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The latest horrific school shooting in the U.S. produced an unnecessary diversion when authorities in Madison, Wisconsin, got huffy over reporters’ requests for basic information — such as the names of the two victims killed.
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4 days ago · WINONA — Services for David McClain Jr. of Greenwood will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Leflore Hall, 308 McLemore St. Mr. McClain, 64, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at his home.
County to use ARPA funds for eligible payroll expenses
2 days ago · The last of Leflore County’s federal pandemic relief funds will be used for eligible payroll expenses. The Leflore County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Monday in favor of transferring the uncommitted balance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds — almost $620,000 — to the county’s general fund.
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Dec 21, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several measures, including lab tests and emergency room visits ...
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4 days ago · Greenwood’s Big Lots store is going out of business. The Park Avenue location, which has about 16 employees, is expected to wind down its operation sometime in February, store manager Janie Proctor said Monday.
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Dec 18, 2024 · The Leflore County girls and boys basketball teams secured wins over visiting Winona High School Monday night at Greenwood’s gym. The Lady Tigers jumped out to a 15-0 lead by the 2:54 mark of the first quarter and held off Winona 41-35 to improve to 7-5 overall.
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Commonwealth selected as host newsroom for Report for America
Dec 18, 2024 · The Greenwood Commonwealth has been selected as a 2025-2026 Report for America host newsroom. Report for America, a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered topics, made the announcement Tuesday.
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Dec 21, 2024 · Alleged secret meetings, Facebook posts, police reports and a courthouse shouting match surround a former Leflore County employee’s lawsuit alleging he was fired by the county in a “willful violation” of his First Amendment rights.