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Hopefuls fervently promise change
By CHARLES CORDER - Managing Editor

Thu,04/30/15-6:03PM , 177 Reads
Two Democratic candidates spoke to the Greenwood Voters League Wednesday night during a meeting that at times sounded like a revival service.
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Get used to the cameras
By CHARLES CORDER - Managing Editor
Fri,04/24/15-1:00PM , 262 Reads
Law enforcement officers have a special place in our society. They practically have the power of life and death over us.
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Who was the real bad guy?
By CHARLES CORDER - Managing Editor
Fri,04/17/15-1:00PM , 195 Reads
Sir Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell were both born in England more than 500 years ago, and both lost their heads after falling from favor with the Tudor tyrant King Henry VIII. Even after all that time, a fictional depiction of their lives is causing passionate debate.
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Pair of challengers make their cases
By CHARLES CORDER - Managing Editor

Thu,04/16/15-6:04PM , 134 Reads
Two challengers running for Leflore County offices told the Greenwood Voters League on Wednesday night why they believe they should replace the incumbents.

Demetrice Bedell is making his second run for Leflore County sheriff against longtime incumbent Ricky Banks. Bedell is running as a Democrat, Banks as an independent.
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