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O’Bannon’s Zion Jessie captures Planters Bank Player of the Week
By DAVID W. HEALY,
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 9:26am
O’Bannon High School’s Zion Jessie, the Planters Bank Player of the Week, is one of only eight seniors on this year’s Greenwaves team. It is his job to set an example for the players on his young team. Despite the early set backs this season for O’Bannon, Jessie has always worked hard at getting better.
Roshanda Grant
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Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:16pm
Roshanda Grant
GREENVILLE — Funeral services for Roshanda Grant, 47, of Greenville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Byas Chapel, Greenville. She died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, Greenville, under the direction of Byas Funeral Home, Greenville.
Gloria Grayson
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Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:19pm
Gloria Grayson
GREENVILLE — Funeral arrangements for Gloria Jean Wells Grayson, 70, of Greenville, are pending with Redmon Funeral Home, Greenville. She died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at her home.
Dorothy Dye
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Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:16pm
Dorothy Dye
GREENVILLE — Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Beatrice Dye, 69, of Greenville are pending with Redmon Funeral Home, Greenville. She died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson.
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Democratic Primary voting starting Monday morning
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 5:59pm
A Democratic Primary Election is being held Monday with polls opening from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Greenville Rotarians to help eradicate polio through tulip sale
By SPECIAL TO THE DELTA DEMOCRAT-TIMES,
Tue, 10/08/2019 - 7:25pm
Greenville Rotarians are asking residents to help them in their efforts to eradicate polio worldwide by participating in the club’s tulip sale this month.
Mississippi under burn ban until further notice
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 10:18am
The Magnolia State is under a statewide burn ban, and no one is sure when the end date could be.
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday signed a proclamation initiating the statewide burn ban until further notice.
Parkerson-Downs
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Mon, 10/07/2019 - 10:03am
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.
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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.
Greenwood might allow restaurants to sell liquor on Sundays
Sat, 02/23/2019 - 9:06am
GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) — A city in the Mississippi Delta could decide whether to allow restaurants to sell liquor on Sundays.
Lawyer famous for acquittals to defend Nissan ex-chair Ghosn
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 4:57am
In this June 27, 2012, photo, lawyer Junichiro Hironaka speaks at press cub of courthouse in Tokyo. Hironaka, a defense lawyer famous for winning innocent verdicts in a legal system where 99 percent of the cases result in convictions, has been hired to defend Nissan Motor Co.'s former chairman Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday, Feb.
Missouri's Cunningham helps upset No. 5 Mississippi St 75-67
Fri, 02/15/2019 - 8:32am
Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Missouri, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 75-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi airport announces 2 new direct flights routes
Mon, 02/25/2019 - 6:41pm
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — Travelers leaving from a Mississippi airport will be able to fly directly into two new cities in a few months.
News outlets report that direct flights leaving from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to Austin, Texas and Fort Myers, Florida were announced Monday.
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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.
Delta Health Alliance, Sesame Street bring awareness to Autism
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Wed, 04/17/2019 - 8:24am
April is Autism Awareness Month, and Delta Health Alliance doing its part to bring that awareness to the Mississippi Delta.
