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Harmon Stanford and Claude Elam inspect seepage behind the Walker Dam. The dam, which abuts Elam’s land, has become heavily overgrown with trees.

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Carroll dams causing concern
By NICK ROGERS - Staff Writer

Sun,10/04/15-1:00AM , 225 Reads
Despite claims to the contrary, the Big Sand Drainage District appears to be on the hook for maintenance and repair of many Carroll County dams.
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Local duo to unveil debut album Saturday
By NICK ROGERS - Staff Writer

Fri,10/02/15-6:03PM , 109 Reads
Musical duo Arrows and Anchors, composed of Greenwood residents Amy Coleman and Reid Kelly, will celebrate the release of their debut studio album, “Volume One,” this weekend.

The release party, to be held at the Viking Training Center at 117 Main St., will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
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82 work creates problems at Pillow
By NICK ROGERS - Staff Writer

Fri,10/02/15-6:02PM , 133 Reads
Ongoing road maintenance on U.S. 82 has been a source of occasional frustration for many who routinely drive the stretch of road between Walmart and U.S. 49 East.

Particularly affected have been the parents, students, staff and faculty of Pillow Academy.
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Weekend is packed with events
By NICK ROGERS - Staff Writer

Thu,10/01/15-6:02PM , 139 Reads
Residents of Leflore and Carroll counties will have several special events to choose from Friday and Saturday, with a mixture of food, music and activities for all ages.

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