Delta Democrat Times

07/17/2025

The Greenville City Council addressed key municipal issues Tuesday night, including budget planning, infrastructure upgrades, and public safety updates, during a packed meeting that also emphasized resident involvement in city decision-making.

07/17/2025

Greenville High School's upcoming senior, Zara Washington, and St. Joseph High School's upcoming Junior, Michael Columbus, were selected to participate in the Haber Career Days program sponsored by the USTA, accompanied by their NJTL tennis Coach, Christopher Adams. The pair was nominated and selected by Birlette Jelks, Chapter leader of the Greenville CTA/NJTL.

Greenville High School's upcoming senior, Zara Washington, and St. Joseph High School's upcoming Junior, Michael Columbus, were selected to participate in the Haber Career Days program sponsored by the USTA, accompanied by their NJTL tennis Coach, Christopher Adams. The pair was nominated and select...

07/17/2025

Rotarian Katherine Shamoon was awarded a Challenge Coin, which represents a person’s exemplary performance in a time of crisis, from the American Red Cross. Katherine and her mother, Susan, both went above and beyond the call of duty to assist those in need around the Rolling Fork area following the tornadoes for weeks.

Rotarian Katherine Shamoon was awarded a Challenge Coin, which represents a person’s exemplary performance in a time of crisis, from the American Red Cross. Katherine and her mother, Susan, both went above and beyond the call of duty to assist those in need around the Rolling Fork area following t...

07/17/2025

In the wake of the March 2023 tornado that devastated Rolling Fork and Silver City, Leland Presbyterian Church, just 40 minutes north, quickly mobilized to help. Church members opened their doors to volunteers, coordinated donations, and began laying the groundwork for a long-term disaster recovery ministry.

In the wake of the March 2023 tornado that devastated Rolling Fork and Silver City, Leland Presbyterian Church, just 40 minutes north, quickly mobilized to help. Church members opened their doors to volunteers, coordinated donations, and began laying the groundwork for a long-term disaster recovery....

07/17/2025

Washington County Workforce Participation Lags Nation, State

In addition to having one of Mississippi’s highest unemployment rates, Washington County continues to trail both the state and national averages in workforce participation.

07/17/2025

The Greenville College Access and Attainment Network (GCAAN) Summer Internship Program brought books to life Tuesday afternoon during its “Get Lit for Literacy!” event, hosted at the Percy Library in downtown Greenville.

07/17/2025

Mayor Errick D. Simmons has issued a public health advisory following confirmation from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) that two mosquito pools in Greenville have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

07/16/2025

The City of Greenville has announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s official selection of Denver Air Connection (DAC) to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) through public charter flights at the Greenville Mid-Delta Airport (GLH), beginning October 1, 2025.

07/16/2025

Editorial from Greenwood Commonwealth: Donald Trump's megabill is designed to discourage Mississippi and the other nine holdout states from expanding Medicaid, but there are still good reasons, including economic ones, to do so.

07/16/2025

Services for Frank Bennett Powers will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 17, at 10 am. Visitation will be at 9 am in the church Parlor. Frank will be buried in Glenwild Cemetery in Utica. Boone Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Services for Frank Bennett Powers will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, July 17, at 10 am. Visitation will be at 9 am in the church Parlor. Frank will be buried in Glenwild Cemetery in Utica. Boone Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

07/16/2025

Phield Parish, III passed away on July 3, 2025, at an assisted living facility in Southaven. Funeral services were held on July 12, 2025, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church at 11 am.

Phield Parish, III was born December 7, 1937, to Field Parish Jr and Annie Bell Parish in Lake Village, Arkansas.

Phield Parish, III passed away on July 3, 2025, at an assisted living facility in Southaven. Funeral services were held on July 12, 2025, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church at 11 am. Phield Parish, III was born December 7, 1937, to Field Parish Jr and Annie Bell Parish in Lake Village, Arkansas.

07/16/2025

Greenville Parks & Recreation wrapped up an exciting 12U baseball season.