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IPD Investigating Thursday Night Murder, Arrests Man Who Fired Shots on Front Avenue

By Recardo Thomas, 8,747 Reads
Fri, 05/07/2021 - 5:45 PM

Indianola police were kept busy with two separate incidents on Thursday night, one of which was apparently the city's third murder of 2021.

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Though officials have not accused him of a crime, Brett Favre said he would refund the welfare money and made an initial payment of $500,000.

Brett Favre hasn’t returned welfare funds as promised a year ago

By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, 3,646 Reads
Thu, 05/06/2021 - 3:52 PM

Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre has not repaid $600,000 he received in Mississippi welfare money after promising one year ago that he would.

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Police investigating Kinlock Road apparent hit and run incident

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On Fri, 05/07/2021 - 8:00 AM

A Saturday evening hit and run accident is the apparent cause of death for 28-year-old Jarvis Daundrae Diggs.

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Markricus Hibbler has been named Indianola's new police chief.

Indianola Hires New Police Chief

By Recardo Thomas, 3,018 Reads
Tue, 05/11/2021 - 11:26 AM

Indianola has a newly appointed chief of police.

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Gov. Tate Reeves walks out of the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, March 26, 2020, as he prepares to speak to media about the coronavirus during a press conference. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today, Report For America

College board, unable to work without Reeves appointments, calls emergency meeting

By Molly Minta - Mississippi Today, 2,461 Reads
Thu, 05/06/2021 - 10:08 AM

The board of trustees of the Institutions of Higher Learning is scrambling to hold a special emergency meeting this Friday to consider several university agenda items — a meeting that wouldn’t be necessary had Gov. Tate Reeves made four new college board appointments on time.

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Schumer says Democrats can add a Senate seat in Mississippi

By ADAM GANUCHEAU - Mississippi Today, 1,785 Reads
Mon, 05/10/2021 - 5:10 PM

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said last week that Mississippi could provide his Democratic Party another seat in future elections.

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Pate terminated by City of Moorhead

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 1,685 Reads
Fri, 05/07/2021 - 7:00 AM

The City of Moorhead has terminated police officer Jerry Pate.

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Jonathan Smith of Amory, spoke of medical bills that left him bankrupt after a series of health problems. He joined members of the health care community expressing a desire to have Medicaid expansion placed on the 2022 ballot. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

‘Human issue, not political’: Medicaid expansion ballot drive begins

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 1,666 Reads
Tue, 05/11/2021 - 2:24 PM

Jonathan Smith of Amory was on Christmas break from his job as a forklift operator in 2017 when he thought he was having a stroke.

Doctors instead found a brain tumor, then determined he had a rare cancer of the nervous system.

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Ryan’s journey: Family hopes Roberson’s story will help bring comfort to patients, relatives

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 900 Reads
Thu, 05/06/2021 - 5:00 PM

Ryan Roberson was living the American dream back in the fall of 2012.

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Cops and Robbers May 6, 2021

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On Fri, 05/07/2021 - 9:00 AM

The Indianola police answered the following calls,

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Multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene at Paul's Jewelry on Front Street in Indianola on Friday morning.

Victim Of Friday Morning Armed Robbery Dies, Police Seeking Black BMW In Connection With Shooting

By Recardo Thomas, 23,260 Reads
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 3:26 PM

A suspected armed robbery at an Indianola jewelry store has reportedly claimed the life of one of the owners, and police are currently looking for a black BMW in conjunction with the shooting.

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Kenterius Wright and Daquarius Wright, two brothers, have been arrested in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of Paul's Jewelry store owner Jamie Iverson.

Captured: Tip leads to the arrest of two men in connection with Jamie Iverson murder

By Recardo Thomas, Emmerich Newspapers , 21,136 Reads
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 2:58 PM

A tip called in to law enforcement officers has led to the arrest of two people in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of businesswoman Jamie Iverson.

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Daquarius Wright appears in his Sunflower County booking photo from Wednesday afternoon.

Kenterius Wright appears in his Sunflower County booking photo from Wednesday afternoon.

No Bond, Capital Murder Charges For Both Men Held In Jamie Iverson Murder

By Bryan Davis, 15,015 Reads
Thu, 04/29/2021 - 3:53 PM

Capital murder charges and no bond for the two men arrested in connection with the murder of Paul’s Jewelry owner Jamie Iverson.

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Kenterius Wright and Daquarius Wright walk behind at gate at the Sunflower County Jail on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Recardo Thomas

Men Arrested In Jamie Iverson Case Booked Into Sunflower County Jail

By From Staff Reports, 14,754 Reads
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 4:44 PM

The two men arrested in connection with the shooting death of Jamie Iverson have been booked into the Sunflower County Jail.

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Delexius Betties lost his life on Saturday night in Indianola when he and three other men driving in a car were ambushed by gunmen who appeared to be on foot. He was 29 years old.

29-Year-Old Delexius Betties Victim of "Senseless" Saturday Night Shooting

By Recardo Thomas, 13,924 Reads
Tue, 04/27/2021 - 10:17 AM

"Yet another senseless murder." That is how Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton reacted to a Saturday night shooting that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Delexius Betties.

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Indianola citizens held a prayer vigil for the community following the shooting death of Paul's Jewelry owner Jamie Iverson.

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Indianola Unites Behind Family of Jamie Iverson

By Bryan Davis, 12,829 Reads
Sun, 04/25/2021 - 9:00 PM

Well over a hundred Indianola citizens gathered in downtown Indianola on Sunday evening to mourn the passing of Paul’s Jewelry owner Jaime Iverson, who lost her life during a robbery attempt on Friday morning.

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A view of Paul's Jewelry on Front Street shortly after Friday morning's robbery and homicide.

Suspects In Paul's Jewelry Homicide Still At Large: Police Describe What They Wore, How They Accessed Store

By Recardo Thomas, 12,478 Reads
Sat, 04/24/2021 - 3:34 PM

As of Saturday afternoon, multiple law enforcement agencies are still investigating the circumstances and evidence surrounding Friday morning's attempted robbery that resulted in the death of Paul's Jewelry store owner Jamie Iverson.

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Sheriff James Haywood arrives at Paul's Jewelry on Friday morning to assist Indianola Police in the investigation.

Shooting at an Indianola jewelry store

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On Fri, 04/23/2021 - 12:23 PM

Multiple law enforcement agencies are currently working an active crime scene in downtown Indianola.

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Judges in box on medical marijuana

By Tim Kalich, 10,815 Reads
Sat, 04/17/2021 - 9:02 AM

If Mississippi did not elect its Supreme Court judges, you could more confidently predict what they will decide about the lawsuit challenging the voters’ decision last year to legalize medical marijuana.

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Dozens from the community gathered on the grounds of the Bethune Center on Friday evening to pay tribute to Delexius Betties.

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Community Gathers to Mourn Delexius Betties, Prays for Justice

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On Fri, 04/30/2021 - 10:42 PM

For the second time in less than a week, the Indianola community gathered to pray over and mourn the life of someone lost to gun violence.

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B.B. King Museum among many awarded MDNHA grants

By PRESS RELEASE, 91,213 Reads
Fri, 07/10/2020 - 8:37 AM

For a fifth year, the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) has awarded more than $200,000 in grants for 12 projects focused on cultural heritage development in communities across the Mississippi Delta.

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USDA approves Mississippi to receive Pandemic-EBT benefits

By PRESS RELEASE, 78,318 Reads
Mon, 06/22/2020 - 9:21 AM

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S.

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Friday morning shooting in Moorhead may have been retaliation for 2019 murder

By By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter, 73,412 Reads
Wed, 05/13/2020 - 4:28 PM

An early morning shooting in Moorhead on Friday has resulted in two arrests and a warrant being issued for a third person.

Moorhead Police Chief Fred Randle said on Tuesday that Robert E. Scott, 18, and Christian Washington,17, have been arrested and charged with being an accessory after the fact.

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Top blues tourist attaction to re-open in Indianola after Fourth of July weekend

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On Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:25 PM

The B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center plans to open its doors for the first time since March on July 7.

According to the museum, hours will be limited to Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The museum will be closed Sunday and Monday of each week for now.

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MSDH to provide free COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff in Indianola next week

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On Fri, 08/21/2020 - 10:52 AM

The Mississippi State Department of Health will be testing teachers and education st

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Sunflower police chief's post goes viral

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 43,379 Reads
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 3:40 PM

The police chief of the town of Sunflower is getting some national publicity by way of social media this week.

Chief Bobby Walker Sr. shared his thoughts earlier today about the situation involving the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Several Positive, Substantial Goals Met During 2020 Legislative Session

By Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, 38,567 Reads
Thu, 08/13/2020 - 3:38 PM

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Indianola police investigating Sunday double homicide

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On Sun, 09/06/2020 - 6:51 PM

The 2020 Labor Day weekend has been marre

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Sunflower woman found shot to death Sunday morning

By By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter, 28,778 Reads
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 8:12 PM

Correction: Sunflower Police Chief Bobby Walker has issued a statement stating that the 9mm clip seen the photo is not evidence in this case. The E-T apologizes for any confusion brought on by the photo. Walker said his officer would not have handled evidence from the scene without gloves.

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Multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene at Paul's Jewelry on Front Street in Indianola on Friday morning.

Victim Of Friday Morning Armed Robbery Dies, Police Seeking Black BMW In Connection With Shooting

By Recardo Thomas, 23,261 Reads
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 3:26 PM

A suspected armed robbery at an Indianola jewelry store has reportedly claimed the life of one of the owners, and police are currently looking for a black BMW in conjunction with the shooting.

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FUMC praise band releases second studio album

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 996,487 Reads
Thu, 02/08/2018 - 10:47 AM

These days, it’s hard to find a large church that does not have a contemporary praise band.

Many, like First United Methodist Church-Indianola have separate services, an early contemporary worship gathering and a traditional one later in the morning.

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MDCC alumni event, golf tournament this month

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 726,217 Reads
Thu, 04/05/2018 - 3:55 PM

A pair of events benefiting Mississippi Delta Community College’s Sunflower/Humphreys Alumni Chapter and the MDCC Athletic Department will take place over the next two weeks.

The MDCC Sunflower/Humphreys Alumni Chapter mixer will be Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Market in Inverness.

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MDCC to open bids for Stauffer-Wood renovation

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 721,882 Reads
Thu, 08/02/2018 - 12:20 PM

Mississippi Delta Community College plans to begin renovation of the Stauffer-Wood Administration Building this fall.

The building, which was set ablaze during an apparent December 14, 2017 arson and burglary, sustained heavy fire damage, particularly on the south side of the building.

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Rasberry men to present black history program

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On Wed, 02/21/2018 - 3:16 PM

The men of Rasberry United Methodist Church will present their first annual Black History Program, Sunday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. at Rasberry United Methodist Church, 511 Hanna St., in Indianola.

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Candidates meet in public forum

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On Thu, 09/07/2017 - 8:59 AM

Photos by: Recardo Thomas

Indianola’s three Democratic candidates for mayor met at Gentry High School last Friday night for a forum sponsored by the Sunflower County NAACP Chapter. Incumbent Mayor Steve Rosenthal, Mario Robinson and Vivian Jenkins are pictured left to right.

Church encourages athletes to ‘pursue God’

By By RECARDO THOMAS Staff Reporter, 604,654 Reads
Thu, 08/03/2017 - 9:49 AM

Prayers, motivational videos, games, prizes and inspired biblical encouragement combined with great food and fellowship constitutes a winning combination.

And once again Pastor Guy Burke, First Baptist Church and other community members teamed up to provide that enriching experience for local high school football athletes.

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Children complete fire safety academy Friday

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On Thu, 07/20/2017 - 4:01 PM

Photo by Recardo Thomas

Indianola now has 19 new junior firefighters courtesy of the Indianola Fire Department’s Fire Academy for Kids. The children graduated Friday after completing a weeklong camp on fire safety where they were exposed to instructions on basic life saving techniques and the prevention and suppression of fires.

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The many colorful characters of ‘Greater Tuna’

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On Thu, 08/03/2017 - 9:09 AM

Photo by Recardo Thomas

Patrons of the Mid-Delta Arts Association are invited to go on an adventure to Texas’s third smallest town, Tuna, and witness some of the most colorful characters you’ve ever seen as the entire population is portrayed by two of the MDAA’s most talented actors.

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Anthony intends to run for Thomas' seat

By Bryan Davis Publisher, 510,161 Reads
Sat, 06/30/2018 - 5:43 PM

Mississippi House District 31 Rep. Sara Thomas announced her upcoming retirement from that seat on Friday, and on Saturday, a former Indianola city alderman announced his intention to fill that seat.