KEVIN EDWARDS | The Greenwood Commonwealth

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Cotesworth, built in the 1840s, is facing financial issues that are slowing its efforts to further develop the site.

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Historic home in need of financial support
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Sat,03/08/25-2:00AM , 2228 Reads
Supporters of the Carroll County antebellum house known as Cotesworth are asking for support as financial challenges have hindered future plans for expansion.
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Kenderick Cox, a Democratic candidate for mayor, speaks to the Greenwood Voters League Wednesday. Cox is making a third attempt at the office and will meet Brandice Brown-Williams and Lamar Liddell in the Democratic primary on April 1. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers Inc.)

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Mayoral candidate wants to get city on path to improvement
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Fri,03/07/25-2:00AM , 3109 Reads
Kenderick Cox wants to have “uncomfortable” conversations with Greenwood.
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Council waiting for circuit clerk to respond
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Thu,03/06/25-2:00AM , 1716 Reads
With the primary election of the 2025 municipal election calendar less than four weeks away, the Greenwood City Council is still seeking answers from Leflore County Circuit Clerk Johnny Gary Jr. on what specific election support services he will be providing.
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EDF to assist hospital with application
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Wed,03/05/25-2:00AM , 1456 Reads
The Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation is poised to help Greenwood Leflore Hospital with its application to join the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program.
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Greenwood, 38930, MS

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76°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 100%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 35°F
Feels Like: 81°F
Dew Point: 58°F
Humidity: 49%
Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM

Wind Speed: 15 to 20 mph
Wind Direction: WNW
Wind Gust: 37 mph
Sky Cover: 64%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 58°F
Moon Rise: 5:18 AM
Moon Set: 3:51 PM

Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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