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The United Way of Leflore County’s All-In Event will feature more than 100 items in its silent auction. Some of the items up for grab are pictured above.

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'All-In' for United Way
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Sat,09/22/18-6:00AM , 312 Reads
A day of golf, bingo, a draw down, a silent auction, food and entertainment — all while supporting a good cause — is set for Thursday.

The United Way of Leflore County will hold its third annual All-In Event at the Greenwood Country Club.
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'King Alice'

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Author's work with daughter inspired book
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Sat,09/22/18-6:00AM , 253 Reads
Caldecott award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell says a day writing with his daughter, Romy, inspired his new children’s book, “King Alice.”
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At the home of hosts Mr. and Mrs. Jody Simcox of the third Art & Soul Garden Party are event organizers, from left, MaryNeff Stewart, Sarah Iwanski, Ashley Farmer and Stella Britt.

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Garden Party set
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Thu,09/20/18-6:00AM , 648 Reads
The third Art & Soul Garden Party is a good time for a great cause, says Sarah Iwanski, executive director of ArtPlace Mississippi.

Featuring an evening of art, food and music, the Garden Party serves as a fundraiser for the Greenwood nonprofit, which has a mission to “create access to the arts for everyone in Leflore County.”
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Gay White, now retired after teaching for 26 years, has lived in Greenwood since 2004.

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Retired teacher remains active as volunteer
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Tue,09/18/18-6:01AM , 179 Reads
Gay White says she felt that God was calling her at an early age to be a teacher.

Now a retired educator, White said her 26 years of teaching were “wonderful.”

She was inspired by her first-grade teacher.
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