No evidence of anti-gay bias crimes in Delta Oct 29, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Sexual orientation will become a protected class in federal hate crimes legislation when President Obama signs the measure into law today, but its significance may go largely unnoticed in the Delta ... Chief of Police Charles Patterson said he has seen little sign of crime motivated by anti-gay bias in Greenville and Washington County, although U.S. Census records confirms that there is at least a small... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Domestic violence Oct 28, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... A memorial service will be held Friday, 12:30 p.m. at Our House, Inc. for Latasha Norman, 20, a Greenville native and Jackson State University student. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
A matter of yard overload Oct 28, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE One Greenville resident is fed up with her neighbor s yard. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Man critical after Sunday shooting Oct 27, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A drive-by shooting Sunday night left one man critically injured, according to Capt. Andrew Kaho of the Greenville Police Department ... David Walker, 51 of Greenville, was shot in the right leg around 8:30 p.m. Sunday while walking in the 600 block of Pollock Street, said Kaho. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Weekend Recruit Scoreboard Oct 27, 2009
Wilmington (N.C.) Hoggard () 16, Greenville (N.C.) Rose 13. Matthews (N.C.) Butler (Chris LeMay, , ) 35, Charlotte (N.C.) Providence 28. (InsideCarolina.com)
Taking exception at perception Oct 25, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... The story is about the report external financial consultant Steve Osso gave to the Greenville City Council last week ... But luckily for the tweaked, WABG-TV took it on its own without any coaxing at all (that we know of) from politicians in or out of town to broadcast Thursday that misreporting has Greenville city officials wanting to set the record straight about city finances and revenue collection. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
One bite at a time … Oct 25, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... And with that little tidbit, a few observations and a couple of personal experiences, Ken Dowe gave a pep talk of sorts to residents seriously involved with the Greenville Challenge, a citywide organization bent on cleaning up the Delta town ... Dowe, a former resident of Greenville, found his fame and fortune in the radio broadcasting business in Texas. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Legion asks support for Iraq troops Oct 25, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE In an effort to help their brothers in arms in Iraq, Greenville s American Legion Post 32 finds itself needing some help ... After setting up drop boxes at the Greenville Mall, the Elks Club, Harlowe s Casino t, WDMS-FM radio station, and the Glendale Baptist Church, Post 32 ended up sending 12 boxes to Iraq. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Here to help Oct 25, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The race is on to raise 50,000 to claim the matching amount donated by Dallas businessman Ken Dowe to clean up Greenville ... Dowe was the focus of a press conference Saturday at the Main Street Greenville offices. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Image-conscious, civic-minded Oct 24, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Just about every day of the week before he goes to work, Rodney Griffin heads out on litter patrol in his south Greenville neighborhood ... Griffin, a Greenville native who has worked at Bing s County Market for 27 years, said he started picking up trash because he was sick of looking at it. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Cotton crop value declining Oct 23, 2009
"This will make for a very long winter, trying to figure out where we can find money to pay bills," said Marvin Cochran who farms in Avon, about 15 miles south of Greenville. "We've got people who work for us. We've got to find money to pay our employees so they'll be here next spring and so they can maintain a decent standard of living.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Armed robber takes cash, purse Oct 23, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A gunman took cash and snatched a purse from a customer Wednesday at the Hostess Bakery store, said Captain Andrew Kaho of the Greenville Police Department. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Preserving the preserve Oct 23, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A new grant from the Monsanto Fund will go a long way towards helping spruce up the city s famed Cypress Preserve, according to the urban forest s guardians ... The philanthropic arm of the giant chemical company recently awarded 9,330 to the Greenville Cypress Preserve Trust to help with continued development of the 16-acre tract into an outdoor classroom and a recreational site. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
411 goes 911 Oct 22, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE ATomer information services assistant Frances Lovings gets about a thousand 411 calls each day, but she probably will never forget an extraordinary one she took last spring ... I have a gun to my head, and I don t want to live anymore, said the caller, a Kentucky woman whose call to 411 was answered in AT7;s nationwide customer information services office in Greenville that morning. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
City short $2.7 million Oct 22, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE It s not a good time to be spending money ... That s the message Greenville municipal department heads got Tuesday at the City Council meeting after external financial consultant Steve Osso reported a 2. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Diverse group voted into Miss. Sports Hall of Fame Oct 22, 2009
Ken Toler, Sr., of Greenville will be inducted for winning several regional and national tennis tournaments as a senior between the ages of 55 and 70. Jackson native Lake Speed, who raced cars for 18 years on the NASCAR circuit, was chosen. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bids let for new jail construction Oct 21, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Bids for construction of the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility have been accepted. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Sibling self-defense Oct 21, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Murder charges have been dropped against Jonathan Weaver in the Saturday stabbing of Willie Taylor Jr. ... Weaver turned himself in to the Greenville Police Department Sunday afternoon and was charged with murder. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Murder charges dropped Oct 20, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Murder charges against Kenneth Harper, who was accused of shooting 12-year old Mikel Xavier Harris, have been dropped ... The victim s family was outraged by the grand jury s decision, and in protest, held a protest march Oct. 10 in their Greenville neighborhood. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
MSU Commitment Scoreboard Update Week 9 Oct 20, 2009
sat out once again as Ray Brooks got by Greenville St. Joe. 20-7. (GenesPage.com)
Students celebrate Black Poetry Day Oct 20, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE It s not hard for some students at Weston 9th Grade Academy to express themselves. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Water questions still unanswered Oct 18, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... I composed a letter after the Greenville water alert, then decided against submitting it ... The Delta Democrat Times coverage of Greenville s recent water emergency was timely but loose ends remain. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Man dies from stabbing Oct 18, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A Greenville man is dead after being stabbed in the chest early Saturday morning ... Police Capt. Andrew Kaho said Lakritizia Weever, 24 of Greenville was arrested in connection to Taylor s death. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Feed the stray hummers Oct 17, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868. Letters. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Tonight’s Obannon game moved here Oct 17, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The O Bannon High School football game tonight has changed locations. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Students learn by giving Oct 17, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Students from O Bannon Middle School took over the kitchen Thursday at the Salvation Army to lend a helping hand. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Review: No E. coli after all Oct 16, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE All was and still is OK with Greenville s water ... Or so read the review by the city of Greenville and the Mississippi State Department of Health concerning the Sept. 3 boil-water notice. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Art of education Oct 16, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE More than 100 students from the Ruleville public schools were in Greenville Tuesday morning to take advantage of the Greenville Arts Council s Arts in Education program. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Harvest in ruin: Excessive rain costs farmers $377M Oct 16, 2009
The same goes for George King, who farms about 5,000 acres in Chatham, about 25 miles south of Greenville where the weather service reports year-to-date rain totals have exceeded normal by 10 inches. Rather than harvesting, he's walking some of his 350 acres of cotton to see the damage. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. state auditor to auction cigarettes Oct 15, 2009
Court records show Burke is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Greenville on Nov. 24 to enter a plea in the case. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Assessing lost assets Oct 15, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Greenville Public School District Board of Trustees discussed how to deal with loss of assets through theft or negligence Tuesday evening ... In other business, the soccer fields behind Solomon Middle School are leased to the Greenville Park Commission from the school district for 800 per year. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Sound Off - Sept. 23, 2009 Oct 15, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Casino money: When the casinos came into town, it was reported that Greenville would get SO MUCH money ... Greenville probably has some Olympic swimmers who can t afford a YMCA membership. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Students feted for accomplishments Oct 15, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE More than 50 students from the Greenville Public Schools were honored Tuesday evening at the Board of Trustees meeting for their outstanding performance both in the classroom and out ... As the State 5A champions and having secured the first state title for Greenville-Weston High School since 1999, the girls track and field team from GWHS was recognized by the board for their stellar athletic abilities. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
A flood of thoughts Oct 15, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Some of the scenes in Fatal Flood were mind-boggling, like when a downright angry and vengeful Mississippi River busted the levee at Mounds Landing and twisting and turning on itself, headed to Greenville. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Cotton crop under siege in the Delta Oct 14, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The continuous rain that has fallen over the past several days is taking a toll on the Delta s cotton crop. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Stimulus-funded Mid-Delta Airport runway reopens Oct 14, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Mid-Delta Regional Airport reopened its second runway Monday after nearly two months of closure for rehabilitation ... The Greenville Air Base was opened in 1941 as an Army Air Corps training facility with five runways; two of which are currently in use. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Rainmaker reigns for now Oct 13, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Heavy rains since Sunday night have been pounding Washington County and Greenville, putting some additional stress on the city s already ailing storm drains ... We check to see if things could be blocking them like yard waste or debris, said Brad Jones, Greenville Public Works Director. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Jury deliberations near in murder trial Oct 11, 2009
Defense attorney Johnnie Walls Jr. of Greenville said he has one more witness to testify and possibly Hughes. "It should wrap up Monday," Walls said of the case after court ended. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tornado claims life Oct 11, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A category EF1 tornado claimed the life of a Washington County woman Friday and sent two others to the hospital. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Peace: A noble idea Oct 11, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... But in light of issues involving some of our youth, let s bring it home to Greenville. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Local reaction favorable to Nobel winner Oct 10, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE America and the rest of the world woke up to what some consider a surprising choice for the Nobel Peace Prize: President Barack Obama ... This is such an awesome and humbling honor for our president, said Greenville Mayor Heather Hudson, who heard the news on her Twitter feed early this morning. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Road work may start in January Oct 10, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Construction may begin as early as January on the resurfacing of Main Street from Tennessee Gas Road all the way Mississippi 1 ... We will start taking bids on the project in November and begin work early next year, Greenville City Engineer Lorenzo Anderson said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Bulldogs in Baseball Oct 10, 2009
Grant Hogue, OF, Greenville Astros (Astros). 284, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 17 SB. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hollandale looks at smoking ban Oct 9, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... A number of communities across the state, including Greenville, already have smoking bans in place. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Hughes' gun link expected today Oct 9, 2009
Defense attorney Johnnie Walls Jr. of Greenville has told jurors that Pittman was a "bonafide, certified womanizer.". But Guest said of Pittman, "You may not like him, but he is no killer.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Getting it right Oct 8, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Like a bad running gag, election miscues continue to haunt elections in Greenville ... In the Greenville City Council primaries Monday, some 60 residents found they were purged from voter rolls when they went to execute their solemn duty. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Call center coming to town Oct 8, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A Greenville native is coming home, and she is bringing her business with her ... Luke said she wanted to bring jobs to Greenville that will have an impact on the local economy. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Stimulus bucks arrive Oct 8, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Two street improvements plans in Greenville are awaiting approval from the Mississippi Department of Transportation ... Lorenzo Anderson, city engineer, told the Greenville City Council Tuesday that the city has been approved for a 1 million project from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to make improvements to Tennessee Gas Road. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
It is what it is Oct 8, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... As Greenville Public Schools go, so goes Greenville, Brady said ... Brady, an educator who spoke as a concerned citizen, told the Greenville City Council a few things late Tuesday afternoon that need to be said and he asked questions that need to be asked. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Weathers, Watkins win big Oct 7, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Voters in Ward 3 will have a new representative on the City Council ... I plan to do the best job I can do to make positive things happen in the city of Greenville, Watkins said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Problems at the polls — again Oct 7, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Some 60 residents learned that their names were not on the voter rolls when they got to their respective precincts to vote Monday in the City Council primaries, according to officials ... However, Greenville City Clerk Amelia Wicks said the unaccounted-for voters, primarily in Ward 3, were able to vote via affidavit ballot. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Dallas leaving BPAC Oct 6, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE David Dallas, executive director of Delta State University s Bologna Performing Arts Center, will step down to join the HealthCare Foundation of the Tri-State Delta as its executive director ... Dallas will support and promote the Foundation s mission to raise funds for the Delta Regional Medical Center s proposed hospital in Greenville. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Barge accident closes Miss. River Oct 5, 2009
GREENVILLE, MISS. The Coast Guard closed a 10-mile stretch of the Mississippi River for three hours Sunday after a towboat hit the Old Greenville Bridge and six rock barges broke free. Petty Officer Casey J. Ranel says in a news release that all six barges were recovered, nobody was hurt and no pollution was reported. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Barge Crash Closes Part of Mississippi River Oct 5, 2009
Ranel says she didn't know whether the crash damaged the Old Greenville Bridge, about halfway between Little Rock, Ark. and Jackson. (Fox News)
Tougaloo mourns loss of 2 in crash Oct 4, 2009
The Greenville natives cheered together, graduated from high school together, and enrolled at Tougaloo College together ... "They were very intelligent, very athletic," said Nicholas Porter, who graduated with them from Greenville Weston High School in May and also attends Tougaloo, where the two were cheerleaders ... Taylor and Whitt tutored students at a local elementary school, said Derrick Cook, who was an associate principal at Greenville Weston when they were there. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tall in the saddle Oct 4, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Tony Davis, a 15-year-old sophomore at Greenville-Weston High, said riding horses is an alternative to keep from getting into trouble. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Back to school Oct 4, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... There s no question Greenville Public School Superintendent Dr. Harvey Franklin has his hands full ... And he s also smart enough to know he can t do what needs to be done in the Greenville Public School District without help. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
A youth-adult dialogue will enhance community Oct 4, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Together we can make Greenville a stronger more cohesive community that values all of its citizens young and old alike. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Deaderick Gets Start At Kentucky Oct 4, 2009
UA is 5-3 all-time in Oxford and 12-8-1 in Mississippi, including games in Jackson, Columbus and Greenville. CBS will televise the Alabama-Mississippi game beginning at 2:30 p.m. CDT.. (BamaMag.com)
To the polls Oct 4, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Owens, who has resided in Greenville for 35 years, moved here to manage Charles Conerly Shoes ... Weathers has lived in Greenville 37 years, two years longer than her opponent and is a partner in Weathers Farms. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
2 die, 2 hurt in crash Oct 3, 2009
Kiara Taylor, 18, and Shanna Whitt, 19, both of Greenville and freshmen at Tougaloo, died at the scene. The passenger, also from Greenville, and the driver of the SUV were taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (The Clarion-Ledger)
School safety: More than policy and procedures Oct 2, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE It may not sound like the most enthralling topic, yet there were no yawns or wandering eyes to be found in the roomful of Greenville Public School District administrators and teachers who attended an instructional meeting Wednesday on school safety procedures ... Henri Tillmon, president of the Greenville Public School District of Trustees, acknowledged the fights have been a setback for the district, but said... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Exact cause of E. coli Oct 1, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Although there have been no conclusive findings as to why samples of the Greenville s water tested positive for E coli earlier this month, the city s public works director said one possible explanation could be fire hydrant inspections that took place the day before the sample ... The Greenville Fire Department routinely inspects fire hydrants around Greenville to assess their condition; placing bags over... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Respect yourself Oct 1, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Twice last week, a fight broke out at Greenville-Weston High School ... And this is underlined by the fact the Greenville Public School District is offering safety training today for its personnel that will include law updates, effective security techniques and suggestions on the overall security plan. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Man charged in death of 2-year-old Oct 1, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A 21-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning by Metcalfe police and charged with murdering his girlfriend s 2-year-old son. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
