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Another motion to close juvenile site fails
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,05/07/25-2:00AM , 2017 Reads
The Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center remains a point of contention for county supervisors as a motion to close the facility failed Monday.
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Crime report for 5/5-5/6
Wed,05/07/25-2:00AM , 1998 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Tommekko Darby, 45, 1301 Oak St., Grenada, contempt of court (six counts), released on own recognizance.
Katrina Lott, 50, 111 Noel St., contempt of court (two counts), released on own recognizance.
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Crime Report For 5/1-5/2
Sat,05/03/25-2:00AM , 2126 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Branden Thomas, 33, 3638 36th St., Conway, Arkansas, receiving stolen property, jailed.
Tysheiara Pitts, 25, 5768 County Road 167, Itta Bena, driving without a license, no insurance, no seat belt, child restraint violation, released on own recognizance.
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Murder trial delayed; too few for jury
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Fri,05/02/25-2:00AM , 7250 Reads
Another murder trial didn’t start this week because a 12-person jury could not be assembled from those who showed up for jury duty.
The issue is becoming more common, Circuit Judge Margaret Carey-McCray said Thursday morning.
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Sunrise: 7:16 AM
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