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Greenwood resident Lora Evans, center, competed with her family, the Cornells from Bristow, Va., on the popular game show “Family Feud.” From left are Fred Cornell, Marcia Evans, Lora Evans, Kennie Edwards and Amina Evans. Cornell and his wife, Marcia, are both former Greenwood residents.

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Time to ‘Feud’
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor

Wed,09/18/13-5:03PM , 624 Reads
Over the summer, Greenwood resident Lora Evans and four members of her family competed against another family for a cash prize on the popular game show “Family Feud.”

Friends will be able to see how they did when the show airs Thursday, at 9 a.m. on WABG-6 and at 6 p.m. on WNBD-2.
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Robin O'Bryant

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Local author writes bestseller
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor

Sun,09/15/13-1:00AM , 153 Reads
Local author Robin O’Bryant has fulfilled one of her long-time dreams.

On Thursday, she received a call from her agent, Jenny Bent, with news that her book, “Ketchup Is a Vegetable,” would be listed as No. 3 on The New York Times e-book best-sellers list on the following day.
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Rebecca Ritchey, a Begin with Reading participant, reads to kindergarten students at W.C. Williams Elementary.

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Altrusa, Extension Office to hold Begin with Reading training
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Fri,09/13/13-6:36PM , 158 Reads
Children often imitate adults. And a grown-up taking time out of his or her busy schedule once a month to read to children can have a lasting effect, not only on the youth but also on local communities.
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300 Oaks Road Race

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Run, Walk & Fun
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Lifestyles Editor
Fri,09/13/13-6:32PM , 200 Reads
The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 32nd annual 300 Oaks Road Race, which will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

The race features a 10K run, a 5K run, a 5K walk and a one-mile fun run.
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