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Head coach Vincent Dancy’s Delta Devils are 1-3 this season, with the lone win coming via forfeit from Alcorn State. (Photo by Andy Lo)

What went right, wrong in MVSU's 42-17 loss at Alabama State
By RILEY OVEREND, READ MORE > 166 Reads
Posted On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 02:00 AM
The Mississippi Valley State football team faced off against another Southwestern Athletic Conference title contender on Saturday, hanging with host Alabama State for three quarters before a fourth quarter collapse sealed a 42-17 defeat for the Delta Devils.
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Police: 2 shootings may be linked
By GERARD EDIC, READ MORE > 677 Reads
Posted On Sat, 04/10/2021 - 02:00 AM
The Greenwood Police Department has taken possession of a black sedan that authorities believe was involved in Wednesday’s shooting of a male teenager.
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Prep track roundup: Elzy qualifies for 7 regional events, Pillow JV girls finish second
By CALVIN STEVENS, READ MORE > 117 Reads
Posted On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 02:00 AM
The Amanda Elzy girls and boys track team qualified in seven events for this weekend’s Region 3 meet to be held at Winona High School.
The Lady Panthers and Panthers competed at the Division 3-3A meet Saturday at Winona.
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Crime Report for 4/9-4/11
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Posted On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 02:00 AM
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
Willie Turner, 61, 1005 Mississippi Ave., possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, released on bond.
Lewis Jones, 23, 606 East Ave., malicious mischief, simple assault, released on bond.
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Police strategy: 2 patrol cars in each of 7 zones
By GERARD EDIC, READ MORE > 304 Reads
Posted On Sat, 04/10/2021 - 02:00 AM
In an effort to reduce response times for emergencies, the Greenwood Police Department has implemented a new policing strategy.
Under this initiative, which went into effect Friday, the city is divided into seven zones, and two patrol cars are placed in each one, Deputy Police Chief Marvin Hammond said.
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What went right, wrong in MVSU's 42-17 loss at Alabama State

Police: 2 shootings may be linked

Prep track roundup: Elzy qualifies for 7 regional events, Pillow JV girls finish second

Crime Report for 4/9-4/11

Police strategy: 2 patrol cars in each of 7 zones

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