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A lineman for Delta Electric Power Association repairs power lines in Carroll County on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Carroll and Leflore counties can now receive FEMA assistance due to the disaster declaration.

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Leflore, Carroll counties included in FEMA disaster declaration

Fri,02/06/26-8:40PM, 1,926 Reads
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the winter storm on Jan. 23-27, including Leflore and Carroll counties.
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Solon Alexander Scott Jr.

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Solon Alexander Scott Jr.

Fri,02/06/26-3:29PM, 1,904 Reads
Solon Alexander Scott Jr., businessman and entrepreneur, 88, passed away Feb. 1, 2026, at his home in Greenwood.
A private family graveside service will be held on Feb. 9, 2026, at Itta Bena Cemetery with Father Don Chancellor officiating. Wilson & Knight Funeral Home is in charge of services.
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Ganucheau: The looming return of Jim Crow to America’s Blackest state

By ADAM GANUCHEAU - MISSISSIPPI TODAY ADAM GANUCHEAU - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,02/05/26-12:58PM, 1,908 Reads 6,929 Statewide
Below is an opinion column by Adam Ganucheau:
How Black representation at every level of government could be gutted if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
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Public Notices For Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Wed,02/04/26-11:33AM, 1,892 Reads
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF LEFLORE
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