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Planning for the upcoming 35th annual Robert Moore Labor Day Festival are members of the Browning Progressive Civic League, seated, from left, Niqua Graham, president emeritus; Sallie Woods; Teresa Grice; Kathleen Graham; and Margarette Fluker; standing, Leroy Ware, vice president; and Bobbie Peoples, president. Not pictured is District 2 Supervisor Reginald Moore and Dr. Kalanya Moore.

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Browning Labor Day Festival to be held Monday
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,08/30/25-2:00AM , 2627 Reads
Members of the Browning Progressive Civic League are gearing up to present the Robert Moore Labor Day Festival.
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A book launch event was held Aug. 12 at the Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce for Portia Collins’ new book, “Finding Freedom in Christ: An 8-Week Study of Galatians.” The book is published by Crossway, a national Christian publisher that produces the ESV Bible and gospel-centered books.

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A study of Galatians: Greenwood author releases Bible study with national book publisher
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,08/23/25-2:00AM , 2894 Reads
Reading the book of Galatians was a life-changing experience for Portia Collins.
“After I finished reading that book, it was really like a watershed experience, and it was a pivotal moment in my faith,” she said. “It was a pivotal moment in how I truly understand who Jesus is. And it just changed my life.”
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(By Ruthie Robison, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) Kelsey Hurt has been working at Zoe Coffee Co. in downtown Greenwood since the new shop opened in June.

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Your Neighbor: Kelsey Hurt: Student enjoys her work at coffee shop
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Wed,08/20/25-2:00AM , 3078 Reads
Kelsey Hurt enjoys interacting with the customers at Zoe Coffee Co.
She’s worked at the new downtown Greenwood coffee shop since it opened in June. The 19-year-old has been crafting specialty coffee drinks and working at the register several days a week throughout the summer.
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(Photo by Andy Lo, © 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) Ellis Rustom and Eva Flowers volunteer at last year’s Ramcat Rhythm & Brews. Presented by Main Street Greenwood, this year’s event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23.

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Ramcat Rhythm & Brews: Main Street event to feature live entertainment
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,08/16/25-2:00AM , 2031 Reads
Food and music — that’s what brings us together as a community, says Main Street Greenwood’s executive director, Elizabeth Liddell.
And that’s what keeps people coming back each year to Main Street’s annual Ramcat Rhythm & Brews event.
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