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Planning for the upcoming 35th annual Robert Moore Labor Day Festival are members of the Browning Progressive Civic League, seated, from left, Niqua Graham, president emeritus; Sallie Woods; Teresa Grice; Kathleen Graham; and Margarette Fluker; standing, Leroy Ware, vice president; and Bobbie Peoples, president. Not pictured is District 2 Supervisor Reginald Moore and Dr. Kalanya Moore.

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Browning Labor Day Festival to be held Monday

By RUTHIE ROBISON RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,08/30/25-2:00AM, 2,643 Reads
Members of the Browning Progressive Civic League are gearing up to present the Robert Moore Labor Day Festival.
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Sorority chapter working to place blessing boxes to help people in need

By TAYLOR THOMPSON TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Sat,12/27/25-2:00AM, 2,641 Reads
The Kappa Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is working toward establishing two blessing boxes for those experiencing food insecurity and housing instability.
The boxes, which they hope will be installed by January, will be filled twice a week directly by the chapter year round.
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Crime report for 6/13-6/16

Tue,06/17/25-2:00AM, 2,640 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Lorenzo Maurice Webb, 49, 303 Ave. H, hold for Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
Dente Tate, 23, 716 Montjoy St., disorderly conduct (failure to comply), resisting arrest, released on bond.
Brayden Reed Dotson, 20, 2701 River Road Ext., reckless driving, DUI, released on bond.
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Mississippi wants more citizens to earn a college degree or obtain industry credentials

By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,12/16/25-9:40AM, 2,639 Reads 6,738 Statewide
Expectations are that legislation will be presented during the 2026 legislative session focused supporting Mississippians in their workforce development educational journey.
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Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 81°F
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Feels Like: 65°F
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Humidity: 67%
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
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