KEVIN EDWARDS | The Greenwood Commonwealth

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(Photo by Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) Don and Vikki Johnson stand with the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster they will give away in a fundraiser to raise support for the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Ruleville couple will also give away cash prizes. The winners will be announced on Christmas Day.

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Couple conducting fundraising giveaway
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Thu,08/14/25-3:04PM , 3258 Reads
A Ruleville couple are using their generous nature to give away some prizes and raise money for good causes.
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(Photo by Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.) Staplcotn CEO Hank Reichle speaks to the Greenwood Rotary Club Wednesday about the challenges faced by U.S. farmers in 2025. These challenges include higher inflation, lower crop yields and increased competition from competitors such as Brazil.

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Ag sector hurt by low prices, high costs, Reichle says
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Wed,08/13/25-4:12PM , 2003 Reads
Greenwood’s agriculture sector is being dragged down by low prices, higher costs and increased international competition, says Staplcotn CEO Hank Reichle.
The effect is felt not just locally but nationwide, Reichle said Wednesday before the Greenwood Rotary Club.
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Documents for, against annexation filed
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Wed,08/13/25-2:00AM , 1665 Reads
Documents arguing for and against Greenwood’s annexation effort have been filed with the Leflore County chancery clerk, one of the final steps before the presiding judge makes her ruling.
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Documents for, against annexation filed
By KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Tue,08/12/25-2:00AM , 1810 Reads
Documents arguing for and against Greenwood’s annexation effort have been filed with the Leflore County chancery clerk, one of the final steps before the presiding judge makes her ruling.
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