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Greenwood, Mississippi · GreenwoodGREENWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested a 22-year-old man, who was wanted in connection to a homicide in Greenwood. Agents said Charlie Ivory was arrested in Greenwood on July 17 after a fugitive investigation. He was wanted by the Leflore County Sheriff's Office for murder, felony fleeing and receiving stolen property.
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US Marshals Capture Man in Connection to Greenwood Homicide
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Greenwood, Mississippi · GreenwoodBoard faces decision on youth detention site
dmonroe Tue, 07/29/2025 - 07:26 PM
The Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center will continue operating through September, but county supervisors face a decision on whether to fund the facility in next year’s budget.Read more about Board faces decision on youth detention site Read more about Board faces decision on youth detention site143 viewsRead Article
Board faces decision on youth detention site

Greenwood, Mississippi · GreenwoodEmmett Chassaniol Jr.: 1939-2025: Longtime cotton broker mourned
dmonroe Tue, 07/29/2025 - 07:22 PM
Emmett Chassaniol Jr. is remembered by his wife for his commitment to the cotton business and commitment to others. “We were so astounded at the number of people who came to the visitation,” said Mr. Chassaniol’s wife, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol. “Emmett would have loved to have talked to everybody. He hated to miss a good party.”Read more about…Read Article