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State of Emergency Stalks Rivers as Political Thugs Attack Councils

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State of Emergency Stalks Rivers as Political Thugs Attack Councils

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Mayor to propose state of emergency dmonroe Fri, 07/11/2025 - 08:04 PM Greenwood Mayor Kenderick Cox is asking his police officers to take the streets back. To aid them, Cox plans to propose a state of emergency for the city and partner with Leflore County leadership to develop plans to address gun violence.Read more about Mayor to propose state of emergency Read more about Mayor to propose state of emergency356 views See the Story

3 From Area Competing for State Miss Hospitality Title

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3 From Area Competing for State Miss Hospitality Title

3 from area competing for state Miss Hospitality title MattWilliamson Fri, 07/11/2025 - 05:51 PM Three area contestants will compete next weekend alongside 44 other young ladies from across the state for the Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2025 title. Jordyn Nellum is representing Pike County, while Brentley Ann Johnston is representing Amite County and Hallie Holmes is representing Walthall County. Read more about 3 from area competing for state …See the Story

2 killed in Wednesday night shooting

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2 killed in Wednesday night shooting

2 killed in Wednesday night shooting rrobison Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:55 AM Two Greenwood men have been killed after a Wednesday night shooting. The victims were Lasine McKinnon, 48, and Demetrius McClain, 41. Both men died from gunshot wounds, Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders said. Read more about 2 killed in Wednesday night shooting Read more about 2 killed in Wednesday night shooting8608 views Read Article

Cox on firing 3 dept. heads: 'Different direction' needed

Cox on firing 3 dept. heads: 'Different direction' needed dmonroe Thu, 07/03/2025 - 07:00 PM Greenwood Mayor Kenderick Cox has kicked off his administration with a bang, firing three department heads and presenting his suggestions for other city positions.Read more about Cox on firing 3 dept. heads: 'Different direction' needed Read more about Cox on firing 3 dept. heads: 'Different direction' needed1437 viewsGreenwood, Mississippi · Greenwood Read Article

Top cyclist to visit Greenwood soon

Top cyclist to visit Greenwood soon dmonroe Wed, 07/02/2025 - 02:34 PM As riders prepare for the 18th annual Bikes, Blues & Bayous, a special guest will make a surprise appearance during packet pick-up day. Cycling legend Bill Humphreys will be at the scene for a meet-and-greet with participating cyclists. He said that he is looking forward to coming and experiencing Southern hospitality. Read more about Top cyclist to visit Greenwood soon Read…Greenwood, Mississippi · Greenwood Read Article

Henry Purnell Sr.: 1952-2025: Former police chief ‘ran a good, tight ship’

Henry Purnell Sr.: 1952-2025: Former police chief ‘ran a good, tight ship’ dmonroe Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:27 PM Henry Purnell Sr., a former Greenwood police chief, is remembered for his willingness to lend a hand to the community he knew well. Mr. Purnell died Saturday at the age of 72 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.Read more about Henry Purnell Sr.: 1952-2025: Former police chief ‘ran a good, tight ship’ Read more abo…Greenwood, Mississippi · Greenwood Read Article

Crime report for 6/27-7/1

Crime report for 6/27-7/1 rrobison Tue, 07/01/2025 - 06:45 PM GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT. ARRESTS Jeffery Johnson, 21, 618 Hunter Alley, domestic violence (simple assault), hold for Mississippi Department of Corrections. Brian G. Bell, 49, 505 Magnolia St., domestic violence (simple assault), jailed.Read more about Crime report for 6/27-7/1 Read more about Crime report for 6/27-7/1222 viewsGreenwood, Mississippi · Greenwood Read Article

A new Sprout on the block

A new Sprout on the block rrobison Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:04 PM As a teenager, Mary Clyde King never thought that she would become an entrepreneur one day. Throughout her high school years and even after, she gravitated toward retail because of her love for clothes. Now, at 33, she is a successful entrepreneur selling high-end children’s clothing at her very own business, Sprout.Read more about A new Sprout on the block Read more about A new Spro…Entrepreneurs · Greenwood Read Article

Honoring former police chief

Honoring former police chief rrobison Fri, 06/27/2025 - 08:31 PM The North Carrollton mayor and Board of Aldermen passed a resolution in honor of Coy Lee Keys’ service as the interim police chief of North Carrollton and his law enforcement career throughout Carroll and Leflore counties.Read more about Honoring former police chief Read more about Honoring former police chief313 viewsGreenwood, Mississippi · Greenwood See the Story

Itta Bena’s new mayor, board to be sworn in

Itta Bena’s new mayor, board to be sworn in rrobison Fri, 06/27/2025 - 08:30 PM Dr. Mary Tyes-Williams will be sworn in next week as the new mayor of Itta Bena. Her opponent, incumbent Mayor Reginald Freeman, missed Monday’s deadline to contest the election. Freeman, who was seeking a second term, lost the June 3 election by three votes. Tyes-Williams received 198 votes to Freeman’s 195.Read more about Itta Bena’s new mayor, board to be sworn …Greenwood, Mississippi · Greenwood Read Article

Greenwood Woman Shot Outside Restaurant; Two in Custody

GREENWOOD, Miss.–Two people are under arrest in the shooting of a woman in the parking lot of No Way Jose on West Park Ave. in Greenwood. Police told the Greenwood Commonwealth newspaper that a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old both turned themselves in Tuesday night. Police declined any further identification. The victim was identified as Keyara McCline, 24, of Greenwood. Witnesses told police that a silver car pulled up and someone inside started …Greenwood, Mississippi · Greenwood See the Story

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