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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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Crime report for 4/8
190 Reads
Posted On Sat, 04/10/2021 - 02:00 AM

GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
Terrilyn Polk, 41, 600 County Road 362, no driver’s license, no insurance, released on bond.
Javari Ramon Johnson, 20, 200 W. Adams Ave., simple assault (warrant), released on bond.
Frederick Stewart, 45, 400 Taylor Drive, suspended driver’s license, no insurance, released on bond.

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Police: 2 shootings may be linked
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer, 668 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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Police strategy: 2 patrol cars in each of 7 zones
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer, 303 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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State Auditor’s Office Returns Over $150,000 to Taxpayers in March
By Press Release - Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, 81 Reads
Posted On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 10:12 AM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi State Auditor:

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Crime report for 4/7
154 Reads
Posted On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 02:00 AM

LEFLORE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.
Jarvis Thurman, 34, 424. W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, trafficking a controlled substance (returned on a detainer), jailed.
Derrick Biles, 29, 1214 Booker Drive, disturbance of family, jailed.

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New Summit School operators allegedly fleeced the Mississippi Department of Education out of more than $2 million from 2017 to 2020 using a program that serves hospitalized children. They had been charging the program for over a decade.
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, 75 Reads
Posted On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 02:07 PM

New Summit School operators allegedly fleeced the Mississippi Department of Education out of more than $2 million from 2017 to 2020 using a program that serves hospitalized children. They had been charging the program for over a decade.

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Crime report for 4/6
125 Reads
Posted On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 02:00 AM

GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
Clinton Evans, 41, 124 County Road 109, suspended driver’s license, expired tag, no proof of insurance, released on bond.
Clifton Maurice Moore, 32, 203 Rising Sun Circle, no driver’s license, no proof of insurance, expired tag, released on own recognizance.

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Crime report for 4/6
124 Reads
Posted On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 08:50 PM

GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
Clinton Evans, 41, 124 County Road 109, suspended driver’s license, expired tag, no proof of insurance, released on bond.
Clifton Maurice Moore, 32, 203 Rising Sun Circle, no driver’s license, no proof of insurance, expired tag, released on own recognizance.

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Teenager shot on Broad Street
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer, 3493 Reads
Posted On Wed, 04/07/2021 - 04:15 PM

A male Greenwood teenager was shot several times on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon, just across the street from Threadgill Elementary School.

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Obituaries

Bettye Sue Bell Stevens

Bettye Sue Bell Stevens, 90, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her home in Drew surrounded… READ MORE

Dorcy Steed Blount
Dianne Garrett McClee
Steven Daniel Risher
Clora Norwood Jenkins
Raymond Thomas

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Teenager shot on Broad Street

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BREAKING: Tuesday’s primary election results
Greenwood City Council elections: 3 incumbents roll
Police: 2 shootings may be linked
Greased lightning: Plenty of talent in Pillow senior play
Surgeon says keto diet can help diabetics, overweight people, others

Teenager shot on Broad Street

A male Greenwood teenager was shot several times on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon, just across… READ MORE

2 disqualified from city races
BREAKING: Tuesday’s primary election results
Restaurant opens at former location of winery
Businesswoman made her mark in ag aviation, insurance
Edwin 'Ed' Wilburn Hooker III

Teenager shot on Broad Street

A male Greenwood teenager was shot several times on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon, just across… READ MORE

2 disqualified from city races
BREAKING: Tuesday’s primary election results
Restaurant opens at former location of winery
Businesswoman made her mark in ag aviation, insurance
Edwin 'Ed' Wilburn Hooker III

Teenager shot on Broad Street

A male Greenwood teenager was shot several times on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon, just across… READ MORE

2 disqualified from city races
BREAKING: Tuesday’s primary election results
Gun pulled during dispute at business
Restaurant opens at former location of winery
Businesswoman made her mark in ag aviation, insurance

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Charter school must improve to continue operating, board says

Despite pleas from school officials and a parent for a full five-year contract renewal, the… READ MORE

NCAA threatens to pull Mississippi college baseball regionals, other championships over trans athletes law
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : April 13, 2021
16 states back Alabama's challenge to Census privacy tool
Biden wants infrastructure deal, but GOP doubts persist
Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 3' game

Opinion

Not as bad as real Jim Crow

OXFORD — Joe Biden is yet to match Donald Trump on hyperbole, half-truths and outright lies, but he… READ MORE

Emergency powers should have limits
Income tax isn’t the problem
Time to let voters decide on Medicaid
Pay raise just the start
My Two Cents for Friday, April 9, 2021

Weddings & Engagements

Morrissey, Burks to wed May 15

Judy Vail Morrissey and Michael Thomas Morrissey III of Yazoo City announce the engagement and… READ MORE

Sullivan, Thornhill to wed April 10
Bowman, Bullock to wed May 22
Brooks, Pilgreen to exchange vows
Haggerty, Mayo to wed Dec. 12
Carnaggio, Hester to wed in November

Sports

NCAA threatens to pull Mississippi college baseball regionals, other championships over trans athletes law

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Governors said it may ban future… READ MORE

Prep track roundup: Elzy qualifies for 7 regional events, Pillow JV girls finish second
What went right, wrong in MVSU's 42-17 loss at Alabama State
What went right, wrong in MVSU's 42-17 loss at Alabama State
Nettles with 5 TDs, leads Alabama State over MVSU 42-17
Glass with 7 TDs, leads Alabama A&M over Jackson State 52-43

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