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Tony McClendon, an EMT with Pafford EMS ambulance service, looks down Saturday at the Yazoo River near downtown Greenwood for signs of a floating body. (By Tim Kalich)

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Authorities searching Yazoo River for possible drowning victim

Sat,08/14/21-12:19PM, 5,882 Reads
Leflore County authorities were searching the Yazoo River Saturday after receiving a report of a possible drowning near Greenwood.
Shortly before noon, Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders said she had received no report of a body being recovered.
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Kenterius Wright and Daquarius Wright, two brothers, have been arrested in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of Paul's Jewelry store owner Jamie Iverson.

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Captured: Tip leads to the arrest of two men in connection with Jamie Iverson murder

By RECARDO THOMAS, EMMERICH NEWSPAPERS RECARDO THOMAS, EMMERICH NEWSPAPERS
Wed,04/28/21-3:01PM, 5,880 Reads 280,236 Statewide
A tip called in to law enforcement officers has led to the arrest of two people in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of businesswoman Jamie Iverson.
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Wade Litton, right, the incoming president of Delta Council, presents a plaque of recognition to the outgoing president, Patrick Johnson, during Friday’s annual meeting in Cleveland of the regional economic development organization. Litton, the CEO of Greenwood-based Wade Inc., is the first third-generation president in the 87-year history of Delta Council. (By Tim Kalich)

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Moving forward: Delta Council holds 87th annual meeting

By KEVIN EDWARDS KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Sat,06/18/22-2:00AM, 5,870 Reads
CLEVELAND — Patrick Johnson, outgoing president of the Delta Council, says he has high hopes for the Mississippi Delta’s future.
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Cox to nominate Bedell for interim chief

By KEVIN EDWARDS KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Wed,07/09/25-2:00AM, 5,867 Reads
Mayor Kenderick Cox plans to nominate Demetrice Bedell to temporarily head the Greenwood Police Department while a search for a permanent chief is made.
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