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The mid-20th-century charm of the house on East Barton is undeniable. (By Johnny Jennings, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Goodman House: Sometimes you just know
By JO ALICE DARDEN - For the Commonwealth
Mon,02/24/25-6:31PM , 2806 Reads
Tish Bowie Goodman was reared in a North Greenwood neighborhood in a time when she could reasonably expect that the house she grew up in would always be her family home.
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The Lyons’ house on East Jeff Davis has plenty of curb appeal. (By Johnny Jennings, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Building a life
By JO ALICE DARDEN - For the Commonwealth
Mon,12/09/24-9:00AM , 1531 Reads
When they were ready to start looking for their first home to buy, Katy and Gaston Lyon “looked at a million houses” in the Greenwood area, Katy said.
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The Becks’ front porch, with its swing, rocking chair and potted ferns, feels pleasant and breezy even on a hot day in July. (By Johnny Jennings, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Beck Gardens: Finding and sharing her inner gardener
By JO ALICE DARDEN - For the Commonwealth
Tue,09/03/24-2:00AM , 1260 Reads
Carrollton homeowner Patty Beck, a human model of perpetual motion, found the COVID-19 pandemic excruciating.
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Facing Grand Boulevard on the southeast corner of Jefferson Avenue, Renae and Philip Hardy’s home will celebrate a huge milestone birthday next spring. Renae plans to spend some of that year giving the house a “lift,” and we’ll show the results in an upcoming issue of Leflore Illustrated. (By Johnny Jennings, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Hardy House Part I: Celebrating the centenarian
By JO ALICE DARDEN - For the Commonwealth
Mon,05/13/24-5:00PM , 2602 Reads
Philip and Renae Hardy had been living in Louisville, Kentucky, for 17 years when they decided to move.
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Greenwood, 38930, MS

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69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 61°F
Feels Like: 66°F
Dew Point: 67°F
Humidity: 63%
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 33 mph
Sky Cover: 60%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 67°F
Moon Rise: 10:27 PM
Moon Set: 8:16 AM

Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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