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π± Greenville mourns community leader Helen Louise Meek Loughran
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Good day Greenville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Greenville mourns community leader Helen Louise Meek Loughran
- How did Greenville St. Joe fall just short in a thriller?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 40 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 37.
- Saturday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 57 and low of 34 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Helen Louise Loughran (ddtonline.com) β Greenville friends are invited to honor Helen Louise Meek Loughran at a memorial service on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at St. James Episcopal Church. A longtime civic and arts leader, she helped shape the Greenville Arts Council, Cypress Preserve, and numerous cultural projects that enriched life across the city and the Delta.
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β’ Tuesday's prep basketball standouts (gwcommonwealth.com) β Greenville St. Joeβs boys basketball team was edged 47-45 by Delta Streets, despite a strong effort in Tuesdayβs prep action. The roundup also highlights standout performances from Pillow Academyβs Madeline Carroll and Mere Austin Wilkey in a big win over Bayou Academy, with additional scores available to subscribers.
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π Events Nearby
- Leland Cubs vs West Bolivar District Eagles
Leland High School , 404 E 3rd St , Leland
6:00 pm - Second Annual Deep Roots Family Jam!
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Indianola Academy , 549 Dorsett Dr , Indianola
6:00 pm - Carroll Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Indianola Academy
Indianola Academy , 549 Dorsett Dr , Indianola
7:00 pm - FREE Christmas Art Activity - Cleveland, MS 2025
103 S Court St , Cleveland
9:30 pm - Leland Cubs vs J Z George Jaguars
Leland High School , 404 E 3rd St , Leland
6:00 pm - Wednesday Workshop Parent Child Collaboration Day
Allyson Hardy Art , 322 Laughlin Rd , Cleveland
4:30 pm - Gentry Rams vs Greenville Hornets
Gentry High School , 801 B B King Rd , Indianola
6:00 pm - Gentry Rams vs Humphreys County Cowboys
Gentry High School , 801 B B King Rd , Indianola
6:00 pm - Merry Makers Holiday Workshop
Allyson Hardy Art , 322 Laughlin Rd , Cleveland
9:30 am - Leland Cubs vs Hollandale Simmons Blue Devils
Leland High School , 404 E 3rd St , Leland
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing 2 dogs?
At 8:45pm Looks like two white pointers? Behind our backyard fence looks like they have gotten out ⦠sharing pic and video in wooded area behind our⦠(Nextdoor Lake Manor)
- Churchill Downs Inc. posted a job opening for Porter, Heavy Duty - No Experience Required in Greenville. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenville here.
π Nearby News
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- Clerk: City general fund nearly depleted (gwcommonwealth.com)
Clarksdale
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