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    Football season over for Leland Cubs  Nov 22, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A request for an injunction to get the Leland High School Cubs reinstated to the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) playoffs has been denied by a Hinds County judge. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    SWAT team set to become part of police force  Nov 22, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Three weeks into his new job as head of Greenville's police department, Chief Charles Patterson has a big item at the top of his agenda: creating a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit ... The Greenville City Council recently mandated that all city departments cut their budgets by 4 percent, forcing the police department to slash more than 280,000 of spending. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Cubs fight back  Nov 21, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE It's been a rough week, Eugene Sanders, Leland High School football coach, said Wednesday night during halftime of the girls basketball team he also coaches ... exclaimed Greenville Christian head coach Del Thornton. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    LHS supporters seek legal advice  Nov 21, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE What started as a petition drive to reinstate the Leland High School football team into the high school playoffs may end in legal action. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Police search scares family  Nov 21, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... They replied, Greenville Police and Sheriff's Department ... n Letters can be sent to The Editor, Delta Democrat Times, P.O. Box 1618, Greenville, MS, 38702 or delivered to the newspaper during regular business hours. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Letters to the editor (Nov. 20)  Nov 21, 2008
    Why did the Gazette-Times think it was newsworthy that a Catholic priest in Greenville, S.C., told his parishioners that they must be contrite about voting for Barack Obama because Obama has said that the difficult decision on abortion should be made by the woman within the limits of existing federal law. It will be newsworthy when a Catholic congregation refuses to support their church hierarchy until the church recognizes that support for contraception will decrease the rate of abortions. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Nova Biosource Fuels Addresses Cold Soak Filtration Specifications  Nov 20, 2008
    In particular, it is completing the final testing and performance requirements related to the construction of its 60 million gallon per year biodiesel refinery in Seneca, Illinois, commencing the marketing of 10 million gallons per year of biodiesel to be obtained pursuant to its off-take agreement with the Scott Petroleum biodiesel refinery in Greenville, Mississippi and investing to improve the profitability of its 10 million gallon per year biodiesel refinery in Clinton, Iowa. Nova's business... (PR Newswire)

    Charges against Greenville PD officer dropped  Nov 20, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Charges against a Greenville police officer for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a accident were dropped Tuesday ... Washington County Justice Court judge Cedric Bush dismissed the charges against Gregory Michael Muirhead, a first class officer who has worked for the Greenville Police Department for two years. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Council members debate infrastructure concerns  Nov 20, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Infrastructure concerns dominated Tuesday's city council meeting as council members approved sewer repairs and City Hall equipment upgrades and discussed downtown improvement. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Wandering Devils face gelling Griz  Nov 20, 2008
    And even that game, Dec. 20 against Tennessee-Chattanooga, will be in Greenville, rather than on their home court in Itta Bena. And the road has not been kind to the Devils. (Missoulian, MT)

    Emerging aquaculture industry?  Nov 19, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE With the catfish industry in turmoil and fuel prices in flux, an Arizona-based energy company has a plan for Mississippi's catfish farmers: transform their ponds into biofuel farms. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Open house creates Warfield memories  Nov 19, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... To Greenville Motor Sports and Lynn's Cycle for providing those demo rides ... To Mixon Concrete, Jimmy Welding, Greenville Steel all those professional people who helped make your park what it is. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Washington County leaders applaud Lewis  Nov 18, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE In his more than 70 years of service to the Greenville community, George Lewis has received several awards ... Ben Benjy Nelken who, along with CVB cofounders Terry Keesee and Barthell Joseph and current CVB executive director Wesley Smith, presented Lewis with the plaque said it was important for Greenville to show its appreciation for Lewis, especially considering his age and declining health. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Two Port City fires damage homes, but result in no injuries  Nov 18, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Greenville Fire Department responded to two house fires this morning, which both caused severe damage to the homes but resulted in no injuries. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    E.E. Bass building bursting at the seams  Nov 16, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Trying to accommodate all of the activities going on at the E.E. Cultural Arts Center is like trying to stuff 20 pounds worth of grocery into a five pound bag ... Within the last two weeks, the building has played host to internationally renowned pianist Steve Ross, A Taste of Greenville, the American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast art exhibit, pottery workshops, drama workshops and after school... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    MUW president fighting to change university's 34-year-old moniker  Nov 16, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Mississippi University for Women president Claudia Limbert wants to change the name of the 124-year-old school she leads. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Chiefs lose Washington in state championship game  Nov 16, 2008
    The Magnolia Heights Chiefs football team, having won the first round of the playoffs, played the Washington Generals of Greenville for the Academy State AAA, Division 2 Championship, Friday, November 14, at Mississippi College in Clinton. The Chiefs lost to Washington 26-7. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)

    Prop 8 Dissenters March In Cities Across Country  Nov 16, 2008
    In South Carolina, one man who passed by a Greenville protest said he doesn't support the marches. "I don't agree with some of their signs, because the signs equate anyone who opposes their point of view as hating," Dave Ashburn said. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Friday's Major College Basketball Scores  Nov 15, 2008
    Winthrop 67, North Greenville 42. MIDWEST. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Officials aim to improve infant mortality rate  Nov 15, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A new state health department program is aiming to improve Mississippi's standing in a ranking where it has long placed worst in the nation: infant mortality. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Greenville police make drug bust at local motel  Nov 15, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Greenville police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call at a local motel Wednesday ended up making a drug bust when they discovered methamphetamines in one of the rooms ... Troy Tucker, 25, and Tabitha Knight, 28, both of Greenville, were arrested around 5:30 p.m. after the police found crystal meth and drug-making ingredients in their room at the Express Inn, 2500 U.S. 82 E., according to GPD's... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    East Webster ready to make serious state title run  Nov 14, 2008
    When it comes to playing Shaw, which finished fourth in Class A, Region 2 behind Ray Brooks, Greenville St. Joseph, and Drew, Carden knows there will be an unknown factor going into the playoffs. It s one of those things that you wonder how you respond when you go against some real good and strong competition, Carden said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Greenville officials plan for cutbacks  Nov 14, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Greenville city government department heads are preparing to trim their budgets by 4 percent as they try to avoid cutting staff ... Greenville's Mid-Delta Regional Airport has cut nearly 40,000 from its budget by allotting less money to fuel costs which have declined dramatically in recent weeks and equipment repairs. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Cats set for round one with Greenville St. Joe  Nov 14, 2008
    GREENVILLE - Calhoun City (8-2, 8-2) will come off their bye week and hit the road against Greenville St Joseph Christian School (9-1, 9-1) in the opening round of the 1A North State Playoffs. The Greenville St Joseph Fighting Irish are led by senior running back Ladarius Perkins who was recently selected as a Mississippi All-Star in the upcoming Mississippi vs. Alabama All-Star Football game. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)

    Competitive soccer in Columbus to be united  Nov 13, 2008
    The teams will practice every Tuesday and will play 25 to 30 matches this season against teams from Starkville, Saltillo, Oxford, Meridian, Amory, Greenville, and many others. The season, which begins Dec. 6 in Greenville, will run through the spring, when the club will participate in the President's Cup in May. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

     Time To Get The Blues  Nov 13, 2008
    Ford lives in Greenville with his girlfriend Stella. Eden Brent. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)

    Angels on Earth  Nov 13, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Mary Kate Rushing is an 8-year-old sweetheart from Greenville who is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia at St. Jude Hospital in Memphis ... A very special thanks goes out to the people of Greenville for without you this wouldn't have been possible. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Charity organizations feeling the squeeze as holiday season approaches  Nov 13, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Sponsors of this year's annual Salvation Army Fall Toy Run (pictured from left), Pam Cockrell, Donna Lewis, Captains Don and Kelley New, Jeff and Glenda Tarver of Greenville Motor Sports, are ready for this season's event, set to take place Saturday ... GREENVILLE As the national, state and local economies experience a severe downturn, countless agencies and services find themselves strapped for cash. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Police investigate armed robbery  Nov 13, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Greenville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a gas station Tuesday night. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Programs that give back to those who have given so much  Nov 12, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan do not have to make the transition to civilian life on their own ... Greenville's community-based outpatient clinic, 1502 S. Colorado St., is the only VA clinic in the Delta. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Weekend blaze leaves woman in hospital  Nov 11, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A weekend house fire left a woman in critical condition and her house severely damaged ... The Greenville Fire Department responded to a call from 620 McAllister St. around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday and extinguished a large fire in the kitchen within minutes, according to assistant fire chief Kenneth Baker. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Cascio reflects on WWII experience  Nov 11, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE It was a hazy, dark November morning in 1942. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Winners crowned in first Miss Greene County pageant  Nov 11, 2008
    5LiteFM and The Greenville Press. Pictures from this year s pageant were taken by V. James DiPerna Photography and can be viewed at. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Billy Tucker  Nov 11, 2008
    Honorable mention: (Greenville, Fla ... Honorable mention: Chris Thompson (Greenville, Fla. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    High School Football Playoffs  Nov 10, 2008
    Class 1ANorthShaw (6-4) at East Webster (10-0)Calhoun City (8-2) at Greenville St. Joseph (9-1)Smithville (8-3) at Ray Brooks (10-0)Drew (8-2) at Vardaman (8-3)SouthStringer (7-3) at Durant (11-0)Sebastopol (8-2) at Mount Olive (10-1)Nanih Waiya (7-4) at Puckett (10-0)Bogue Chitto (8-3) at Weir (9-2). Second Round4ANorthWest Lauderdale (8-3) at Shannon (10-1)Lafayette County (7-4) at Pearl (9-2)Itawamba AHS (10-1) at Noxubee Co. (10-0)Vicksburg (9-2) at New Hope (7-4)SouthPicayune (9-2) at Wayne... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    AG to seek new trial date for tax collector  Nov 9, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Though state prosecutors failed to secure a guilty verdict in Washington County tax collector Patricia Lee's fraud trial last week, Attorney General Jim Hood said the case is not closed ... Walls also called on the attorney general's office to prosecute Greenville attorney Mike Boyd and Leland resident Bridgette Adley, the two Washington County residents who admitted to filing false affidavits in order to get... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Arts Council holds fundraiser to support reconstruction efforts  Nov 9, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Lee Margaret Hamilton, community arts coordinator for the Greenville Arts Council, unpacks crates of artwork Friday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming exhibit, American Masters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which will be held in conjunction with the organization's fundraising concert featuring Steve Ross Saturday night ... GREENVILLE Last December, legendary cabaret performer Steve Ross played a concert in... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Pirates survive another scare  Nov 9, 2008
    GREENVILLE For the second consecutive week, Ben Hartman was the overtime hero. After missing a 43-yard field goal on the last play of regulation, Hartman redeemed himself by splitting the uprights from 27 yards out in the extra session, to help East Carolina survive a scare from Marshall and jump into the driver s seat in the race for Conference USA s East Division crown, with a 19-16 win over the Thundering Herd at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Saturday afternoon. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Main Street Greenville gears up to host annual holiday tasting  Nov 8, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Area chefs and restaurant owners, including (from left) Chef Moulay, Leslie Fairley, Louisa Huang, Sharon and Danny Peeples, Jo Harris and Chris Hamilton, are gearing up for next week's Taste of Greenville event, sponsored by Main Street Greenville ... GREENVILLE The historic Armitage Hershel Carousel will be the centerpiece of this year's Taste of Greenville hosted by Main Street Greenville. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Tax collector trial ends in hung jury  Nov 8, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE After nearly two days of testimony and one hour of jury deliberations, Washington County tax collector Patricia Lee's fraud trial ended in a hung jury on Thursday ... The state's case against Lee centered around the car tags of Mike Boyd, a Greenville attorney, and Bridgette Adley, a Leland resident. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Nov. 7, 2008  Nov 8, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Thanks, Ben, for the first 30 years in Greenville ... I saw your billboard the other day thanking Greenville for 30 years. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Specifics missing  Nov 8, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868. Editorials. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 (72)  Nov 8, 2008
    WATERLOO Charlena Carthon, 86, of 615 Glenwood St., died Oct. 31 at Allen Hospital of natural causes; services 11 a.m. today at Garden View Chapel at Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the auspices of Sanders Funeral Service, 232-5667; memorials to the family at P.O. Box 1651, Greenville, MS 38702. WATERLOO Norma J. Jacobson, 76, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Allen Memorial Hospital following a long illness; services 11 a.m. Monday at Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel, 233-3146, with... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Updated Playoffs Schedule  Nov 8, 2008
    Shaw (Region 2, #4) at East Webster (Region 1, #1)Calhoun City (Region 1, #3) at Greenville St. Joseph (Region 2, #2)Smithville (Region 1, #4) at Benoit Brooks (Region 2, #1)Drew (Region 2, #3) at Vardman (Region 1, #2)Stringer (Region 4, #4) at Durant (Region 3, #1)Sebastopol (Region 3, #3) at Moint Olive (Region 4, #2)Nanih Waiya (Region 3, #4) at Puckett (Region 4, #1)Bogue Chitto (Region 4, #3) at Weir (Region 3, #2). ACADEMY AAA, Division I championship game. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    More High School Football Photos  Nov 8, 2008
    Madison Central - Greenville Weston ... Clinton - Greenville Weston ... Northwest Rankin - Greenville Weston. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Mom and Pop meat market with touch of nostalgia (11/05)  Nov 7, 2008
    I m from Queens, N.Y., and my wife, Melissa, is a Mississippi Delta girl from Greenville. Lindner began working at a butcher shop in New York City at the age of 13. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Leading Edge leading the way to new jobs  Nov 7, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The merger between Delta and Northwest Airlines will bring more than 200 new jobs to the Greenville area ... Leading Edge Aviation Services, a California-based aircraft-painting company that has a facility in Greenville, won a contract to paint formerly Northwest planes with the Delta Airlines logo, Greenville Mayor Heather McTeer Hudson and Leading Edge CEO W. Mike Manclark announced at Wednesday's city... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Alleged gun-ring suspect surrenders  Nov 7, 2008
    were arrested in Mississippi and appeared in U.S. District Court in Greenville. They would be brought to Chicago to answer the charges, officials said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Gist, Jackson take race for election commissioner  Nov 6, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Washington County has two new election commissioners today, following a race that was plagued with problems from its very inception. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Wicker holds onto Senate seat  Nov 6, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... I am a mainstream, conservative Mississippi Republican, Wicker said in an October campaign stop in Greenville. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Corinth new No. 1 in Class 3A  Nov 6, 2008
    Others receiving votes: St. Joseph, Greenville 24. Class 2ASchool W-L Pts Prv1. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Mississippi processes Obama's epic victory  Nov 6, 2008
    Clarke Reed, 68, of Greenville, a prominent Republican and businessman, put it this way: "There's nothing for Republicans to do but hope for the best. "We're irrelevant to this thing. They (Democrats) don't need us, and I think it will be a couple of years before they start paying attention to Republicans. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Greenvillians turn out in droves to cast their ballots in historic election  Nov 5, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... The lines were long at St. James' Episcopal Church this morning as Greenville residents gathered to cast their votes ... GREENVILLE Polling places across Greenville reported record turnouts today as local residents lined up to cast their votes in this year's historic presidential election. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Greenville school bus, motorcycle collide  Nov 5, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A school bus carrying a dozen children struck a motorcyclist on Monday, resulting in no citations or major injuries ... The bus, driven by Hattie Spears, 57, pulled onto Mississippi 1 from Causley Street around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, hitting a motorcycle driven by Gus Bell, 30, according to Greenville Police Department's Capt. Andrew Kaho. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    'Tremendous' votes  Nov 5, 2008
    They rallied in Olive Branch, Greenville, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian, Columbus and Tupelo. The winner of today's special election will serve the final four years of Lott's six-year term. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    We all count: Voters take duty very seriously  Nov 5, 2008
    He grew up in Greenville. His father is of Iraqi extraction. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Musgrove, Wicker make push for votes  Nov 4, 2008
    Musgrove is holding rallies in Olive Branch, Greenville, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian, Columbus and Tupelo. Wicker will also make stops in many of the same cities. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Delta Queen riverboat visits Greenville  Nov 3, 2008
    Former Greenville Mayor Paul Artman was set Sunday to lead the ships' passengers on a tour of Washington County that included visits to Leland's Kermit the Frog Museum. "This is a chance for the Delta Queen to say 'thank you' to communities like Greenville that have welcomed her for so many years," the ship's historian Bill Weimuth said ... The Delta Queen hasn't been to Greenville since 2004. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Man wounded in Halloween robbery  Nov 2, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Authorities are investigating the assault of a Greenville man that occurred on Halloween night ... Capt. Andrew Kahn with the Greenville Police Department said Joe Hall, 46, sustained a gunshot wound as a result of a robbery at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday night. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Wicker, Musgrove speak to supporters in Port City  Nov 2, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE In the Senate race between interim U.S. Sen ... And on Friday morning, Wicker and Musgrove started their days in the same way: with back-to-back appearances at the Washington County Courthouse in Greenville. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    He filters politics out of economics of aging  Nov 2, 2008
    "The first thing is for the politicians to get together and think seriously about how we are going to solve these problems," Clark told a session at the N.C. Conference on Aging in Greenville on Tuesday. "I would like to address Social Security and get it off the table, so we can move forward and address Medicare."Hikes in WyomingAfter childhood and college years in small-town Mississippi, Clark chose Duke for graduate studies and has made his home in North Carolina ever since. (News & Observer)

    Blaze ignites at local nursing home  Nov 1, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE An electrical fire at a nursing home on Wednesday sent one woman to the hospital but resulted in no major injuries ... The Greenville Fire Department responded to a call from the Arnold Avenue Nursing Home, 402 Arnold Ave., around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to fire department Capt. Donald Clay. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Warfield Point Park to host open house Sunday  Nov 1, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Walley Morse is hard pressed to think of a spot on the lower Mississippi River that is as pretty as Warfield Point Park ... Morse encourages those attending Sunday's open house to stay until 5:30 p.m., when the legendary Delta Queen and its sister ship the American Queen are expected to sail past on its way out of Greenville after a day of activities throughout Washington County. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Oct. 31, 2008  Nov 1, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Letters to the Editor may be mailed to P.O. Box 1618, Greenville, MS 38702. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Why I support Obama  Nov 1, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Victor McTeer is a Greenville attorney. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Patricia Lee trial postponed for third time  Oct 31, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Former tax collector Patricia Lee's Washington County Circuit Court trial has been postponed for the third time, according to the state attorney general's office. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Safety a priority this Halloween  Oct 31, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Officer Stephen Blasingame, stationed at the Greenville Police Department's sub station inside the Greenville Mall, holds up samples of the Halloween safety material available free to the public ... GREENVILLE With Halloween one day away, Greenville's leaders have safety on their minds. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Canton High forfeits 3 wins  Oct 31, 2008
    They beat Tylertown 28-21 on Sept. 12 and beat Greenville-Weston 20-19 on Sept. 5. The win moves Greenville to 2-7. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Crossing guard, student injured in car accident  Oct 30, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A car accident near St. Joseph Catholic School on Tuesday sent a student and a crossing guard to the hospital ... Crossing guard James Kersh, 23, was directing traffic outside of St. Joseph on VFW Road around 3:15 p.m. when he signaled a white vehicle to stop and motioned for green one to go, according to Greenville Police Department's Capt. Andrew Kaho. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Riverboat to stop in Greenville  Oct 30, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Both the Mississippi Queen (left) and Delta Queen were docked on the Greenville waterfront in this June 2000 file photograph ... The Delta Queen is set to stop in Greenville on Sunday, marking perhaps its last trip to the Port City. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    State dropout prevention plan setting an example  Oct 29, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE Mississippi's efforts to prevent high school dropouts have received recognition from a national education advocacy group ... But while the state as a whole may be enjoying lower dropout rates, Greenville area public schools saw their dropout rates increase between 2006 and 2007. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Additional charges filed in runaway case  Oct 29, 2008
    The the suspects abandoned the girls in Greenville, Miss. Information from: Alexandria Daily Town Talk. (KSLA.com, LA)

    Candidates gear up as Election Day nears  Oct 28, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE With eight days to go until Election Day, only one major Mississippi race remains close enough to generate national interest: the battle between Sen. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Evacuees make a Habitat home in Greenville  Oct 28, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Habitat for Humanity homeowner Michelle Simmons (right) passes hurricane straps up to volunteer Valerie Pennington during Saturday's habitat work day on May Street in Greenville ... Moving north, she landed a job at the Greenville J.C. Penney in November of 2005. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Historic Delta Queen on last Mississippi River cruise  Oct 28, 2008
    Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Local FEMA disaster office to close Friday  Oct 26, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Federal Emergency Management Agency's local Disaster Recovery Center is set to close on Friday. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Bright spots in dim economy  Oct 26, 2008
    Steel Development Co. is building a $175 million facility in Amory, Mars Foods announced a $35 million expansion in Greenville, and auto supplier Toyota Tsusho will bring up to 70 jobs to Blue Springs, said Gray Swoope, executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. "Companies are making very large capital investments that create very high-paying jobs," Swoope said of the new manufacturing positions being created at places such as the Steel Development Co., Severcorr and General... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Mars announces $7 million distribution expansion  Oct 25, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Local and state officials gathered Thursday at Mars Food, Inc. in Greenville to celebrate the company's 30th anniversary in the Port City ... Attending the festivities were (from left) Ronnie Taylor, plant director of the Greenville Mars facility, Board of Supervisors president Paul Watson, Greenville mayor Heather Hudson, Gov. Haley Barbour and Congressman Bennie Thompson. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    McCain news more negative  Oct 24, 2008
    Like during Palin s first stop in the state at a Greenville rally on Oct. 7, when she continued trying to smear Obama over his tenuous connection to Bill Ayers. With uniformed service members standing in the crowd behind her, she again peddled her discredited attack line that Obama was palling around with terrorists by asking, He didn t know that he had launched his political career in the living room of a domestic terrorist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    City struggles with recent economic downturn  Oct 24, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE The Greenville City Council faced the effects of the economic downturn at its meeting on Tuesday as community and council members protested the aftermath of recent city budget cuts ... Greenville expanded its budget for the fiscal year that began this month, from last year's 18 million to 18. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

     Time To Get The Blues  Oct 23, 2008
    Ford lives in Greenville with his girlfriend Stella. Eden Brent. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)

    Mars celebrates 30 years in the Port City  Oct 23, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... People from across the community of Greenville visiting Wal-Mart on Mississippi 1 Tuesday afternoon had the opportunity to check out the Mars No. 18 NASCAR race car ... GREENVILLE A lot has changed since 1978. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Violence erupts at Riverside High School  Oct 23, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... I just felt like the school wasn't secure at the time, said Lee Gordon, chief of the Greenville Fire Department and a Riverside parent who took both of his children home after the fight. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Gonzalez pleads guilty for employment of illegal aliens  Oct 22, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... Tarrasco Steel owner Jose S. Gonzalez exits the Federal Building and Courthouse in this Greenville, Thursday August 23, 2007 file photograph ... GREENVILLE A Greenville businessman accused of hiring undocumented immigrants for bridge construction projects faces probation, fines and profit forfeiture after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges in federal court. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Weekend shoot out results in boy's death  Oct 22, 2008
    Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868 ... GREENVILLE A 12-year-old boy died Monday night following a weekend shoot-out at his home ... Police were called to 872 N. Theobald Sunday at approximately 8 p.m. and discovered that the child had been shot in the head as the result of altercation that took place between his 15-year-old brother and Kenneth Harper, 32, of Greenville, Greenville Police Department Capt. Andrew Kaho said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

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