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Wave of potential: O'Bannon's Scott named Planters Bank Player of the Week
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O’Bannon High School’s Daishun Scott, the Planters Bank Player of the Week, is only a sophomore but his coach said he already has the “it factor.”

Rams get decisive win at Hornets' nest
By PATRICK ERVIN,In perhaps the Delta’s most hotly contested non district rivalry, the Gentry High School Rams boys swept the Greenville High Hornets 59-42 in the Highway 82 series. Hornets fans had reason to hope from the opening tip as senior guard Morgan Green secured a wayward ball and made an uncontested layup for the first basket of the game.
Idell Richardson
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George Thomas
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CLEVELAND — Funeral arrangements for George Thomas, 80, of Cleveland, are pending with T.L. Redmon Funeral Home, Cleveland. He died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at Allegiance Specialty Hospital, Greenville.
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St. Joseph's John Baker named Delta Democrat-Times Coach of the Year
By DAVID W. HEALY,St. Joseph Catholic School head football coach John Baker, the Delta Democrat-Times Football Coach of the Year, led the Fighting Irish to a 13-0 record and their third straight MAIS State Championship this season.

Basketball is a family passion for McPhersons
By DAVID W. HEALY,Yvette McPherson’s name still hangs boldly on the wall of the Washington School gymnasium for a reason. Now the head girls basketball coach for the Lady Generals, McPherson was an All-State player in high school when she graduated in 1989. Longtime followers of the program say she was one of the best to ever play for the school.
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Murder Suicide Rocks Community
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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,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.

Husband and wife found dead
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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.

Commission, County to address concerns before 2019 election
By JERI BORST JBORST@DDTONLINE.COM,Quality assurance of the 2019 elections is on the minds of Washington County Board of Supervisors and the Election Commission, who have contracted for services to review any errors that may be lurking in the system and address specific concerns.

Man shot, dies near Does Eat Place Saturday night
A 64 year-old black male was shot Saturday night in the 400th block of Sunflower Street, near Doe’s Eat Place, Greenville. Just before 11 p.m. the Greenville Police Department responded to a call in reference to a shot person, whose name is being held pending family notification.
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Deloris Harper
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Greenville – Funeral services for Deloris Harper, 61, of Greenville, are pending with Redmon Funeral Home, Greenville. She died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.

Woman charged with attempted murder after fight at gas station
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,A woman turned herself in to the Greenville Police Department Wednesday afternoon for a violent fight that broke out Tuesday night at a local gas station.
Assistant Police Chief Michael Merchant said 34-year-old Jacquetia Davis has been charged with attempted murder for an altercation involving beer bottles and a firearm.

Storm claims young man's life
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,Washington County resident and Washington School graduate Jackson Saulter, 19, died after a tree fell on his home as a result of severe storm winds that pushed through the region late Wednesday night.
Washington County Sheriff Department Assistant Chief Deputy Percy Miles said they received the call at approximately 11 p.m.

Greenville’s newest hotel, Tru by Hilton, opens its doors Thursday
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,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.