“What’s the most common issues you see?” is a question I frequently get asked, and I rarely hesitate in my response: “Anxiety, first; and then depression.”
The Greenwood area’s largest industry will be highlighted at an upcoming celebration of agriculture.
We may not have photos of the first Thanksgiving in 1621, but we do know that Native Americans shared a feast with the early settlers.
Every year around this time, we hear of house fires because of people frying turkeys unsafely.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Asim Mohamed II of Yazoo City announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary Morgan Mohamed, to Robert Powell McCaleb of Vaughan.
Far as I know, there isn’t a formal word for what happens when frozen summer plants melt into a greenish glob. But botanically and practically, it’s nasty.
Pillow Academy Drama Director Cathy Roberts says the school’s upcoming musical production of “A Tribute to Johnny Cash” will be a “foot-tapping good time.”
Recorded by Josh and Richard Beattie
In Sarah Payne Reeves’ second book, she wanted to share what it was like growing up in a small Mississippi town in the 1940s and 50s.
The Museum of the Mississippi Delta has been preserving and documenting the Delta’s rich history, culture and archaeology for 50 years.
It is hard to believe that November is already here.
During the holidays, many people accept that they are going to gain weight and assume they can lose it later.
Sandra Appleton Sturniolo of Greenwood and Richard Paul Sturniolo of Brownsburg, Indiana, announce the marriage of their daughter, Amanda Claire, to Brandon Allan Langford.
Spike and Shannon Bloom of Duck Hill announce the marriage of their daughter, Hannah Bloom, to Jake Streater of Black Hawk.
Sid Herring and his band will perform Thursday at Duling Hall in Jackson.
As a counselor, I am frequently asked questions about how to begin seeking out help for issues regarding mental health.
With her title of Miss Greenwood USA, Kerrie Blakeney wants to use her position to do some good.
The Museum of the Mississippi Delta, formerly known and still affectionately referred to as Cottonlandia, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Steve and I recently attended our granddaughter’s Grandparents’ Day program at Pillow Academy. She had asked us several times if we were coming. We assured her that we would both be there — little does she know, nothing could keep us away.
Learning to be kind and to help is important for building strong friendships.
Ty and Laura Massey of Batesville announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Angel Golden, to Zack Miller, formerly of Greenwood, who now resides in Batesville.
Getting fond of hardy outdoor succulents? Time to sort a few out.
Keesler-Hamrick-Gillespie American Legion Post 29 recently donated a collection of the post’s history to the Museum of the Mississippi Delta.
There is nothing like Delta women on a mission, says Paula Provine, who is a seven-year breast cancer survivor.
Halloween is a $2.6 billion industry with 172 million families celebrating each year.
Cancer, regardless of what kind it is, has touched each of us in some way — either directly or indirectly.
Ron and Sharon Green of Water Valley announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sarah Green, originally of Vicksburg, to Griffin Jefcoat of Greenwood.
I have more naked ladies dancing through my garden than I know what to do with.
Most people agree that how we think affects how we feel.
Mississippi Valley State University’s Career Services Center is hosting its 2019 Internship/Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday on the concourse level of the R.W. Harrison Complex.
Witches and warlocks, grab your brooms — or bikes — and join in a Halloween-themed parade for a good cause.
Finally, cool weather!
Difficult times often stem from larger issues that are out of our control, such as the ongoing issues with the economy or the recent drought.
Autumn’s chill reminds me it’s time to start doing what I swore as a kid I wouldn’t as a grownup: Hauling potted plants indoors for the winter.
The 2017 Greenwood Little Theatre hit jukebox musical “Ring of Fire” will light up the stage once again — this time in Indianola.
While the members of Keesler-Hamrick-Gillespie American Legion Post 29 are no longer active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, they continue to find ways to serve their country every day.
Colorado resident Vince Rozmiarek is responsible for the Indian Hills Community Center in Indian Hills of Jefferson County. The census records this town’s population as 1,280, but the signs he posts up to three times a week are making this small town internationally famous.
It’s all fun and games, even during a time of war.
Worrying is something that everyone does. We worry about our kids, our spouses, our health, our finances, what others think about us and pretty much anything else that is important to us. If we care about it, we tend to worry about it.
Greenwood Little Theatre will jump-start its 2019-20 season with a play based on a successful 1970 feature film, which was adapted into a popular long-running television show that remains a hit with fans today.
Even though it isn’t quite as hot as it has been, it is still hot.
I’ve always had an affinity for the color brown, which is a good thing because right now some of my normally green garden is various hues of sepia from the heat and drought.
The United Way of Leflore County’s All-In Event is a one-day fundraiser that provides multiple ways to support nonprofit organizations that make Greenwood a better place to live, says Courtney Kimmel, executive director of the United Way.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
As I was sitting at my desk, I was reminded of a conversation I had recently with a coworker. I remember the feeling of sadness I felt as I listened to the struggles shared of what she and her family had experienced and continue to feel as a result of the recent floods in the Mississippi Del…
John Louis and Deborah Louise Phillips of Coila announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jo’Niece Lee Phillips, to Mario Jason Redmond of Memphis.
Some of the most unusual, ancient creatures on earth are living in your garden, happily weathering the worst weather thrown their way. Some gardeners see them as monsters, which is sorta the truth.
Recently, I was watching the TV show “Parks and Recreation” on Netflix.
Brothers Prince and Krish Patel made some new friends over the summer.
This week, I read about two different acts of kindness that truly warmed my heart.
I can’t imagine a more boring topic than mulching the garden. But I respect it, though in last week’s heat it almost killed me.
The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce announced Monday new earlier start times for two 300 Oaks Road Race contests.
Although it’s one of the three oldest events of its kind in the state, Greenwood’s 300 Oaks Road Race continues to draw hundreds of participants each year.
Today, I am reprinting a column from 12 years ago. My reason for this is because after 50 years of cooking, I can finally make homemade “from scratch” biscuits.
September is National Literacy Month. Each year in September, the Leflore County MSU Extension and Altrusa International of Greenwood seek to recruit new Begin with Reader volunteers.
Delta born and raised photographer Maude Schuyler Clay has been documenting her homeland for decades.
Dwayne and Evangeline Tabor of Greenwood announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Endya Symone Tabor, to Darrius Terrell Westbrook of Madison.
I have more frogs than I know what to do with, what with being able to use only one at a time.
Have you ever struggled to talk with your teenager? For some people, the answer to this question might be, “Every day.”
A barbecue fundraiser to help Trip Malouf with medical expenses will be held Sept. 24 by friends and family of the Greenwood native and his wife.
Canvas & Clay organizers say the event on Thursday will be a night of good food, expertly paired by a sommelier with different wines, and will feature a silent auction with more than 40 handcrafted items.
I know the world would be a boring place if we all thought alike. I often wonder what makes a person “tick.” What makes them think and act the way they do?
Looking for ways to foster your child’s reading comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking skills? Look no farther than your daily newspaper.
Wayne and LaNelle Tollison of Greenwood announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Marianna LaNelle Tollison, to Frank Howard Redd III of Jackson.
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