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James Johnson-Waldington and his wife, Mary, sit together before a Leflore County Chancery Court hearing began Thursday. He is asking the court to reinstate him as superintendent of the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District. (By Susan Montgomery)

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Johnson-Waldington decision in judge’s hands
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - Staff Writer
Fri,11/03/23-2:00AM , 2166 Reads
A decision on whether former school superintendent James Johnson-Waldington was justifiably let go last summer is now in the hands of Leflore County Chancery Court Judge Willie J. Perkins of Greenwood.
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Fair to offer information about education, health
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY
Thu,11/02/23-2:00AM , 920 Reads
Ever heard someone say that an event will have something for everyone?
That just might be close to a fact with the Community and Health Resources Fair from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Leflore County Civic Center. The fair is organized by Parents for Public Schools of Greenwood and Leflore County. Admission is free.
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Allen Mitchell

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Leflore County Board of Supervisors: Three board members face opponents
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - Staff Writer
Thu,11/02/23-2:00AM , 2066 Reads
Three members of the Leflore County Board of Supervisors are being challenged for their seats in Tuesday’s general election. Supervisors earn $45,000 a year.
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Viola McCaskill

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Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School Board: Candidates bring variety of qualifications
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - Staff Writer
Thu,11/02/23-2:00AM , 1078 Reads
Voters who live in Leflore County Districts 4 and 5 will choose new members of the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School Board in Tuesday’s general election.
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