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Naomi Jones, interim director of the Greenwood-Leflore Public Library, speaks to the Leflore County Board of Supervisors on Monday. The board approved its half of the estimated $39,475 bid to put a new roof on the library.

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Board OKs funds for library roof
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer

Tue,09/29/20-1:20AM , 269 Reads
The Greenwood-Leflore Public Library is now halfway there, financially speaking, in its efforts to get a new roof.

On Monday night, the Leflore County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a bid estimated at $39,475 from Dixie Roofing of Winona, presented by the library’s interim director, Naomi Jones.
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Zane Hodge stands in his backyard gym as he prepares for his 13-mile swim in Lake Chicot, Arkansas, this weekend. This is the ninth time Hodge has made the swim, which benefits the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi.

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Hodge ready for diabetes benefit swim
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Sat,09/26/20-1:02AM , 294 Reads
Zane Hodge, 64, stands among dozens of weights and exercise equipment in what he calls “the best backyard gym in the world.”

He is preparing for a 13-mile swim in Lake Chicot, Arkansas, this weekend that benefits the fight against Type 2 diabetes.
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Dr. Roslyn West, a pastor at the RAW House of Deliverance, hands out boxes of food to community members on Friday.

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Food giveaway
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer

Sat,09/26/20-12:50AM , 247 Reads
More than 1,000 boxes of food were handed out to all who dropped by a Carrollton Avenue church Friday.

Dr. Roslyn West, a pastor at the RAW House of Deliverance, along with several volunteers, distributed 1,300 boxes of milk, cheese, chicken, fruits and vegetables.

She said the gratitude from the community was amazing.
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About 120 signed up for Gravel Grind
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Fri,09/25/20-12:14PM , 258 Reads
The gears are in motion for this Saturday’s second annual Greenwood Gravel Grind, and those involved are ready for a great ride.
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