CHARLIE SMITH | The Greenwood Commonwealth

Leflore County Supervisor Wayne Self points out a spot on a map Monday during a Board of Supervisors meeting. From left are Self, Sheriff Ricky Banks, Road Manager Jerry Smith and Tax Assessor Leroy Ware. They determined a ditch near the former municipal dump that a homeowner had complained about being overgrown belonged to the city of Greenwood.

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Supervisors OK bid for airport ramp
By CHARLIE SMITH - News Editor

Tue,06/05/12-5:01PM , 145 Reads
The Leflore County Board of Supervisors took care of routine business during its meeting Monday.

The board:

• Approved a bid from Malouf Construction Co. for $218,767 to build an airport ramp extension at Greenwood-Leflore Airport.
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Delta Blaze to kick off season Saturday
By CHARLIE SMITH - News Editor

Fri,06/01/12-1:00PM , 257 Reads
Former high school and college players can’t wait to get back on the gridiron through a new minor league football team based in Greenwood.

The Delta Blaze will play its first game Saturday at Hughes Field in Jackson against the Mississippi Raiders.
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5 lawyers pass on plot suspect
By CHARLIE SMITH - News Editor

Thu,05/31/12-1:00PM , 182 Reads
Lawyers are playing hot potato over representation of one of the men accused of plotting to kill Greenwood attorney Lee Abraham.

Five court-appointed attorneys have already withdrawn as counsel for Cordarious Robinson, citing conflicts of interest.

Robinson remains without an attorney as of yet.
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Snipes

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Main Street drops Farmers Market
By CHARLIE SMITH - News Editor

Wed,05/30/12-4:21PM , 166 Reads
The Downtown Greenwood Farmers Market is in flux after losing its sponsor, but a group of growers is working to keep it alive.

Anyone interested in the market’s future is encouraged to attend a meeting at 5:30 p.m. today at Turnrow Book Co.

Main Street Greenwood recently decided to withdraw as sponsor for this year at least.
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