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Kevin Brown, the new president of Viking Range Corp., examines the cavity of a TurboChef oven. The oven can cook a frozen turkey in 42 minutes and is 15 times faster than a conventional microwave. It will be unveiled to the public beginning in August.

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Viking focused on improvement
By BOB DARDEN - Staff Writer
Sun,07/24/16-6:00AM , 290 Reads
Viking Range is focused on quality and committed to staying in Greenwood, company officials say.

Kevin Brown, who had served as vice president of operations and engineering, was named Viking’s president July 5.
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Several Leflore County schools now have new principals
By BOB DARDEN - Staff Writer
Sun,07/24/16-3:51AM , 249 Reads
Dr. Ilean Richards, conservator of the Leflore County School District, is looking forward to the start of the new school year.

“I can hardly wait,” she said. “I’m excited about the plans we have in place. I’m excited about the enthusiasm of the staff members. It’s about a team here.”
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J.Z. George High, Middle administrations merge
By BOB DARDEN - Staff Writer
Sun,07/24/16-3:48AM , 236 Reads
Carroll County Superintendent of Education Billy Joe Ferguson is hoping for the best for the new school year.

“It’s been quite a challenge. It’s been the hardest year I’ve ever had finding teachers,” Ferguson said.

The district has lost one of its counselors and 11 teachers, including some special education teachers.
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DC group to visit Delta
By BOB DARDEN - Staff Writer

Thu,07/21/16-5:55PM , 190 Reads
A group of 23 African-American and Jewish high school students from the Washington area are heading to Greenwood.
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Greenwood, 38930, MS

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Current Temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 73°F
Min Temp: 60°F
Feels Like: 65°F
Dew Point: 61°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: N
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Sky Cover: 90%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 61°F
Moon Rise: 12:26 AM
Moon Set: 9:48 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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