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Elaine Gray Lawrence holds up a copy of her new women’s self-help book, “How to Become ‘Her.’” Almost a year ago, Lawrence was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Before a surgery to install a pacemaker and defibrillator, she was on bed rest, which is when she began writing her book. A book signing will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the upstairs Terrace Room at The Alluvian.

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After heart failure, pastor relied on faith
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Fri,10/18/19-1:40AM , 577 Reads
Almost a year ago, Elaine Gray Lawrence was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and at the time, she felt she had been issued a death sentence.
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A retired nurse, Annie Smith enjoys caring for others. She serves as president of Zeta Amicae of Itta Bena, an auxiliary of Theta Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

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Retired nurse is true caregiver
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Tue,10/15/19-2:04AM , 388 Reads
Annie Smith says she enjoys doing for others.

“I just enjoy caregiving,” she said.
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Some of the members of Keesler-Hamrick-Gillespie American Legion Post 29’s honor guard are, from left, John Gewalt, Dave Becker, Johnny Favara, Gary McDonald, Anita Batman, Bobby Grantham, Steven Hambrick and Donny Whitehead. Post 29 celebrated 100 years on Friday.

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Celebrating a centennial
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,10/12/19-2:16AM , 436 Reads
While the members of Keesler-Hamrick-Gillespie American Legion Post 29 are no longer active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, they continue to find ways to serve their country every day.
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Hospital, Junior Auxiliary to hold health and safety fair
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Fri,10/11/19-2:39AM , 286 Reads
Greenwood-area children will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities while learning about health and safety on Saturday.

Co-sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of Greenwood and Greenwood Leflore Hospital, the sixth annual Children’s Health & Safety Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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