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2 arrested in Rising Sun shooting
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer
Thu,05/27/21-2:00AM , 2937 Reads
The Leflore County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two Greenwood men in connection with a fatal shooting incident Tuesday night in the Rising Sun community.
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Update: 2 arrested in shooting death of Greenwood toddler
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer
Wed,05/26/21-5:57PM , 17952 Reads
The Leflore County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two Greenwood men in connection with a fatal shooting incident Tuesday night in the Rising Sun community.
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Man charged with murder; shooting victim wasn't the target, police say
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer
Wed,05/26/21-2:00AM , 108870 Reads
A 21-year-old Greenwood man has been charged with murder in the death of a 19-year-old Itta Bena woman who was shot late Thursday, Deputy Police Chief Marvin Hammond said Tuesday.
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Greenwood Mayor Carolyn McAdams, standing behind the podium, speaks during a press conference the city held Tuesday afternoon in front of City Hall in reference to gun violence. Standing behind her, from left, are council members Charles McCoy and Ronnie Stevenson, Greenwood Police Chief Terrence Craft and Lt. Edgar Gibson, a police detective. (Gerard Edic)

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Mayor: Violence 'sad, senseless'; Craft says gunfire incident illustrates issues
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer
Wed,05/26/21-2:00AM , 3825 Reads
Greenwood Police Chief Terrence Craft said Tuesday that an incident of gunfire Monday night illustrates an important concern for those fighting violent crime in Greenwood.
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