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Santa Claus waves to the crowd during last year’s Roy Martin Delta Band Festival and Christmas Parade. At the 89th annual event on Friday, Santa will have a completely new float. (By Andy Lo, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Parade day: Chamber to present 89th annual Christmas parade
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,11/30/24-2:00AM , 1837 Reads
The state’s oldest Christmas parade continues to be one of Greenwood’s most beloved community events.
“Our parade is a legend around the state,” said Beth Stevens, executive director of the Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce, which presents the annual event.
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Johnny Anthony

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Annual Adopt-A-Family program kicks off
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,11/23/24-2:00AM , 1258 Reads
This Christmas season, you can make a real difference for families in Greenwood through the Adopt-A-Family program, says Capt. Johnny Anthony.
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Pumpkin pie is commonly considered the most popular Thanksgiving dessert.

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Popular pie: For Thanksgiving dessert, pie is often the star
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,11/23/24-2:00AM , 702 Reads
The traditional Thanksgiving meal is all about the turkey and tasty sides. But when it comes to dessert, this holiday is all about the pie.
The quintessential Thanksgiving dessert is commonly thought to be pumpkin pie. Pecan pie might be a close runner-up.
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The 2024 Young Farmer of the Year is Tyler Gilliland, back right. He is pictured with his wife, Maggie, and children, Emma and Grant.

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AgFest: Chamber to hold farming festival, announces award recipient
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,11/16/24-2:00AM , 1375 Reads
The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to present its annual “Festival of Farming.”
The 2024 AgFest will be held Tuesday at the Leflore County Civic Center.
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