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CFWC establishes fund for Collier’s Footprints Diaper Bank to aid local mothers

By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,

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Tue, 07/28/2020 - 5:36pm

#strongertogether is not a trend that’s dying down anytime soon.

It represents significant community endeavors like the emerging Footprint Diaper Bank that aim to improve or contribute to the overall wellbeing of individuals’ lives.

Especially during times like the ones the world and nation is currently experiencing.

Deveria Smith

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:07am

Deveria Smith

Dorothy Scarborough

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:09am

Dorothy Scarborough

FLORA — Dorothy Parker Scarborough, 87, of Flora, died July 15, 2020.

Dot is now reunited with her husband, Robert Dashiell “Bob/Bobby” Scarborough; her parents, Anna Jean and James Emmett Parker; sisters, Jean and Elaine; and brothers, Joe and Paul.

Marcus Lloyd

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:07am

Marcus Lloyd

HOLLANDALE — Graveside services for Marcus Antonio Lloyd, 48, of Hollandale, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at San Anna, Anguilla. He died July 25, 2020. Visitation will be from 2-3:15 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Sanders-Byas Funeral Home, Hollandale.

Betty Chin

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:57am

Betty Chin

There’s too much trash here

By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,

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Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:41pm

I love photography, especially when they are pictures taken by local photographers to show off our beautiful region. This week, local photographer John Keen shared pictures on Facebook he took Monday afternoon at the Greenville Cypress Preserve, but they were not what people expected to see.

Majority of surveyors agree with state order: Wear a mask

By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,

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Fri, 07/17/2020 - 4:07pm

To wear a mask, or not to wear a mask? That is the question.

In a survey conducted on the Delta-Democrat Times website, 297 participants submitted responses based on four categories concerning masks.

Feel the Rush: With brother by his side, Simmons’ running back looks to have an even more dominant season

By DAVID W. HEALY,

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Tue, 07/21/2020 - 2:38pm

David W. Healy

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HOLLANDALE — Simmons High School running back Vontrez Rush won’t be able to sneak up on his opponents this upcoming football season, but he still expects to be an even better football player.

Frank Collins

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Tue, 07/07/2020 - 5:27pm

Frank Collins

WLSD, LSD gearing up for board elections

By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,

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Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:00am

The Western Line and Leland school districts are both gearing up for an election to fill a single vacancy on their respective boards of trustees.

WLSD is seeking to elect a candidate for its District 5 seat, currently held by Dorothy Montgomery.

Man arrested, charged, for kidnapping 2 children

By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,

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Fri, 07/17/2020 - 12:31pm

After an Amber Alert was issued Friday morning for two missing children, a local man has been arrested and charged with two counts of kidnapping.

Officers with the Greenville Police Department (GPD) first responded to the 2000 block of Alexander Street at 2:17 a.m. for a kidnapping.

DCS presents ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,

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Tue, 11/12/2019 - 12:11pm

Folks are invited to head over to Delta Center Stage for an evening of mystery and laughs for their upcoming production of “Murder on the Orient Express.”

St. Joseph reaches third straight state championship with thrilling, 20-18, victory over Carroll Academy

By DAVID W. HEALY,

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Fri, 11/15/2019 - 11:54pm

St. Joseph Catholic School junior Kaleb Lockett said he and his teammate Dillon Johnson have a special connection, and on Friday night Lockett and Johnson proved it.

Being with loved ones a great gift

By CATHERINE KIRK CIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,

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Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:11pm

While I know some people have been decking the halls and getting into the Christmas Spirit for several weeks — for some, months — this weekend was the first time I started to feel those festive vibes.

Supervisors to remove confederate statue

By JASMINE STEVERSON,

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Mon, 06/15/2020 - 1:38pm

On Monday, the Washington County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 to work with the Greenville Historic Preservation committee in the relocation of the Confederate statue on the Washington County Courthouse grounds to another county site at the expense of the county.

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

By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,

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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.

Delta Health Alliance, Sesame Street bring awareness to Autism

By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,

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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.

Man dies while swimming at boat ramp along levee front

By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,

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Mon, 05/18/2020 - 4:12pm

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.

Woman charged with attempted murder after fight at gas station

By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,

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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.

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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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