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Kendrix Washington Sr.
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Tue, 12/03/2019 - 5:53pm
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Long to celebrate 20 years of Drive-by Santa
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:19am
Santa Claus Lane isn’t as far away as one might expect. In fact, it exists in the heart of Greenville, at the corner of Camellia and Burning Bush drives.
Judy Long, regarded as Greenville’s own Mrs. Santa Claus, proves firsthand why she has more than earned that title and address.
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.
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Maude Bryan Park to receive improvements thanks to city leaders
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 1:00pm
Greenville’s Maude Bryan Park is due for some revitalization and city leaders and community members have begun working to that end.
Mayor Errick Simmons on Tuesday morning was at Maude Bryan Park to discuss improvements soon to be made to the park.
WWISCAA encourages locals to participate in Family Wish Tree Program
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Fri, 11/15/2019 - 6:38pm
Some needs, especially during the holiday season, are never ending and because of that fact, Washington, Warren, Issaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo Community Action Agency (WWISCAA) opened its Family Wish Tree Program on Nov. 1.
St. Joseph's Trey Benson and Dillon Johnson named Delta Democrat-Times Players of the Year
By DAVID W. HEALY,
Tue, 11/26/2019 - 10:00am
On a cloudy mild November day in Jackson last Friday, Dillon Johnson and Trey Benson played the last games of their careers for the St. Joseph Catholic School Fighting Irish.
One more week until Santa comes to town
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Fri, 11/22/2019 - 5:15pm
LELAND — Only one week remains until folks can head over to Leland to watch the Deer Creek lights shine as Santa Claus comes to town.
This year’s Christmas on Deer Creek is set to be another two-day event starting the evening of Friday, Nov. 29, with the bulk of festivities continuing Saturday, Nov. 30.
Board of Supervisors talk road repairs, more at monthly meeting
By JASMINE STEVERSON JSTEVERSON@DDTONLINE.COM,
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 5:52pm
From bathroom installation to road repairs, the Washington County Board of Supervisors at Monday’s meeting heard from county and other local officials regarding a range of matters.
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Woman dies after hit-and-run on Nelson Street
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Thu, 08/01/2019 - 11:17am
A local woman died late Wednesday night after a hit-and-run on Nelson Street.
Assistant Police Chief Michael Merchant said officers with the Greenville Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of Nelson Street close to midnight, where they found a black female lying in the road.
Belk - Harris to join in matrimony
Mon, 04/22/2019 - 8:03am
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Adron Belk II of Greenwood announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Merritt Montgomery Belk of Greenwood, to Zachary Ryan Harris of Greenville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris of Greenville.
Engagement - Titus - Davis
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Mon, 06/03/2019 - 8:18am
Friends and relatives of Lakwanya Denise Titus and Timothy Lee Davis are invited to their wedding at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Greater Mt. Moriah MB Church, Greenville.
The bride-elect, Lakwanya Titus, is the daughter of Ruth Starkey and granddaughter of the late Gertrude W. Titus and the late Erma Dotson Sanders.
Wreck involving 3 vehicles sends 6, including 4 children, to hospital
By CATHERINE KIRK CKIRK@DDTONLINE.COM,
Wed, 08/21/2019 - 6:46pm
A three-vehicle wreck at one of Greenville’s busiest intersections sent six people, including four children, to the hospital Wednesday afternoon.
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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.
