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Greenwood City Council President Ronnie Stevenson, left, and Mayor Kenderick Cox participate in Tuesday’s council meeting, the first of Cox’s term. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Cox on firing 3 dept. heads: 'Different direction' needed

By KEVIN EDWARDS KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Thu,07/03/25-8:00PM, 7,568 Reads
Greenwood Mayor Kenderick Cox has kicked off his administration with a bang, firing three department heads and presenting his suggestions for other city positions.
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Keveon Cross

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Prep Players of the Week: Leflore’s Cross, Pillow’s Goldberg honored

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,10/22/25-2:00AM, 7,557 Reads
Leflore County High School got a big boost a few weeks ago with the return of Keveon Cross to the football field.
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GPD employee arrested

By BRYAN DAVIS BRYAN DAVIS - For the Commonwealth
Sat,09/13/25-2:00AM, 7,550 Reads
A candidate for Indianola’s highest office has been arrested on a domestic violence charge.
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Mary Johnson

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Johnson files legal action against district over firing

By KEVIN EDWARDS KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Fri,08/08/25-6:27PM, 7,527 Reads
Former Superintendent Mary Johnson has filed legal action against the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District, attempting to prevent Dr. Kenneth Pulley’s hiring while her termination appeal is pending.
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