City election taking place Monday
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Sat, 12/07/2019 - 2:39pm
Greenville City Elections are set to take place Monday with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m.
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Devilettes aiming high once more
By DAVID W. HEALY/ DHEALY@DDTONLINE.COM,
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 9:39am
HOLLANDALE — Simmons High School girls basketball coach Bernita Alexander is superstitious. She said she is not ready to make any bold predictions about what her Devilettes can accomplish this season.
Greenville High School's Jequann Roberson named Planters Bank Player of the Week
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Wed, 12/04/2019 - 8:27am
Jequann Roberson, the Planters Bank Player of the Week, had a life experience last year that few high school athletes will ever know. Now, he is hoping to use that experience to help him grow as a person and a basketball player.
Local men reflect on fathers’ World War II stories
By JON ALVERSON JALVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Sat, 12/07/2019 - 2:40pm
Dr. Ed Egger and Dr. Bill Schaffarzick have been friends for decades and they have a lot of similarities.
They are the quintessential baby boomers. They are both in the medical profession. Egger is an ophthalmologist and Schaffarzick is a dentist.
They like to hunt and fish. Both can tell a good hunting story.
Greenville’s Michael A. Kelly photographs whitetail deer for Mississippi Sportsman’s License
By DAVID W. HEALY,
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 3:00pm
Greenville resident Michael A. Kelly has spent a good part of the last 40 years taking pictures of Delta wildlife. Kelly floats down the Mississippi River and other local tributaries in his small paddle boat for many of his pictures.
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Rotary District Governor applauds local club for polio eradication efforts
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Fri, 11/15/2019 - 6:39pm
At Thursday’s weekly Greenville Rotary Club Meeting, District Governor for Rotary 6820 Mark Fields delivered a keynote message that encompassed the ruthless efforts toward eliminating the polio virus and expanding the Rotary’s connection to the world.
Amos contesting Brooks in general election results
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Sat, 12/07/2019 - 2:41pm
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.
1 man arrested in connection to shooting child
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Tue, 11/26/2019 - 9:48am
A man is behind bars for a shooting that sent a 12-year-old girl to a Jackson hospital, and more arrests are expected to follow.
On Monday, GPD officers arrested 21-year-old Kelvin Lewis in the 500 block of South Broadway Street.
Lewis was arrested in connection to the early Sunday morning shooting on Eighth Street.
Local man dead after being shot Sunday night
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 11:19am
Greenville police are searching for the person responsible for the shooting death of a local man.
At about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, officers with the Greenville Police Department were called to the 300 block of North Steele Lane in reference to a shot person.
A divine relocation
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Tue, 11/12/2019 - 12:02pm
Apostle Paul once said, “Get thee behind me.”
The last couple of weeks of Mission Mississippi have been very eventful, to say the least. The most applicable Scripture for this experience comes from 2 Corinthians 4:18.
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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.
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Leland girls rebound from first loss with win at Simmons
Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:37am
HOLLANDALE — Perhaps it’s a relief.
The undefeated streak and the best ever start to a Leland High School basketball season is over.
It ended at 19 games after the Lady Cubs lost 59-53 at Coahoma County High School Friday night.
Now, the Lady Cubs can begin to put all their focus on winning the state championship.
Arkansas, Auburn meet in conference play
Tue, 02/19/2019 - 5:45am
Arkansas (14-11, 5-7) vs. Auburn (17-8, 6-6)
Auburn Arena, Auburn, Alabama; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: SEC foes meet as Arkansas faces Auburn. Both teams last saw action on Saturday. Auburn won on the road against Vanderbilt 64-53, while Arkansas came up short in a 77-67 game at home to Mississippi State.
Tyree stays hot with 31 points, Ole Miss tops Georgia 80-64
Sat, 02/09/2019 - 3:39pm
Georgia guard Jordan Harris (2) moves the ball upcourt as Mississippi forward KJ Buffen (14) follows during an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Riverside Honors
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Tue, 02/26/2019 - 9:06am
Riverside High School held a lighting a candle ceremony Friday, Feb. 15 for the first National Honors Society induction at Riverside High School.
