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Zane Hodge reviews his training diary as he prepares for a benefit trek of more than 100 miles that will begin Thursday. Hodge says he has been running about 30 miles a week for the past few months in preparation for what he expects to be a five-day journey. (Adam Bakst)

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Teacher to run, raise money to fight diabetes
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Sat,05/01/21-2:00AM , 1498 Reads
Zane Hodge, a Greenwood man known for his long-distance benefit swims in Lake Chicot, Arkansas, is trading in his goggles for running shoes this year.
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The contents from the recently unearthed 50-year time capsule have made their way to the Museum of the Mississippi Delta for a freezing treatment to wick out moisture collected. (Adam Bakst)

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Mills: Glad to help with time capsule
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Fri,04/30/21-2:00AM , 1399 Reads
The executive director of the Museum of the Mississippi Delta says the museum has been given a “momentous task” in handling the contents of a time capsule from 1971, but she’s glad to be part of it.
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Dr. Ro’Shaun Bailey, the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School Board vice president, reviews his notes during Wednesday’s work session. (Adam Bakst)

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Firm offers options, figures for bond issue projects
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Thu,04/29/21-2:00AM , 995 Reads
Consultants presented three options and cost estimates to the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School Board Wednesday for using funds from a proposed bond issue.
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Cotesworth ghost tour set Friday, Saturday
By ADAM BAKST - Staff Writer
Thu,04/29/21-2:00AM , 1264 Reads
An event with the Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center is returning from the grave.
Those looking to learn about the history of Cotesworth, a Carroll County mansion, and its possible paranormal residents can participate in its ghost tour Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m.
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