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The Buford sisters are, from the left, Pryor Lampton, Donna Bryant, Lee Threadgill and Sarah Goodwyn. They were raised in Glendora and will be singing with other members of their family during the 22nd annual Buford Family Christmas Dec. 18 at The Alluvian.

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Buford sisters return for annual Christmas concert at Alluvian
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY
Mon,12/08/25-2:00AM , 1238 Reads
Some years ago, fans of the “Buford Family Christmas” started to make a point of arriving early at The Alluvian before the show because they knew from experience that the Buford singers would draw a standing-room-only crowd.
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Patricia Gravlee, the Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau’s hospitality coordinator, helps 3-year-old Ezra Dallas make a s’more on Saturday during last year’s Delta Dickens Christmas.

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Second annual Delta Dickens Christmas coming up Dec. 13
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY
Sun,12/07/25-2:00AM , 2495 Reads
Beth Foley Barnes is excited that ArtPlace Mississippi, which she directs, will be participating in the second annual Delta Dickens Christmas.

People enjoyed the inaugural Delta Dickens Christmas in December 2024, in which ArtPlace also participated, Barnes said.

Delta Dickens will start at 10 a.m. Dec. 13 and wind up at 2 p.m.
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From left are Dijuana Davenport, Tracy Woods, Mary Miles-Craft, Frederick Hood, Carl CJ Johnson, Al Lofton, Miller Carter Jr., Kelvin Hilton, Bridget Harper, Debra Shaw, James Shelly, Davida Shaw, Diana McIntyre, Lakesha Ollie, Pamela Metcalf and Jackie Johnson. Kneeling in front are D’Mya Speight and Quarterria Williams. Members of the Greenwood Police Department and Leflore County Sheriff’s Department are in the back row.

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Order of Eastern Star holds Thanksgiving giveaway
Sun,12/07/25-2:00AM , 1349 Reads
Adah Chapter #23 Order of the Eastern Star held a Thanksgiving and clothing giveaway Nov. 15 at Rail Spike Park.

Over 300 meals were handed out at the fifth annual community service event.

A large group of volunteers helped with the event.

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From left are Legionnaires Richard Avant, Donny Whitehead, Sammy Hackleman, Dale Persons and John Persons.

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Legion honors Army veteran
Sun,12/07/25-2:00AM , 777 Reads
American Legion Post 29 performed military honors for Army veteran Gary Tingle at Odd Fellows East Cemetery on Tuesday.

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