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Members of the cast of Greenwood Little Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” include, front row, from left, Laila Hodges, Alice Kate Baldwin, Madyson Myers, Doss Pantin, Jaxon Monroe, Cece Splaingard, Cecilia Hinckley, Emily Houston, Mamie Patridge and Josie Clark; middle row, Declan Beattie, Anne Thomas Joiner, Annabelle Beattie, Jearlene Sims, Addey Oates, Mary Alice Cheatham, Eleanor Hinckley, McCarty Edwards, Sophie Owens, Charlie Kimmel, Isaac Dallas, Jana Dees, Gloria White, Ka’Myia Thomas and Laney Roach; back row, Bristol Hammons, Lucy Cheatham, Josiah Wallace, Nala Greene, Rosalyn Washington, McKenzie Edwards, Denise Wallace, Jimmy Agnew, Tracie Agnew, Michelle Greene, Elizabeth Hinckley, Kitty Sheffield, Chloe Hair, Laurel Guerra, Randle Faught, Allyson Bedingfield and Alyssa Tharpe. (By Alicia Dallas)

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‘The Wizard of Oz’: Greenwood Little Theatre to present beloved classic
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,05/31/25-5:00PM , 2403 Reads
Travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City with Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as Greenwood Little Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz.”
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Museum of the Mississippi Delta Executive Director Lisa Cookston stands in front of pieces currently being installed at the museum that will be featured in its upcoming exhibit, “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.” (By Ruthie Robison, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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‘America at the Crossroads': Museum to host new exhibit, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,05/24/25-2:00AM , 2533 Reads
The Museum of the Mississippi Delta is getting ready for a summer filled with fun, learning and American music history.
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Carolyn McGee, center, was named the Commonwealth’s 2025 Mother of the Year. With her are, from left, her daughter, Jeana Moore, grandson Carter McGee, and son Gregory McGee II.

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Mother of the Year: Carolyn McGee selected as Commonwealth’s 2025 top mom
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,05/10/25-2:00AM , 5923 Reads
Carolyn McGee has always strived to be the very best mother she can be.
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A large crowd turned out on Front Street for the first night of last year’s Que on the Yazoo, as barbecue competitors set up along the street. (By Andy Lo, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Que on the Yazoo
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,04/26/25-2:00AM , 3024 Reads
Greenwood’s favorite annual barbecue competition and festival returns next weekend.
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