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Addie Bradley

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 04:59 PM

Addie Bradley

GREENVILLE — Graveside services for Addie Beatrice Bradley, 91, of Greenville, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Lakewood Cemetery, Greenville, with Pastor Ellis Johnson officiating. She died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at Delta Regional Medical Center. Services are under the direction of Redmon Funeral Home, Greenville.

Shirley Morris

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:00 PM

Shirley Morris

GREENVILLE — Graveside services for Shirley Morris, 83, of Greenville, will be at Delta Memorial Gardens, Greenville, with the Rev. Cedric King officiating. She died July 30, 2020, at Delta Regional Medical Center. Services are under the direction of Watson, Edwards & Evans Funeral Home, Greenville.

Eddie Pittman

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On Fri, 08/07/2020 - 05:01 PM

Eddie Pittman

GREENVILLE — Graveside services for Eddie Pittman, 66, of Greenville, will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 8, at Delta Memorial Gardens, Greenville. He died July 29, 2020, at his home. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Harris Funeral Home, Greenville.

Isiah Murray

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 05:55 PM

Isiah Murray

HOLLANDALE — Isiah Murray was born April 3, 1944, in Hollandale, to the late Will Murry II and Charlean Brown Murry. One of 17 children, Isiah was very outgoing and curious about the world.

Eddie Pittman

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:08 PM

Eddie Pittman

GREENVILLE — Funeral arrangements for Eddie Pittman, 66, of Greenville, are pending with Harris Funeral Home, Greenville. He died July 29, 2020, at his home..

Gloria Dillard

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:11 PM

Gloria Dillard

GREENVILLE — Graveside services for Gloria Dillard, 52, of Greenville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Delta Memorial Gardens, Greenville, with Minister Cynthia Gibson officiating. She died Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Delta Regional Medical Center. Services are under the direction of Redmon Funeral Home, Greenville.

Dora Groves

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:12 PM

Dora Groves

GREENVILLE — Graveside services for Dora Groves, 98, of Greenville, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Delta Memorial Gardens, Greenville, with Pastor Moses McIntosh officiating. She died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Delta Regional Medical Center. Services are under the direction of Redmon Funeral Home, Greenville.

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COVID-19 cancels United Way Housing Initiative Workday

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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 04:55 PM

The United Way Housing Initiative Committee has canceled the 2020 workday due to Covid-19. The decision was a difficult one to make. But given the circumstances our housing committee felt it was the right decision to make. Lonnie Smith, United Way Housing Initiative Committee Chairman, said our homeowners are in the high risk category for contracting Covid-19. Smith said another concern was our volunteers who work to repair the homes. He said some of the teams have been ask not to participate in volunteer activities during this time.

Dorothy Lay

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On Fri, 07/17/2020 - 04:12 PM

Dorothy Lay

ARLINGTON, Texas — Graveside services for Dorothy Lay, 75, of Arlington, Texas, and formerly of Cleveland, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Delta Heights Memorial Garden, Cleveland, with Pastor Charles Harvey officiating. She died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Services are under the direction of Byas Funeral Home, Cleveland.

Masks may help, surely don't hurt

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 1047 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 01:35 PM

Of all the illnesses that have spread in my lifetime, COVID-19 wins the most confusing award.

People have been receiving mixed messages from the very beginning of this pandemic and the madness still continues.

For a while, we were told not to leave our homes for any reason, unless it was absolutely essential. I don’t know about anyone else, but when I hear essential, I begin to think of things I, literally, cannot live without.

MHSAA delays start of football season for two weeks

By David W. Healy, READ MORE > 686 Reads
On Tue, 07/14/2020 - 03:38 PM

Greenville High School football coach Quintarus McCray was happy to get the news Tuesday afternoon that his football team will now begin their season two weeks later on Sept. 4 on the road against Ruleville.

“I am excited to get some news,” Coach McCray said. “It could have been worse. It looks like we are still going to try and have a season.”

Willie Sellers Sr.

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:15 PM

Willie Sellers Sr.

MOUND BAYOU — Graveside services for Willie E. “Heartbreaker” Sellers Sr., 73, of Mound Bayou, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Merigold Cemetery, Merigold. He died July 29, 2020, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson. Services are under the direction of T.L. Redmon Funeral Home, Cleveland.

The online guestbook may be viewed and signed at tlredmonfunearlhome.com.

William Carroll

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On Fri, 07/17/2020 - 04:10 PM

William Carroll

BRANDON — William Richard “Bill” Carroll was born Sept. 8, 1951. Loving father, devoted brother and unparalleled friend, he passed away June 18, 2020.

His sense of humor, sharp dressing, taste in music, and love of Sonic Diet Cokes were truly one of a kind.

GPSD still unsure what to do about sports, activities

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 677 Reads
On Fri, 07/17/2020 - 04:05 PM

At a special called meeting Thursday, the Greenville Public School District board of trustees made the decision to table the resumption of fall sports and activities until its next regular board meeting.

The Mississippi High School Activities Association’s Executive Committee voted Tuesday to delay all fall sports two weeks.

Football practice is now scheduled to begin Aug 17; first matches for volleyball and cross country can start by Aug. 24.

Board of Supervisors approve extending pay adjustment, updating county’s 911 map

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 655 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:10 PM

The renewal of a temporary pay adjustment for county employees was approved by the Washington County Board of Supervisors for an additional 30 days at their regular Monday meeting.

The temporary pay adjustments began in May and were revisited every 30 days since then by the BOS as an effort to compensate employees who were and are deemed “essential” amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

District 2 Supervisor Mala Brooks motioned for the renewal and District 1 Supervisor Lee Gordon seconded the motion.

Betty Chin

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 09:57 AM

Betty Chin

DURHAM, N.C. — Betty Jiu Chin, 73, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, at her home in Durham. She was born in Mississippi to the late Howard Jiu and Mary Lum Jiu. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chin was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Jiu. Mrs. Chin was a retired teacher from Washington School, Greenville.

Mrs. Chin is survived by her husband, Lawrence Doon Chin; daughters, Tammy Chin Fox and Tanya Elizabeth Chin; grandchildren, Allison Fox, Brandon Fox and Tyler Fox; brothers, Albert Jiu and John Jiu; and a sister, Nancy Wong.

Gwendolyn Lunford-Johnson

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On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 06:13 PM

Gwendolyn Lunford-Johnson

ROSEDALE — Graveside services for Gwendolyn Shenell Lunsford-Johnson, 57, of Rosedale, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Beulah Community Cemetery, with the Rev. Wilbert Reddics officiating. She died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. Services are under the direction of Redmon Funeral Home, Greenville.

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Greenville Renaissance Scholars offers two days of free ACT Prep

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4236 Reads
On Wed, 01/22/2020 - 10:22 AM

Local students and anyone looking to take an ACT test have a chance to get a practice run in before the real experience.

Greenville Renaissance Scholars is getting ready to host ACT Prep, which is two practice ACT exams, one this Saturday, Jan. 25, and the next on Feb. 1 at E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center, 323 S. Main St. Test times are from 9 a.m. to noon on both dates.

GRS board member Jon Delperdang said the tests are free to all high school students and adults without a four-year college degree.

Bowman says she will not rest until justice is served for father’s homicide

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4213 Reads
On Fri, 04/10/2020 - 07:17 PM

On March 21, a homicide and subsequent house fire claimed the life of Greenville resident Charles Bowman, 67.

At about 6:30 a.m. that Saturday, the Greenville Fire Department and the Greenville Police Department were dispatched to a house fire at Bowman’s home, 517 E. Moore St.

Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters found Bowman dead inside his home.

“We collected samples from the scene and they’ve been sent off to a crime lab for analysis,” Greenville Fire Department Chief Ruben Brown said.

2 coronavirus deaths in Washington County

By Staff Report, READ MORE > 4204 Reads
On Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:18 PM

There are now two deaths and outbreaks at two long-term care (LTC) facilities in Washington County, according to this morning’s report from the Mississippi State Department of Health.

This morning MSDH is reporting 88 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and eight new deaths. The total of Mississippi’s cases since March 11 now stands at 2,003, with 67 deaths. Three new outbreaks have been identified in LTC facilities.

The MSDH website is now carrying more information on cases by race and by underlying health conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.

Leonard McIntosh Sr.

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On Tue, 12/24/2019 - 10:59 AM

Leonard McIntosh Sr.

GREENVILLE — Funeral services for Leonard McIntosh Sr., 98, of Greenville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Pilgrim Rest, Greenville, with the Rev. Albert Hines officiating. He died Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Greenville. Burial will be at Delta Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Byas Funeral Home, Greenville.

He is survived by two sons, Leonard McIntosh Jr. and Maurice McIntosh; three daughters, Delores Brooks, Michelle Steel and Jackie Blackwell; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fire leaves Gamble Brothers & Archer Clinic in ruins

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4178 Reads
On Sun, 02/09/2020 - 07:30 PM

A violent fire that broke out at Gamble Brothers & Archer Clinic this weekend has left the longtime healthcare center in ruins.

Greenville Fire Department Chief Ruben Brown said the fire broke out between 9:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday.

“Once we got on the scene, there were initially six companies that responded to that location and once on scene, heavy fire and smoke were coming from the building,” Brown said. “Over a course of minutes, we made an interior attack to extinguish the fire.”

Greenville's Jamie Bell to be inducted into the Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame

By David W. Healy, READ MORE > 4162 Reads
On Wed, 01/08/2020 - 12:58 PM

“People won’t always remember what you say. People won’t always remember what you do. But, they will always remember how you made them feel.”

Jamie Bell has tried to live by these words everyday in his 40 years of coaching tennis. Whether he is giving lessons to a young newcomer or practicing with one of his state-championship pupils, Bell always tries to help his students both improve their games and develop a lifelong love affair with the sport.

If there is a Mount Rushmore of Delta tennis, Bell’s likeness would be engraved on it.

Jackson, Cameron crowned as this year’s Hot Tamale royalty

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4144 Reads
On Wed, 09/18/2019 - 06:36 PM

Crowned in Delta fashion, this year’s Hot Tamale King and Queen are none other than Jack Jackson and Betty Lynn Cameron.

Greater Greenville Housing & Main Street CEO Daniel Boggs presented the esteemed honor Wednesday afternoon at the Washington County Economic Alliance in Downtown Greenville, but not before paying tribute to past kings and queens who were in attendance.

Washington County has first COVID-19 death

By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4098 Reads
On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 02:34 PM

The first death from COVID-19 in Washington County was confirmed on Tuesday.

A 76-year old former teacher and poll worker died from effects of the virus on Friday, April 3.

Family members of the deceased said she was initially tested on March 24. She had a slight headache and other symptoms.

She received the news of a positive test on March 28, the day before her birthday, and was admitted to the hospital. The family was told to self-quarantine.

Local MAAP numbers reported by Mississippi Department of Education

By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4088 Reads
On Fri, 08/23/2019 - 05:19 PM

Less than 30% of the students in public schools in Washington County are at a level the State of Mississippi recognizes as proficient or advanced in English language arts and mathematics.

Numbers recently reported by the Mississippi Department of Education show the results of the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program for tests taken in the school year ending in 2019.

The results of those tests place students into five levels, which are defined as:

Amos contesting Brooks in general election results

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4091 Reads
On Sat, 12/07/2019 - 02:41 PM

Some of the results from Washington County’s general election held last month may not be official, just yet.

A petition to contest the Nov. 5 election was filed Nov. 25 in the Circuit Court of Washington County by Samuel Begley, attorney for Washington County District 4 Supervisor, Jesse Amos.

Amos is contesting the election of Democratic candidate Mala Brooks, to the office of Washington County Supervisor District 4.

“It’s in my attorney’s hands right now,” Amos said.

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Greenville Renaissance Scholars offers two days of free ACT Prep

By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4237 Reads
On Wed, 01/22/2020 - 10:22 AM

Local students and anyone looking to take an ACT test have a chance to get a practice run in before the real experience.

GRS board member Jon Delperdang said the tests are free to all high school students and adults without a four-year college degree.

Bowman says she will not rest until justice is served for father’s homicide

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4214 Reads
On Fri, 04/10/2020 - 07:17 PM

On March 21, a homicide and subsequent house fire claimed the life of Greenville resident Charles Bowman, 67.

At about 6:30 a.m. that Saturday, the Greenville Fire Department and the Greenville Police Department were dispatched to a house fire at Bowman’s home, 517 E. Moore St.

Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters found Bowman dead inside his home.

“We collected samples from the scene and they’ve been sent off to a crime lab for analysis,” Greenville Fire Department Chief Ruben Brown said.

2 coronavirus deaths in Washington County

By Staff Report, READ MORE > 4205 Reads
On Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:18 PM

There are now two deaths and outbreaks at two long-term care (LTC) facilities in Washington County, according to this morning’s report from the Mississippi State Department of Health.

The MSDH website is now carrying more information on cases by race and by underlying health conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.

Leonard McIntosh Sr.

READ MORE > 4187 Reads
On Tue, 12/24/2019 - 10:59 AM

Leonard McIntosh Sr.

He is survived by two sons, Leonard McIntosh Jr. and Maurice McIntosh; three daughters, Delores Brooks, Michelle Steel and Jackie Blackwell; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fire leaves Gamble Brothers & Archer Clinic in ruins

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4179 Reads
On Sun, 02/09/2020 - 07:30 PM

A violent fire that broke out at Gamble Brothers & Archer Clinic this weekend has left the longtime healthcare center in ruins.

Greenville Fire Department Chief Ruben Brown said the fire broke out between 9:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday.

Greenville's Jamie Bell to be inducted into the Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame

By David W. Healy, READ MORE > 4163 Reads
On Wed, 01/08/2020 - 12:58 PM

“People won’t always remember what you say. People won’t always remember what you do. But, they will always remember how you made them feel.”

If there is a Mount Rushmore of Delta tennis, Bell’s likeness would be engraved on it.

Jackson, Cameron crowned as this year’s Hot Tamale royalty

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4145 Reads
On Wed, 09/18/2019 - 06:36 PM

Crowned in Delta fashion, this year’s Hot Tamale King and Queen are none other than Jack Jackson and Betty Lynn Cameron.

Washington County has first COVID-19 death

By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4099 Reads
On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 02:34 PM

The first death from COVID-19 in Washington County was confirmed on Tuesday.

A 76-year old former teacher and poll worker died from effects of the virus on Friday, April 3.

Family members of the deceased said she was initially tested on March 24. She had a slight headache and other symptoms.

She received the news of a positive test on March 28, the day before her birthday, and was admitted to the hospital. The family was told to self-quarantine.

Local MAAP numbers reported by Mississippi Department of Education

By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4089 Reads
On Fri, 08/23/2019 - 05:19 PM

Less than 30% of the students in public schools in Washington County are at a level the State of Mississippi recognizes as proficient or advanced in English language arts and mathematics.

Numbers recently reported by the Mississippi Department of Education show the results of the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program for tests taken in the school year ending in 2019.

The results of those tests place students into five levels, which are defined as:

Amos contesting Brooks in general election results

By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 4092 Reads
On Sat, 12/07/2019 - 02:41 PM

Some of the results from Washington County’s general election held last month may not be official, just yet.

A petition to contest the Nov. 5 election was filed Nov. 25 in the Circuit Court of Washington County by Samuel Begley, attorney for Washington County District 4 Supervisor, Jesse Amos.

Amos is contesting the election of Democratic candidate Mala Brooks, to the office of Washington County Supervisor District 4.

“It’s in my attorney’s hands right now,” Amos said.