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Crime report for 2/23-2/27
Fri,02/27/26-7:49PM , 1214 Reads
Crime report for 2/23-2/27

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.

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Bulldogs headed to Coliseum
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Fri,02/27/26-7:39PM , 1445 Reads
The starting time for Greenwood High's semifinal contest against Leake Central in the State 4A Tournament at the Mississippi Coliseum has been switched to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Pillow Academy will be represented by four players at the MAIS all-star and futures games Thursday and Friday. The Futures game will start at 5 p.m. Thursday at Madison-Ridgeland Academy. The 3A/4A all-star games will be played at 4 and 5:30 p.m. Friday at Jackson Prep. Representing Pillow are, from left, JonHartley Slater, Izzy Hodges, Trace Harrell and Madeline Carroll. Slater and Carroll are playing in the Futures game, and Hodges and Harrell will participate in the all-star games.

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MAIS all-stars, futures stars: Eight area players selected for games
Thu,02/26/26-2:00AM , 954 Reads
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- Photo by Brent Maze, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Keveon Cross drives the ball to the basket against Ethel in the Class 1A State Tournament last week. Cross led Leflore with 12 points in the Tigers' come-from-behind win over Leake County Wednesday at Raymond High School

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Leflore County Tigers rally to defeat Leake County, advance to Big House
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,02/25/26-8:10PM , 3416 Reads
The Leflore County High School boys basketball team survived its quarterfinal matchup with Leake County High School, as the Tigers pulled off a 45-43, come-from-behind win over the Gators at Raymond High School Wednesday in the Class 1A State Tournament.
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70°F

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Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 79°F
Min Temp: 56°F
Feels Like: 70°F
Dew Point: 59°F
Humidity: 87%
Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 86%
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 59°F
Moon Rise: NA
Moon Set: 10:24 AM

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