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Schools' drop-out rate around 35 percent in city, county
By JOHN MARTIN
Sat,05/10/03-11:00PM , 221 Reads
Drop-out rates for the Greenwood and Leflore County school districts appear to fall right in line with a legislative study's finding that between 25 and 44 percent of Mississippi's students quit school every year.
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Various programs work to find a solution to high school dropouts
By JOHN MARTIN
Sat,05/10/03-11:00PM , 59 Reads
A number of different groups within and outside the Greenwood and Leflore County school districts are trying to head off dropouts, but there isn't one true remedy, says one program director.
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Escapee is back in prison
By JOHN MARTIN
Wed,05/07/03-11:00PM , 244 Reads
VAIDEN - A state inmate who has been on the run for four days after slipping away from his work detail at a Winona charity event is back in prison.
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Roberts lobbies for support at Voters League
By JOHN MARTIN
Wed,05/07/03-11:00PM , 136 Reads
Jim Roberts, a candidate for Mississippi lieutenant governor, says his cross-over appeal makes him the only Democrat likely to win the general election.

The former Mississippi Supreme Court justice spoke to the Greenwood Voters League Wednesday night.
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Today's Weather

Greenwood, 38930, MS

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Current Temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 68°F
Feels Like: 65°F
Dew Point: 65°F
Humidity: 79%
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: NW
Wind Gust: 14 mph
Sky Cover: 39%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°F
Moon Rise: 10:27 PM
Moon Set: 8:16 AM

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

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