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Mississippi State Sen. David Jordan, D-Greenwood, asks a question on a bill that would restore voting rights for a former felon during floor action in the Senate Chamber at the Mississippi State Capitol, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Jordan announced Wednesday that he would retire from the Senate effective June 30. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Jordan to retire from state Senate

By KEVIN EDWARDS KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Wed,05/28/25-6:35PM, 4,179 Reads
State Sen. David Jordan has announced his retirement.
“My wife needs me home,” he said Wednesday, speaking of his wife of 71 years, Christine. “She needs me there to help her.”
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Melisa Fincher

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Fincher accepts job as Main Street Greenwood executive director

Tue,01/13/26-7:30PM, 4,175 Reads
The Main Street Greenwood Board of Directors has announced that Melisa Fincher has accepted the position of executive director of the organization starting Thursday.
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MDHS Announces Issuance of Partial November SNAP Benefits

By PRESS RELEASE - MDHS PRESS RELEASE - MDHS
Mon,11/10/25-7:28PM, 4,171 Reads 29,914 Statewide
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Human Services:
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Robert Lee Collins Jr.

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Robert Lee Collins Jr.

Thu,03/13/25-2:00AM, 4,155 Reads
Services for Robert Lee Collins Jr. of Greenwood will be at noon Sunday at the Leflore County Civic Center.
Mr. Collins, 49, died Friday, March 7, 2025, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital.
He was self-employed.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Century Funeral Home.
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