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Martha Foose, a James Beard Award winner and resident of Greenwood, has collaborated with Atlanta chef Asha Gomez on “My Two Souths,” a cookbook recognized by the New York Times as one of the Best Cookbooks of Fall 2016.

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Foose cookbook named one of best of fall 2016
By KATHRYN EASTBURN - Staff Writer
Sun,10/02/16-6:06AM , 195 Reads
“My Two Souths,” a newly published cookbook by Atlanta chef Asha Gomez with Greenwood author Martha Hall Foose, has been anointed one of the Best Cookbooks of Fall 2016 by the New York Times.
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'Holiday Heroes' sought to help children
By KATHRYN EASTBURN - Staff Writer
Sun,10/02/16-1:43AM , 159 Reads
It takes a village to help children struggling with behavioral and emotional disorders.

That’s what Youth Villages of Greenwood does, and they are looking for a few good organizations and businesses to help them provide Christmas gifts to kids in the 56 families they serve in the area.
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Members of the Greenwood Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club are, from left, Rodney “Midget” Williams, Cecilia “Mz Twister” Alexander, Cherrie “Tutu” Criss, Melvin “Rude Dawg” Cook, Robert “Drill Sergeant” Quinn and Ronald “Choir Boy” Cook. The group will host its first Historic and Blues Ride this weekend, with riders expected from Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee.

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Bikers set for weekend of barbecue, history, blues
By KATHRYN EASTBURN - Staff Writer

Fri,09/30/16-6:02PM , 433 Reads
It’s Historic and Blues Ride weekend in Greenwood for the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club and their co-riders from neighboring states.
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Man accused of trying to scam lawyer
By KATHRYN EASTBURN - Staff Writer

Thu,09/29/16-6:05PM , 196 Reads
A Leflore County grand jury has indicted a Cleveland man for allegedly soliciting a payoff under false pretense from Greenwood attorney Lee Abraham.

Dartagnan Centerio Bronner, 28, was indicted in July. Circuit Court Clerk Elmus Stockstill said motions for discovery have been filed but no hearings have been held.
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Greenwood, 38930, MS

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Current Temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 35°F
Feels Like: 64°F
Dew Point: 58°F
Humidity: 46%
Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM

Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind Direction: NW
Wind Gust: 37 mph
Sky Cover: 45%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 58°F
Moon Rise: 5:18 AM
Moon Set: 3:51 PM

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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