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🌱 How UMMC’s takeover could reshape Greenwood’s hospital and emergency care

Greenwood, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Greenwood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How UMMC’s takeover could reshape Greenwood’s hospital and emergency care
  • Leflore County jury reaches verdict in Greenwood man’s 2020 killing

Also on today's calendar: Amanda Elzy Panthers vs Leland Cubs and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 74.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UMMC Greenwood preserves access to health care in the Delta region (yazooherald.net) — Greenwood’s hospital has officially become UMMC Greenwood, preserving local emergency and inpatient care while tying the city directly to Mississippi’s only academic medical center. Leaders say the change secures vital services for Greenwood residents and the wider Delta, promising more specialists, better equipment, and long-term stability for community health care.
   

• Suspect found guilty in 2020 murder of Bernard Nichols (ddtonline.com) — A Leflore County jury has convicted a man in the 2020 shooting death of Greenwood resident Bernard Nichols, who died at the former Greenwood Leflore Hospital. The case, tried as the circuit court’s new term opened, ended with guilty verdicts on multiple serious charges connected to the killing.
   

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  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Prep Worker - Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • CF Industries Reports First Half 2026 Net Earnings of $1.34 Billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $2.18 Billion (greenstocknews.com)
  • G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center opens in Yazoo City (wlbt.com)

Ok Greenwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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