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Cleveland man hospitalized after standoff ends with police securing scene
Government

Cleveland man hospitalized after standoff ends with police securing scene

A Cleveland man was taken to the hospital after a standoff ended with police securing the scene and preparing a custody transfer. Investigators were still sorting out what sparked the confrontation.

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Delta State aviation open house showcases careers and campus pride
Education

Delta State aviation open house showcases careers and campus pride

The open house at Delta State’s hangar on Highway 8 West linked Cleveland teens to commercial aviation, aviation management and the R-ATP track.

Lisa Park2m read
Free thrift store opens in Cleveland to help neighbors in need
Community

Free thrift store opens in Cleveland to help neighbors in need

A free thrift store is opening in Cleveland, where 2,738 people live in poverty and neighbors can get clothing and household goods at no cost.

Lisa Park2m read
Cleveland police: one arrested after Sunday shooting, another hospitalized
Government

Cleveland police: one arrested after Sunday shooting, another hospitalized

One person was arrested and another hospitalized after a Sunday shooting in Cleveland, as police kept the case active in Bolivar County.

Marcus Williams1m read
Cleveland Park Commission hosts youth fishing rodeo at Bear Pen Park
Community

Cleveland Park Commission hosts youth fishing rodeo at Bear Pen Park

Bear Pen Park’s youth fishing rodeo gives Cleveland families a low-cost summer outing at College Street and Crosby Road, inside a park already busy with youth sports.

Lisa Park2m read
Delta Fresh Foods, Blue Cross open SPROUT Park in Cleveland
Healthcare

Delta Fresh Foods, Blue Cross open SPROUT Park in Cleveland

SPROUT Park is opening in Cleveland as Delta Fresh Foods and Blue Cross tie food access work to a public park for school-linked families.

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Police arrest suspect after Sonic shooting scare in Cleveland County
Business

Police arrest suspect after Sonic shooting scare in Cleveland County

Police arrested a suspect after a Sonic shooting scare in Cleveland County, and the Cleveland Sonic case carried a $1 million bond.

Sarah Chen1m read
New tennis initiative gives Mississippi Delta kids court access
Community

New tennis initiative gives Mississippi Delta kids court access

Cleveland Club has started its first USTA tennis session, bringing Delta children indoors to learn grip and racket basics before they hit the court.

Marcus Williams2m read
Broad River Greenway offers free county access in Shelby
Community

Broad River Greenway offers free county access in Shelby

Broad River Greenway gives Cleveland County residents free access to 1,500 acres, plus trails, education programs and low-cost outdoor time in Shelby.

Sarah Chen5m read
4-H horse safety program teaches Cleveland County youth confidence
Education

4-H horse safety program teaches Cleveland County youth confidence

At West Point's 4-H horse center, kids learn to handle big animals safely, from helmets to showmanship. The lessons build confidence for the barn, the ring and rural life.

Sarah Chen5m read
SWAPA zones six acres in Cleveland for future development
Business

SWAPA zones six acres in Cleveland for future development

SWAPA's six-acre zoning move could open room for new storefronts, offices or service businesses in Cleveland, with city approvals still ahead.

Sarah Chen2m read
Cleveland aldermen consider changing city meeting times to boost attendance
Government

Cleveland aldermen consider changing city meeting times to boost attendance

Cleveland aldermen are weighing a new meeting time as the city’s 5:30 p.m. board sessions at City Hall shape who can show up, speak and follow local decisions.

James Thompson2m read
West Bolivar school board cancels meeting again amid hiring delays
Education

West Bolivar school board cancels meeting again amid hiring delays

West Bolivar’s board has missed meetings again, and hiring delays are already reaching summer school food and transportation services.

Lisa Park2m read
Blue Öyster Cult booked for Cleveland show at Bologna center
Community

Blue Öyster Cult booked for Cleveland show at Bologna center

Blue Öyster Cult is headed to the Bologna Performing Arts Center in Cleveland, adding a classic-rock draw to a venue that pulls fans from across the Delta.

Sarah Chen2m read
U.S. Marshals serve warrant in Cleveland, prompting local police response
Government

U.S. Marshals serve warrant in Cleveland, prompting local police response

U.S. Marshals served a warrant in Cleveland, and local police responded; the warrant’s basis, target and outcome were not disclosed.

Marcus Williams1m read
Bolivar County officers complete crisis intervention training at Delta State
Healthcare

Bolivar County officers complete crisis intervention training at Delta State

Bolivar County officers and deputies finished crisis intervention training at Delta State, where the 40-hour course is meant to slow crisis calls and steer people to care.

Lisa Park2m read
Cleveland County families get summer camp and youth program options
Community

Cleveland County families get summer camp and youth program options

From Greenville’s nature camp to Delta State arts and Boys & Girls Clubs programs, families have age-specific, lower-cost options that blend supervision with learning.

Sarah Chen4m read
Mississippi Votes hosts voter rights prep event in Cleveland
Community

Mississippi Votes hosts voter rights prep event in Cleveland

Residents in Cleveland got voter-rights prep at 303 Cotton Row, where Mississippi Votes readied signs and Know Your Rights materials for the Delta Day of Action.

Marcus Williams2m read
Delta State geospatial intelligence programs reaccredited through 2031
Education

Delta State geospatial intelligence programs reaccredited through 2031

Delta State’s geospatial intelligence programs kept their national seal through 2031, strengthening a Cleveland pipeline into internships and GEOINT jobs.

Sarah Chen2m read
Cleveland city to honor Willie Simmons for community contributions
Government

Cleveland city to honor Willie Simmons for community contributions

Cleveland unveiled a historical marker for Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons, honoring a career marked by Delta connectivity, infrastructure and economic opportunity.

Marcus Williams1m read
Kim Mulkey to headline Delta State's Night of Champions in Cleveland
Community

Kim Mulkey to headline Delta State's Night of Champions in Cleveland

Limited tickets and sponsorships remain for Delta State’s Night of Champions, where Kim Mulkey will headline Aug. 14 at The Gin in Cleveland.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cleveland Main Street boosts downtown with jobs, investment and preservation
Business

Cleveland Main Street boosts downtown with jobs, investment and preservation

Cleveland Main Street is shaping downtown Cleveland through preservation, investment and visible public-space changes that residents can see and use every day.

Sarah Chen5m read
Cleveland Main Street plans inaugural Summer Send-Off Market on July 31
Business

Cleveland Main Street plans inaugural Summer Send-Off Market on July 31

Cleveland Main Street is launching its first Summer Send-Off Market July 31 at the Cotton House, a downtown push aimed at back-to-school shoppers and local retailers.

Sarah Chen2m read
Mound Bayou group plans backpack giveaway for local families
Community

Mound Bayou group plans backpack giveaway for local families

Arnetha Chapter No. 54 and the Mound Bayou R.I.S.E. Foundation handed out free backpacks July 9, easing school-start costs in a town of 1,449.

Lisa Park2m read
Bolivar County supervisors discuss prison crowding and court backlog
Government

Bolivar County supervisors discuss prison crowding and court backlog

Bolivar County supervisors put the county jail and court backlog on the table, with the Cleveland correctional facility already under state and federal scrutiny.

James Thompson2m read
Juneteenth farm tour in Mississippi Delta teaches self-sustainability
Business

Juneteenth farm tour in Mississippi Delta teaches self-sustainability

A Delta Juneteenth farm tour showed how Black-owned land, practical know-how, and heirs' property planning can help Cleveland County families build lasting resilience.

Sarah Chen5m read
Delta State music institute gets $5,000 grant for summer camp
Education

Delta State music institute gets $5,000 grant for summer camp

Delta State’s music institute won a $5,000 arts grant to keep its summer camp bringing teenagers to Cleveland for recording, songwriting and stage training.

Marcus Williams2m read
Mississippi clarifies eligibility for $2,000 special education bonus
Education

Mississippi clarifies eligibility for $2,000 special education bonus

Mississippi has narrowed its $2,000 special-ed bonus to full-time licensed teachers who work exclusively with students with disabilities. The fix arrived as districts rushed to lock in contracts.

Marcus Williams2m read
Doe’s Eat Place keeps Greenville history alive on Nelson Street
Business

Doe’s Eat Place keeps Greenville history alive on Nelson Street

Doe’s Eat Place is more than a steakhouse on Nelson Street. Its family rituals, Civil Rights-era roots and landmark status make it a Greenville anchor.

Sarah Chen4m read