Grab One: Locals featured on Fox News Jun 25, 2009
One-by-one, the team of five came together, and now grab snakes at Lake Washington, near Greenville, at Glen Allan. Then, when we all started doing it, we started videotaping it, for our own use, and passing it out to friends, Nichols said. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Catfish feed costs are jumping, Jun 24, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE In an attempt to heal some of the damage record feed costs in 2008 inflicted on state farmers of catfish and other aquaculture, the federal government is providing approximately 19. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Watkins out to enhance Viking commitment list Jun 24, 2009
The Deadline for the Mississippi Golf Association's Greenville Invitational is today. Register online at. (The Clarion-Ledger)
After fire takes Winterville woman’s home, Jun 24, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE What happens when the tables are turned on someone whose generosity a community depends upon ... Bob Boyd, long-time volunteer with Greater Greenville Habitat for Humanity, lives just south of Winterville and got in touch with Curtis after the fire. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Happy campers Jun 23, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Once the music started, Jason Owen began his dance routine, a series of twists, turns, hand jives and low-ground spins that drew rounds of heavy applause from the crowd at the E.E. Bass Auditorium. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
‘Doughnuts’ offers more than a treat Jun 21, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Late Friday afternoon, Greg Rasberry sat at his desk thumbing through a 2006 study title, The One Hundred Billion Dollar Man ... Spanky s Barber Shop, 638 Washington Ave., in Greenville, will be the site of the next doughnuts for dads event. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
FBI has help for victims of Miss. crimes Jun 21, 2009
GREENVILLE She doesnt carry a gun, wear a badge or have any powers to arrest criminals like many of her cohorts in the FBI. ... My job is to assist victims of crimes in Mississippi that the FBI is investigating, Whitmarsh said during a recent civic club speech in Greenville. (The Clarion-Ledger)
There’s reason for optimism Jun 21, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... A Freedom School that has been operating for a few years in Metcalfe is now joined by a brand new one in Greenville ... And the Greenville school district s hiring of new superintendent Harvey A. Franklin seems to have been a solid choice. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Busing, uniforms, vo-tech top concerns for parents Jun 20, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Niki Raggs, a mother of two students at Boyd and Manning elementary schools, works two jobs ... Parents speaking to Greenville School District interim Superintendent Joyce McNair and two School Board members Thursday, voiced concerns over uniforms, the implementation of vocational training and whether McNair will be involved in the transition of a newly hired superintendent into the job. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Jordan pinned, Jun 20, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Amid a collection of Rotary Club District 6820 luminaries, family and friends, local banker Chuck Jordan became district governor during the annual passing of the gavel ceremony on Thursday. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
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Grant Hogue, OF, Greenville Astros (Astros), N/A. Tyler Moore, 1B, Hagerstown Suns (Nationals). (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Effort under way to implement financial learning curriculum in grades K-12 Jun 19, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Due to an effort to fatten wallets and prevent dropout rates, Delta students in grades kindergarten through 12 may soon add something quite un-American to their curriculum instruction in how to pinch pennies and invest money ... So said Pamela Smith, president of the Mississippi Council on Economic Education, at a meeting held before approximately 70 principals, vice principals and superintendents at the... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Summer program focuses on improving reading skills Jun 19, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE There they were on the floor of the town s administration building ... Such is the integrated reading curriculum that summer Freedom Schools in Metcalfe, and a new one in Greenville, use to instill a love of reading in a state where reading proficiency rankings are abysmal. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Sound Off - June 17, 2009 Jun 18, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Greenville water bills: What's going on at the Greenville Water Department. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Using ‘the force’ of Jun 18, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Although the process may sound ideal for any government in any galaxy far, far away, the BidBridge format has not yet proven ideal in Greenville. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
It was a flag-burning for all the right reasons Jun 18, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Little pomp in the ceremony goes a long way, especially when Flag Day is June 14 every year and you happen to live in Greenville, Miss ... Little U.S. flags lined the brick wall of the memorial that wears the names of Greenville patriots who never came home from battle. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Local suppliers wary Jun 18, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE An online bidding format the city signed onto in order to increase competition among government suppliers of items ranging from paper clips to fire hydrants has had mixed results with some local vendors refusing to enter bids ... So stated Frank Jackson, an agent with BidBridge, the e-Bay-like, reverse auction company that Greenville and Washington County use for competitive bidding, to members of the... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Jun 18, 2009
Harriet is a Mississippi girl, from Greenville; therefore, a lot of Mississippi memories were shared. The party ended with dinner at Baccara's Restaurant in Jamestown, Tenn. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Board rejects jail bids; plan to start anew Jun 17, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Washington County Board of Supervisors rejected all subcontractor bids related to the construction of a new regional jail and prison Monday. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
It’s not if, but when they have a hammer Jun 17, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE In their paint-splashed clothes, in the stifling heat, from early morning to sun-down, the teenagers hammered, and sawed, and painted, and sweated Monday in the musty gym of the former St. Joseph s High School ... Actually, the total number of the church s volunteers in Greenville is 100. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Justin Dalles Agrees To Terms With Baltimore Orioles Jun 17, 2009
He also hit 15 HR and finished with 47 RBI. He was also part of the NCAA Regional All-Tournament team after a tremendous weekend in Greenville, where he hit ... Named to NCAA Greenville Regional All-Tournament team after stellar weekend in which he hit. (Uscsports.com)
Tar Heels Open CWS Play Sunday With Sun Devils Jun 16, 2009
The Sun Devils scored a 4-3, 11-inning win in the team's last meeting in Greenville, N.C., at the Keith LeClair Classic, March 4, 2005. In the teams' only other meetings, there was some serious star power on the field, as the Sun Devils and Tar Heels combined to put 11 future Major Leaguers on the field in a three-game set at Tempe Diablo Stadium in 1984. (Tarheelblue.com)
Congratulations to the GWHS Choir Jun 16, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Congratulations to the Greenville-Weston High School Choir on bringing home the Musicfest Grand Choral Championship Award from Musicfest Orlando Choral Festival ... Greenville should be very proud. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Long wins Good Middling award at Delta Council Jun 16, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Delta Council has awarded its Good Middling Lady of the Year award to Greenville native Irene Long.. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
UM chancellor confirmed: Jones picked to lead Ole Miss Jun 16, 2009
Ole Miss alum Karen Lee of Greenville said she was particularly glad to hear Jones talk of the university working to better the state. "It will be a different direction, but it sounds like it will be a good direction," Lee said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
NCAA baseball Super Regional breakdown Jun 5, 2009
HOW THEY GOT HERE: East Carolina won Greenville Regional: beat Binghamton 11-7; lost to South Carolina 12-2; beat Binghamton 16-9; beat South Carolina 8-6; beat South Carolina 10-9 in 10 innings. North Carolina won Chapel Hill Regional: beat Dartmouth 5-2; beat Coastal Carolina 14-5; beat Kansas 5-1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Miss. official's prostitution trial set Jun 4, 2009
He pleaded not guilty during an arraignment Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Greenville. Clarksdale attorney Ralph Chapman is representing Weiner and said Wednesday he's "going to defend the case" and "let the court system work through it.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
To save downtown, owners ‘hafta fix up’ Jun 4, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... I contacted Greenville s finest, and as we put the cases back in the box, we noticed then the CD cases were empty. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Jackie Bradley, Jr. Earns Freshman All-America Honors Jun 4, 2009
Bradley ended the season on a high note as well with a productive NCAA Regional in Greenville, N.C. as he hit. 500 (9-for-18) for the weekend with a pair of homers and eight runs scored as well. (Uscsports.com)
Holmes says ‘change’ key to win; Mayor Allen gracious in defeat Jun 4, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The town of Metcalfe has a new mayor-elect. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Is this what our soldiers died for? Jun 3, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Erin Morris wrote on May 31, 2009 2:46 PM:" I learned very quickly after moving to Greenville from south Florida that it is not what you know but who you know. It's very sad, but true. ". (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Glavine ready Jun 3, 2009
Glavine was the second veteran major-league pitcher Augusta has faced in the past month, having had to go up against a former teammate of Glavine, John Smoltz, who faced the Green Jackets when he did a rehab assignment with the Boston Red Sox s affiliate in Greenville. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Routing of the route Jun 3, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The public will have an opportunity Thursday to discuss planned construction of a route to connect Washington County to I-69, an interstate the federal government hopes will eventually link U.S. borders in Canada and Mexico ... As planned, construction of the I-169 route in Greenville will connect U.S. 82 into I-69, which will pass through Bolivar county. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
2-term Vicksburg mayor defeated Jun 3, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Republican Cheri Barry becomes Meridian's first woman mayor. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Supervisors hear of need for mass fatality plan Jun 3, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Following the attacks of Sept. 11 and Hurricane Katrina, all levels of government have been preparing emergency response plans to save lives perhaps with insufficient thought on how to deal with lives lost. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
New boutique provides select footwear, accessories Jun 2, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A vision two years in the making has resulted the newest shopping experience in the Port City. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
2 suspects arrested Jun 2, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Two suspects have been arrested for their involvment in the slaying of a man whose burnt body was found Saturday morning in Greenville ... Greenville police arrested Charles toy, 34, of Greenville for murder and Robert Adams of Jackson for accessory to murder Sunday night. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Harris' five RBIs propel ECU in NCAA baseball Jun 2, 2009
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Devin Harris singled home Kyle Roller in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift East Carolina past South Carolina 10-9 on Monday night in an NCAA regional final. 2009 NCAA tournament. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Vandy captures pair; forces deciding game versus Louisville Jun 2, 2009
By The Associated Press. Brian Harris, Steven Liddle and Andrew Giobbi each drove in two runs as Vanderbilt beat Louisville 8-4 on Sunday night and forced a deciding game in the regional. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Baseball roundup: Wright, Zych lead Louisville past Vanderbilt Jun 2, 2009
GREENVILLE, N.C. Devin Harris singled home Kyle Roller in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift East Carolina past South Carolina 10-9 on Monday night in an NCAA regional final. Harris, who forced extra innings with a three-run homer in the ninth, finished with four hits and five RBI for the top-seeded Pirates (46-18). (USA Today -- Sports)
NCAA capsules Jun 2, 2009
Road to super regionals: Won Greenville (N.C.) Regional in five games. Super regionals history: 3rd appearance. (USA Today -- Sports)
For the Record Jun 1, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009. Posted on: Sunday, May 31, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Smoltz takes the hill Jun 1, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- John Smoltz had his longest and strongest outing of the season Sunday, working five innings in a rehab start for the Greenville Drive ... Smoltz had been her five previous times on rehab assignments with the Greenville Braves, Atlanta's Double-A affiliate for 21 years until moving to Mississippi. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
NCAA regionals: FSU overwhelms Ohio St. 37-6 Jun 1, 2009
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Brandon Henderson hit a grand slam and East Carolina held to force a winner-take-all NCAA regional championship game ... GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Kyle Roller homered twice during an eight-run fifth inning to knock out Binghamton. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Florida State blasts Ohio St. 37-6 in regional Jun 1, 2009
NCAA regional baseball: Florida State Seminoles crush Ohio State Buckeyes 37-6 in NCAA baseball - ESPN. Updated: June 1, 2009, 2:45 AM ET. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Smoltz records 6 Ks for Drive Jun 1, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C. - John Smoltz sat with a big smile on his face after his longest rehab start of the year, convinced it wouldn't be long before the former Cy Young winner was his old, lights-out self ... Smoltz looked strong and in command over five innings of work with the Greenville Drive ... Smoltz had been here three previous times on rehab assignments with the Greenville Braves, Atlanta's Double-A affiliate for 21 years until moving to Mississippi. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fresno State falls, 4-2 May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009. Posted on: Saturday, May 30, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Burnt body found in vacant lot in Greenville May 31, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The burnt body of a man was found in a vacant lot at the 400 block of Wiczinski Street Saturday morning. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
How tweet it is: The changing face(book) of politics :) May 31, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE In addition to text messages and Facebook posts from pals and kinfolk, Greenvillians can add correspondences from a new addition to their social network applications your friendly, neighborhood mayor ... The increased presence of Greenville Mayor Heather Hudson and other politicians by way of online posts and Twitter tweets provides a glimpse of how the landscape of political campaigns is transforming. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Longhorns win in longest NCAA baseball game May 31, 2009
Justin Dalles hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs, and Blake Cooper pitched a complete game to help South Carolina cruise past East Carolina in the Greenville, N.C., regional ... Henry Dunn and Corey Taylor each hit home runs to help Binghamton beat George Mason in an elimination game in the Greenville, N.C., regional. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Strasburg loses in baseball regional May 30, 2009
Parker Bangs' two-run homer keyed a four-run fourth inning, leading South Carolina to a victory over George Mason in the Greenville, N.C., regional ... Thunderstorms dumped heavy rains in Greenville, S.C., preventing the game from starting. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Cellular South Ready for 2009 Hurricane Season May 30, 2009
Expansion this year of the company's high-speed 3G mobile broadband network in 78 cities across 26 counties with activation of 173 new 3G sites in south and east Mississippi and the Delta, including the cities of Cleveland, Greenville, Greenwood, Grenada, Meridian, Natchez, Brookhaven and McComb. Erection of 75 new cell sites this year with on-site generators and expanded fuel tanks to extend power-generating capacity. (PR Newswire)
NCAAs: Likely top pick Strasburg incurs 1st loss May 30, 2009
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Parker Bangs' two-run homer keyed a four-run fourth inning, and South Carolina took advantage of four errors by George Mason ... GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- East Carolina's NCAA tournament opener against Binghamton was postponed by rain and was scheduled to be played Saturday morning. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
No sanctions for circuit May 30, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Mississippi Supreme Court is now out of Barbara Esters-Parker s hair. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Brooks seeks Amos’ ouster, May 30, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE It s a family squabble and politics as usual in Leland, where in the latest salvo, Alderwoman Mala Brooks is again trying to stop her uncle from running against her. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Bill Hass on the ACC: Miami Knows How to Win the NCAA Baseball Prize That Keeps Eluding ACC Teams May 29, 2009
If UNC emerges from its regional, its No. 4 national seed will virtually assure that it hosts a Super Regional against the Greenville Regional winner. Tough East Carolina (42-16) and South Carolina (38-21) are considered the favorites there. (Theacc.com)
Gamecocks Prepare To Open Up Greenville Regional Against George Mason On Friday May 29, 2009
Greenville, N.C. - The South Carolina baseball team (38-21) has arrived in Greenville, N.C. and practiced on Thursday morning in preparation for the squad's opening round game on Friday vs. George Mason (42-12) with first pitch scheduled for 3 p.m. at Clark-LeClair Stadium on the campus of East Carolina University ... 2009 NCAA GREENVILLE (N.C.) REGIONAL SCHEDULE Each of the 16 regionals feature four teams, playing a double-elimination format ... 2009 NCAA GREENVILLE REGIONAL SCHEDULE. (Uscsports.com)
Georgia hopeful despite slump May 29, 2009
Clark-LeClair Stadium, Greenville, N.C.. - George Mason (42-12) vs. South Carolina (38-21) 3 p.m.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
False rumor fuels gas lines at Double Quick May 28, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE If one ever wants to draw a crowd, all that needs to be said is that gas is going for 35 cents per gallon. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Tillmon named School Board president May 28, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The School Board has a new president ... Henri Tillmon, formerly vice president, was confirmed Tuesday as the new president for the Greenville Public School Districts Board of Trustees after the board conducted its annual rotation of officers. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Sked/Bracket » May 27, 2009
2009 NCAA baseball tournament schedule and results - ESPN. Updated: May 26, 2009, 2:36 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Items auctioned, memories remain May 27, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... of Greenville DA/chef Frank Carlton ... GREENVILLE - As George Kelley stood outside the auction for the late Frank Carlton Monday morning, he was entertaining the possibility of buying some prints that he had framed earlier in life. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Hospital tax negotiations may not happen this session May 27, 2009
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Although a few top Mississippi lawmakers and lobbyists have said negotiations over a proposed 90 million hospital tax have failed, some representatives from Washington County still believe that a last-minute compromise may be reached, when the Legislature reconvenes after a two-week recess ... John Hines, D-Greenville, said, adding that he believes the tax would cripple the ability of hospitals in the Delta to... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Record-Tying Seven ACC Baseball Teams Land NCAA Berths May 26, 2009
Greenville Regional#1 East Carolina (42-17) vs. #4 Binghamton (29-20)#2 South Carolina (38-21) vs. #3 George Mason (42-12). Houston (Rice) Regional#1 Rice (39-15) vs. #4 Sam Houston St. (36-22)#2 Kansas St. (41-16-1) vs. #3 Xavier (38-19). (Theacc.com)
Catamount Baseball Season Ends on Monday; Seven to Play in Summer Leagues May 26, 2009
Finishing fourth in the regular season SoCon standings, the Catamounts (35-22) were considered a solid bubble team by most pundits entering the conference championship in Greenville, S.C. A convincing opening round win over fellow bubble-dweller, College of Charleston, continued to give WCU a thumbs up. Yet, a loss to regular season champion, Elon, and being eliminated by eighth-seeded Furman may have burst the proverbial bubble. (Catamountsports.com)
