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Those who did not vote must not care
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:55pm
We found out who actually cares about Greenville on Monday, and, frankly, it’s not that many people.
Only 351 of the 3,675 registered voters in Ward 1 came out to decide what is the single most important race in our community. Only 318 of the 3,421 registered voters in Ward 6 voted Monday.
Basketball is a family passion for McPhersons
By DAVID W. HEALY,
Fri, 12/13/2019 - 2:37pm
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.
Robert Poindexter
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Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:51pm
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Linda Ware
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Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:52pm
Linda Ware
GREENVILLE — Linda Ann Ware, 72, homemaker, of Greenville, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at her home. Visitation was from 1-2 p.m. Dec. 1, at Mortimer Funeral Home with funeral services immediately following. Interment was at Greenville Cemetery, under the direction of Mortimer Funeral Home, Greenville.
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3 men arrested for shooting of 12-year-old girl, mother
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:57pm
Three men have been arrested in connection to Sunday night’s Eighth Street shooting that sent a 12-year-old girl to a Jackson hospital.
Greenville Police Department detectives this week arrested 21-year-old Kelvin Lewis, 18-year-old Jerome Pickett and 19-year-old Willie Davis Jr.
Man arrested for stealing from Leland yard
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Tue, 11/19/2019 - 6:52pm
LELAND — A Sunflower County resident is behind bars after being arrested by Leland police for stealing from a local resident’s yard.
Tickets on sale to WWISCAA’s upcoming holiday fundraising banquet, ‘Dreaming of Italy’
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Tue, 11/19/2019 - 6:51pm
Warren, Washington, Issaquena, Sharkey Community Action Agency’s (WWISCAA) main holiday and fundraising event is just around the corner.
McCarty's Pottery to be on display Wednesday at GAC
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Mon, 11/18/2019 - 1:16pm
Known throughout the world for its outstanding pottery, McCarty’s of Merigold will be on display for a one-night event this week at the Greenville Arts Council.
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Deloris Harper
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Tue, 02/05/2019 - 3:18pm
Deloris Harper
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,
Wed, 07/24/2019 - 6:02pm
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,
Thu, 06/20/2019 - 9:17am
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,
Tue, 09/24/2019 - 5:53pm
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.
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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.
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.
Commission, County to address concerns before 2019 election
By JERI BORST JBORST@DDTONLINE.COM,
Wed, 04/17/2019 - 8:22am
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
Sun, 06/23/2019 - 12:45pm
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.
