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Warfield slowly reopens as crews work to fix damaged property

By JASMINE STEVERSON jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 29270 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.

D.J. Smith: as good as advertised — new Saints QB lights up St. Joseph in first appearance

By David W. Healy, READ MORE > 20735 Reads
On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 11:13 PM

D.J. Smith, called by his new coach the best quarterback in the Delta, showed up as advertised Friday night as he led his Greenville Christian School Saints to an emphatic 50-7 home victory over the three-time defending state champion St. Joseph Fighting Irish.

The Saints’ victory snapped the Irish’s state-best 27-game winning streak, and it was the first time GCS has beaten St. Joe in the brief history of the two teams playing each other.

Joyce Banks-Rankins

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On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 03:29 PM

Joyce Banks-Rankins

GREENVILLE — Memorial services for Joyce Banks-Rankins, 71, of Greenville, were held Thursday, Sept. 10, at Dillon Funeral Home, Leland. She died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Derrick and LaMarrick Parker, both of Greenville; and her grandchildren, sisters and brothers.

Mary Lockridge

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On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 03:30 PM

Mary Lockridge

Lack of courthouse space has BOS looking into options

By JASMINE STEVERSON jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 15863 Reads
On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 02:31 PM

The Washington County Justice Court has faced some recent challenges with needing to use an alternate venue — the Washington County Courthouse — to hold court for a significant amount of back logged cases.

The overall challenges, however, are only partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Justice Court judges Hon. Laverne Simpson and Hon. Laverne Holmes-Carter, the issue of additional space is long overdue and members of the Washington County Board of Supervisors agree.

Louis Williams

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On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 03:31 PM

Louis Williams

SHELBY — Graveside services for Louis G. Williams, 48, of Shelby, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Zion Grove Cemetery, Shelby. He died Sept. 7, 2020, at his home. Services are under the direction of Byas Funeral Home, Cleveland. He is survived by his brothers, Terry Hooper, of Memphis, Tennessee, and Robert Oakes, of Seattle; and sisters, Linda Cooper, of Hammond, Indiana, Darlene Williams, of San Antonio, TX, Della Reese Oakes, of Dallas, Shirley Miller, of Alton, Illinois, and Andrea Dupree, of Dallas.

WLSD awarded $500K from COPS to improve school safety

By JASMINE STEVERSON jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 14339 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.

Rosetta Curry

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On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 03:30 PM

Rosetta Curry

INDIANOLA — Graveside services for Rosetta Wright Curry, 88, of Indianola, will be at noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at Riverside Memorial Gardens, Indianola, with Pastor C.W. Ray officiating. She died Sept. 6, 2020, at her home. Services are under the direction of Dillon Funeral Home, Indianola. She is survived by her daughters, Margaretta Calvert, of Indianola, Ella Mea Raymond, of Indianola, Gloria Little, of Memphis, and Debra Curry, of Indianola; and a sister, Clotte Wright, of Indianola.

GPD investigates death of man found on curbside

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 12726 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.

From Deer Creek School to Ole Miss, Bart Boykin’s legacy of determination

By Patrick Ervin, READ MORE > 12559 Reads
On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 11:10 PM

Patrick Ervin

Special to the DD-T

Former Deer Creek School and Ole Miss standout baseball player Bart Boykin’s legacy is legendary and solidified by his example of what a determined individual can achieve.

Boykin walked on to the Ole Miss baseball team in 1976 but by his senior year was an all-SEC performer. The story ended that way but there were a couple of hiccups along the way.

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Greenville's Julia Reed has died

By Jon Meacham, special to the DD-T, READ MORE > 163413 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 > 76214 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.

Boutique Airlines to resume flights to Nashville

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 70571 Reads
On Thu, 08/20/2020 - 09:01 AM

Washington County residents and those nearby will soon have the advantage of boarding a direct flight from the Port City to the Music City of Nashville as they once did not so long ago.

The Greenville City Council voted unanimously for Boutique Airlines to forego its Atlanta route from Greenville and begin routes to Nashville during their regular Tuesday meeting.

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 > 52874 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 > 35562 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 > 34579 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

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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 > 30713 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 > 30507 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.”

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Avis Construction worker killed in work accident

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 365102 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 > 304072 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 > 291439 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.

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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 > 262179 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 > 260418 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

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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 > 260167 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 > 249622 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

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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 > 365103 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 > 304073 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 > 291440 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 > 266017 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 > 262180 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 > 260419 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 > 260277 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 > 260168 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 > 249623 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 > 248752 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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