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Leflore County Circuit Clerk Elmus Stockstill reviews a sample ballot for the Nov. 3 election. Sample ballots are available at the Leflore County Courthouse and may also be requested by phone at 453-1435.

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Sample ballots available
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Thu,09/17/20-10:48PM , 462 Reads
In the Leflore County Courthouse, Circuit Clerk Elmus Stockstill stacks a pile of papers titled “2020 General Election,” announcing that the sample ballots for the Nov. 3 election are available.

Citizens can come into the office to pick up a ballot or call 453-1435 and request that one be scanned or emailed to them.
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Patricia Young, who has been protesting what she claims is uneven billing for electricity in Itta Bena, hands each member of the Board of Aldermen a light bill on Tuesday night. Seated is Alderman Darrick Hart.

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Debate over Itta Bena light bills continues
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer

Thu,09/17/20-1:38AM , 269 Reads
More fiery debate over electric bills erupted during a meeting of the Itta Bena Board of Aldermen this week.
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Little Theatre to move most of its performances outdoors
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Wed,09/16/20-1:30AM , 283 Reads
Greenwood Little Theatre is moving forward with its season utilizing mostly outdoor venues to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions.

The organization’s board has decided to put on four shows: a theatrical compilation, “The Odd Couple,” “The Outsiders” and “Steel Magnolias.”
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Martha LaVere Washington, adoption specialist for the Leflore County Humane Society, takes care of 4-week-old terrier-shepherd mix puppies. The shelter is currently at capacity with about 130 cats and dogs at the facility.

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Shelter needs help
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Tue,09/15/20-1:13AM , 320 Reads
The Leflore County Humane Society’s shelter is up to its paws with animals, and it needs more volunteers and supplies.

Signs outside announce that the shelter is at “max capacity and not accepting any animals.”
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