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Candidates optimistic about their chances
By DAVID MONROE
Sat,10/30/04-11:00PM , 103 Reads
After much campaigning and some contentious debate, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and his Republican challenger, Clinton LeSueur, say they are optimistic about their prospects in Tuesday's election.
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Supreme Court candidates busy on campaign trail
By DAVID MONROE
Sat,10/23/04-11:00PM , 76 Reads
With less than two weeks until the election, the two candidates for one seat on the state Supreme Court are hitting the road to get their messages to the people.
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State employees' union president says workers must stand up for their rights
By DAVID MONROE
Wed,10/20/04-11:00PM , 107 Reads
State employees must vote for public officials who will look out for the employees' best interests, said the head of the state employees' union on Wednesday.

Brenda Scott, president of the Mississippi Alliance for State Employees, spoke to the Greenwood Voters League.
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Ogletree: Much work still to be done after Brown decision
By DAVID MONROE
Mon,10/18/04-11:00PM , 67 Reads
It's been 50 years since the Brown v. Board of Education decision helped desegregate the schools, but much work still must be done, a Harvard law professor told listeners Monday.

Charles J. Ogletree Jr. spoke at Mississippi Valley State University as part of the Aaron Henry Scholars Lecture Series.
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Greenwood, 38930, MS

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Current Temp

79°F

Partly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 63°F
Feels Like: 85°F
Dew Point: 65°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 14 mph
Sky Cover: 90%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°F
Moon Rise: 7:28 PM
Moon Set: 6:55 AM

A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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