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MVSU out to boost giving by alumni
By TAYLOR KUKENDALL - Staff Writer
Sun,05/16/10-11:00PM , 113 Reads
Mississippi Valley State University’s alumni giving is improving, but the school is stepping up its efforts to increase the numbers even more.

Archie Tucker II, interim executive director of university advancement at Valley, said the university is looking for creative ways to find funds.
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Some see 'Help' as good news
By TAYLOR KUKENDALL - Staff Writer
Sun,05/16/10-11:00PM , 134 Reads
The announcement that the high-profile film “The Help” will be filmed primarily in Greenwood has generated some positive reactions from residents.

The community has been buzzing about the potential economic impact and the novelty of Hollywood in Greenwood. Some plan to vie for roles in the film.
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Church breaks ground on new, $1.8M building
By TAYLOR KUKENDALL - Staff Writer
Sat,05/15/10-11:00PM , 44 Reads
A Greenwood church broke ground Saturday on a site where they will soon be able to “reach more souls” with a $1.8 million building double the size of its predecessor.
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Cotton man Gregory dies
By TAYLOR KUKENDALL - Staff Writer
Sat,05/15/10-11:00PM , 250 Reads
Thomas R. Gregory, one of the last original cotton brokers of Greenwood, died Saturday at Greenwood Leflore Hospital.

Mr. Gregory, 88, was described by his family as “straight off of Cotton Row,” a man of great stories who will be remembered fondly by many.

Mr. Gregory had three sons,Tommy Jr., Bob and Jim Gregory.
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Greenwood, 38930, MS

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Current Temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 61°F
Feels Like: 65°F
Dew Point: 65°F
Humidity: 64%
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 20 mph
Sky Cover: 83%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°F
Moon Rise: 10:27 PM
Moon Set: 8:16 AM

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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