to greater COVID-19 transmission.”

Man dies while swimming at boat ramp along levee front

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 267704 Reads
On Mon, 05/18/2020 - 04:12 PM

A man died while swimming Monday at a boat ramp along the levee front.

Washington County Sheriff Department Assistant Chief Deputy Percy Miles said a 23-year-old black male drowned while swimming at a boat ramp along the levee front at Lake Ferguson.

“They were out there swimming, jumping off the side at the city boat ramp,” Miles said, noting the man was not swimming alone.

The man’s body was recovered by crews with the Greenville Fire and Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department along with the Greenville Police Department.

Greenville’s newest hotel, Tru by Hilton, opens its doors Thursday

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 265924 Reads
On Tue, 09/24/2019 - 05:53 PM

Tru by Hilton, Greenville’s newest lodging attraction, is set to open its doors to guests Thursday evening.

The 84-room hotel that broke ground in July 2018 is a joint partnership formed by the Chawla and Retzer families — Suresh Chawla, Mike Retzer and Michael Retzer.

Sarah Ozbun, Greenville’s director of operations and project manager for the hotel, said she and the staff are excited to welcome their first guest.

Parkerson-Downs

READ MORE > 265798 Reads
On Mon, 10/07/2019 - 10:03 AM

Mr. and Mrs. Angie and Kelly Saxton, of Belzoni, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tori Parkerson, to Jay Downs.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Martha and Jackie Gunter, of Greenville, Jean Pohlman and the late Bob Pohlman, and Frances Saxton and the late Sam Saxton.

Miss Parkerson is a 2014 graduate of Humphreys Academy in Belzoni. She graduated from Mississippi Delta Community College in 2017 with an associates degree in art.

She is employed as a financial counselor at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville.

GPD officer fired for use of excessive force during arrest

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 265690 Reads
On Fri, 07/03/2020 - 01:34 PM

An officer with the Greenville Police Department has been fired for using excessive force during an arrest Thursday afternoon.

The announcement was made Friday afternoon via Facebook Live from inside the Greenville Police Department. During the announcement, Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons and Greenville Police Chief Delando Wilson spoke on the incident.

At 2:58 p.m. Thursday, Wilson said officers responded to Budget Inn, 700 Mississippi 1 S., for a domestic disturbance where a female was allegedly being assaulted.

Police investigate human remains found on Christmas Day

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 255147 Reads
On Thu, 12/26/2019 - 05:20 PM

Greenville police are investigating the remains of a human body discovered on Christmas Day.

Officers with the Greenville Police Department got a call from a concerned resident shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday about human remains found in a wooded area in the 700 block of Clay Street. A firearm was also found next to the body.

Assistant Police Chief Michael Merchant said after the remains were found, the Washington County Coroner was called to transport the body to the Mississippi Crime Lab for an autopsy.

Lee-Mitchell

READ MORE > 254276 Reads
On Mon, 10/07/2019 - 10:05 AM

Dr. and Mrs. David H. Lee, of Greenville, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Ellen Brister Lee, to Kyle P. Mitchell.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lester Adam Shipley, and the late Mr. Lester Adam Shipley, of Greenwood, Mississippi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harrell Lee, of Greenville.

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Avis Construction worker killed in work accident

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 370653 Reads
On Tue, 08/11/2020 - 05:10 PM

HOLLANDALE — One Avis Construction worker was killed and two others were injured during an accident Tuesday afternoon in Hollandale.

The crew was performing road work on Morgan Street to repair busted pipes beneath the street.

3 men arrested, charged with attempted murder for July 4 shooting

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 309598 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:51 AM

Three men have been arrested for a shooting that took place early this month that hospitalized two people.

Temple Baptist Church members issued $500 tickets for parking lot service

By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 296989 Reads
On Thu, 04/09/2020 - 04:58 PM

The phone rang at the mayor’s office earlier this week and the voice on the line said, “We’re having church on Wednesday, no matter what.”

The caller, according to Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons, claimed to be the pastor of Temple Baptist Church on Reed Road in Greenville.

Mayor places curfew at 10 p.m.

READ MORE > 271542 Reads
On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 06:59 PM

Man dies while swimming at boat ramp along levee front

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 267705 Reads
On Mon, 05/18/2020 - 04:12 PM

A man died while swimming Monday at a boat ramp along the levee front.

Washington County Sheriff Department Assistant Chief Deputy Percy Miles said a 23-year-old black male drowned while swimming at a boat ramp along the levee front at Lake Ferguson.

“They were out there swimming, jumping off the side at the city boat ramp,” Miles said, noting the man was not swimming alone.

The man’s body was recovered by crews with the Greenville Fire and Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department along with the Greenville Police Department.

Greenville’s newest hotel, Tru by Hilton, opens its doors Thursday

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 265925 Reads
On Tue, 09/24/2019 - 05:53 PM

Tru by Hilton, Greenville’s newest lodging attraction, is set to open its doors to guests Thursday evening.

The 84-room hotel that broke ground in July 2018 is a joint partnership formed by the Chawla and Retzer families — Suresh Chawla, Mike Retzer and Michael Retzer.

Sarah Ozbun, Greenville’s director of operations and project manager for the hotel, said she and the staff are excited to welcome their first guest.

Parkerson-Downs

READ MORE > 265799 Reads
On Mon, 10/07/2019 - 10:03 AM

Mr. and Mrs. Angie and Kelly Saxton, of Belzoni, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tori Parkerson, to Jay Downs.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Martha and Jackie Gunter, of Greenville, Jean Pohlman and the late Bob Pohlman, and Frances Saxton and the late Sam Saxton.

Miss Parkerson is a 2014 graduate of Humphreys Academy in Belzoni. She graduated from Mississippi Delta Community College in 2017 with an associates degree in art.

She is employed as a financial counselor at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville.

GPD officer fired for use of excessive force during arrest

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 265691 Reads
On Fri, 07/03/2020 - 01:34 PM

An officer with the Greenville Police Department has been fired for using excessive force during an arrest Thursday afternoon.

At 2:58 p.m. Thursday, Wilson said officers responded to Budget Inn, 700 Mississippi 1 S., for a domestic disturbance where a female was allegedly being assaulted.

Police investigate human remains found on Christmas Day

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 255148 Reads
On Thu, 12/26/2019 - 05:20 PM

Greenville police are investigating the remains of a human body discovered on Christmas Day.

Assistant Police Chief Michael Merchant said after the remains were found, the Washington County Coroner was called to transport the body to the Mississippi Crime Lab for an autopsy.

Lee-Mitchell

READ MORE > 254277 Reads
On Mon, 10/07/2019 - 10:05 AM

Dr. and Mrs. David H. Lee, of Greenville, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Ellen Brister Lee, to Kyle P. Mitchell.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lester Adam Shipley, and the late Mr. Lester Adam Shipley, of Greenwood, Mississippi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harrell Lee, of Greenville.

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