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Feud: Elon Musk vs. Bill Gates

Thu,05/15/25-2:00AM, 2,410 Reads
In the last few years, the F/X cable channel has put together two interesting series under the title “Feud.”
The first one was about film stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The second series was “Capote vs. the Swans,” about author Truman Capote’s betrayal of several New York society women whose secrets he wrote about.
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Flanked by Tallahatchie County Deputy Sheriff Jerry Williams II, left, and Panola County Sheriff Shane Phelps, right, fugitive Ewel "Bubba" Scott arrives outside the Tallahatchie County Jail in Charleston on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (Photo by Clay McFerrin, Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers Inc.)

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'Ghost' Ewel Scott captured, ordeal recounted

By CLAY MCFERRIN CLAY MCFERRIN
Fri,08/15/25-12:28AM, 2,409 Reads 10,003 Statewide
Local fugitive Ewel "Bubba" Scott, who had evaded capture during an intensive multi-day, multi-agency manhunt, ran out of luck and time and was arrested Thursday.
He also apparently had run out of steam.
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(Photo by Andy Lo, © 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) Leflore County’s Demarius Dunham cools down with some water during a recent practice. The Tigers play West Bolivar Friday in the Northside High jamboree.

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Prep Previews: Public school teams head to jamborees

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Thu,08/21/25-2:00AM, 2,407 Reads
Greenwood High, Amanda Elzy, Leflore County and J.Z. George are all a week away from kicking off their 2025 seasons, but each team will hit the field for scrimmage games Friday night.
Here’s a brief look at each team:
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Crime report for 10/21-10/24

Sat,10/25/25-2:00AM, 2,404 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Roosevelt Davenport, 36, 308 Third Ave. N., no driver’s license, no insurance, assault (warrant), released on bond.
Derekia Montgomery, 31, 4307 King Circle, disturbing the peace, simple assault, released on bond.
LEFLORE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT.
ARRESTS
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71°F

Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 70°F
Feels Like: 74°F
Dew Point: 65°F
Humidity: 76%
Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM

Wind Speed: 10 to 15 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 16 mph
Sky Cover: 79%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°F
Moon Rise: 2:21 AM
Moon Set: 11:53 AM

A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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