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Donnie Armagost 60, Columbia A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the . . .

Greenwood Leflore Hospital remains in major shutdown as it deals with aftermath of sewer-line clog

Although the clog in a sewer line has been cleared at Greenwood Leflore Hospital, its main medical facility remained mostly . . .

Students score near pre-pandemic levels on state tests

Students in Mississippi approached pre-pandemic levels of achievement on state tests this spring, showing significant growth from the previous year . . .

Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Creel

Charles “Chuck” Creel 52, Columbia Charles “Chuck” Creel, 52 of Columbia passed away at his residence on Monday, August 8 . . .

Brittney Reese, Olympic champion, returns to her roots in Gulfport

Yes, track and field superstar Brittney Reese says, there are times these days when she walks the hallways of Gulfport . . .

Employees are still using port-a-potties outside Greenwood Leflore Hospital as a precaution while the medical facility deals with the aftermath of a sewer-line clog that has closed down all but the emergency room. (By Tim Kalich)

Brandon Elementary School teacher Larenda Franklin shares a giggle with her students as she guides them through the lesson for the day on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Brittney Reese, former Olympic gold medalist and now tickled to be the girls track coach at Gulfport High School. (Photo: Vickie King) Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Minnie Pearl Griffin waits outside Greenwood Leflore Hospital for transportation to take her back home to Batesville. She was among the patients who received outpatient care Thursday after the hospital reopened following a three-day major shutdown. (By Tim Kalich)

Greenwood Leflore Hospital reopens except for inpatient services

Greenwood Leflore Hospital has resumed most of its services after being largely shuttered for three days due to a clogged sewer line and its aftermath.

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Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 81°F
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Feels Like: 75°F
Humidity: 94%
Sunrise: 6:27 AM
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Wind Gust: 9 mph
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Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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