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Judge refuses to sanction Perkins
By NICK ROGERS - Staff Writer

Sun,02/28/16-1:00AM , 250 Reads
A judge has denied a request for sanctions against Sheriel Perkins made by Greenwood Mayor Carolyn McAdams.

Perkins, herself a former mayor, filed a challenge shortly after the 2013 Greenwood mayoral election, which Perkins lost to McAdams by 206 votes.
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Special ed director faces assault charge
By NICK ROGERS - Staff Writer

Sun,02/28/16-1:00AM , 330 Reads
The Leflore County School District’s director of special education was arrested Friday afternoon on a simple assault charge stemming from an alleged altercation with another district official earlier this month.
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Michael Joe Cannon says Cannon Motors’ new Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram dealership is expected to eventually employ upwards of 40 people.

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Cannon expansion
By NICK ROGERS - Staff Writer

Fri,02/26/16-1:00PM , 306 Reads
Cannon Motors held a formal ribbon cutting Thursday for its new Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram dealership on U.S. 82 West next to the Cannon Chevrolet/Cadillac and Cannon Nissan dealerships.

Owner Michael Joe Cannon said he is excited to be expanding his Greenwood operation.
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Superintendent candidates’ list cut to 3
By NICK ROGERS - Staff Writer

Fri,02/26/16-1:00PM , 285 Reads
The search for a new Greenwood school superintendent has been narrowed to three applicants.

The school board held a specially called meeting Thursday afternoon — the bulk of which was held in closed session — to discuss the applicant search. The names were not disclosed.
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