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The cast of Greenwood Little Theatre’s production of “Suddenly, Last Summer” includes, seated, from left, Cheryl Weiss, Bobby VanDevender and Alicia Dallas; standing, Cheryl Thornhill, Freda MacIntosh, Marvin Haley and Gwendolyn Riley.

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'Suddenly, Last Summer'
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Sun,06/18/17-6:02AM , 383 Reads
Greenwood Little Theatre will end its 2016-17 season with a one-act show written by renowned playwright and Mississippi native Tennessee Williams.

Eddie Amelung, co-director of “Suddenly, Last Summer,” said he has wanted to bring this play to the Little Theatre for a while.
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Several raffles are being held this summer to raise funds to treat heartworm-positive dogs at the Leflore County Humane Society. A chance to win a raffle prize is $10. The raffles are being held by the Friends for Paws committee, which also held the Paws in the Park event last August. From left are Jenna Luna, a shelter volunteer and photographer who is donating a one-hour photo session; Angie Young, a shelter volunteer and member of the committee; Vivian Norris, executive director of the Humane Society; Angela Byrd, a shelter volunteer and member of the committee; and Laura Taylor, a shelter volunteer.

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Humane Society to hold raffles to raise funds for shelter animals
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor

Tue,06/13/17-6:00PM , 223 Reads
Ten dollars can make a difference.

If everyone who has “liked” the Leflore County Humane Society’s Facebook page each donated $10, that money could make a huge difference for the many animals who call the shelter home.
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The work of Greenwood artists Angie Crick Cole, left, and Shawn Hodges will be shown in an exhibit, “Local Color,” at the Museum of the Mississippi Delta.

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'Local Color'
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Sun,06/11/17-11:45AM , 371 Reads
A vibrant exhibit featuring all new artwork by two Greenwood artists is coming to the Museum of the Mississippi Delta.

An opening reception for “Local Color,” a joint showing of pieces by Angie Crick Cole and Shawn Hodges, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the museum.
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Brent and Danielle Morgan of Teoc adopted Howard, a small black-and-tan dog with long floppy ears that gained local fame about a month ago as many Greenwood residents would post their efforts to catch the dog on Facebook. Danielle is the executive director of the Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau on Howard Street, which is where Howard frequently roamed.

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Former stray dog now happy at home
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Sat,06/10/17-1:00AM , 320 Reads
Howard, once a stray dog roaming the streets of downtown Greenwood, is living the good life at his forever home.

He was adopted by Danielle Morgan, executive director of the Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau, and her husband, Brent, shortly after being captured on May 5.
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