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Preparing for the third annual Mississippi Valley State University James Herbert White Foundation Awards Gala are committee members, from left, Jean Cadney, Annette Dorsey, Larry Griggs, Cassandria Hansbrough, Don Brock, Angela Curry, Barbara Arnold, Beth Stevens and Greenwood Mayor Carolyn McAdams. Committee members not pictured are Paulette Palmer and Peyton Fandel.

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Foundation to hold 3rd annual Awards Gala to celebrate MVSU, supporters
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,03/30/24-2:00AM , 2630 Reads
The third annual Mississippi Valley State University James Herbert White Foundation Awards Gala is sure to be a fun time, filled with camaraderie, entertainment and food, says the event’s committee chair, Jean Cadney.
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During a rehearsal of “The Enchanted Bookshop” are, from left, Mary Laine Dyksterhouse as Dorothy, John McCall III as Sherlock Holmes, Samantha Studley as Robin Hood, and Amaan Jemsheer as Tom Sawyer.

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Review: 'The Enchanted Bookshop' a delight for all ages
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Fri,03/22/24-2:00AM , 1760 Reads
Children and adults will both enjoy the Greenwood Little Theatre’s delightful presentation of “The Enchanted Bookshop.”
Featuring a cast of more than 20 talented actors, the play is directed by Roishina C. Henderson — and it makes for the perfect directing debut for the author and freelance editor and writer.
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The cast of Greenwood Little Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Enchanted Bookshop” includes, from left, Shannon Haddon, Liliana Morse, Tracie Agnew, McKenzie Edwards, Alicia Dallas, Jana Dees, James Downs, Samantha Studley, Renee Ruscoe, Kat Coxwell, Lydia Jacobs-Stagner, Amaan Jemsheer, Jimmy Agnew, Allysa Tharpe, McCarty Edwards, Mary Laine Dyksterhouse, John McCall, Allyson Bedingfield and Paulette Clay. Not pictured are Kimberly Lawes, Sophie Owens, Brayden Splaingard and Michael Haddon. (Photos by Ruthie Robison, Copyright 2024, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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GLT to present 'The Enchanted Bookshop'
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,03/16/24-2:00AM , 1864 Reads
Fall in love all over again with some of your favorite characters from classic children’s literature when the Greenwood Little Theatre presents “The Enchanted Bookshop.”
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During the 2024 Black History Month parade is Beverly Griffin, followed by members of the GCC Royal Hearts dance team. (By Joc Media)

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‘Celebrating Black Joy’
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,03/09/24-2:00AM , 1898 Reads
The atmosphere at the third annual Black History Month parade can be described in one word, says the event’s coordinator, Brandice Brown-Williams.
“Electric,” she said. “The parade is always a breath of fresh air.”
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