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Greenwood Little Theatre will start its 2023-24 season with “The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less!” During a recent rehearsal are cast members, top row, from left, Susie Johnson, Tracie Agnew and Lydia Jacobs Stagner; bottom row, Franklin Riley, J.T. Hurst, Emma Hodges, Wade Johnson and Glenn Nail. (By Ruthie Robison)

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‘The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less!’
By KATHERINE PARKER - For the Commonwealth
Sat,09/30/23-2:00AM , 3388 Reads
Little Theatre kicks off season with comedy about Greek mythology

Lovers of lore and comedy are in for a treat when “The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less!” premieres Friday on the stage of Davis Auditorium.
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Kenny and Jenny Thompson remodeled their bathroom early this year after discovering a leak beneath the shower. They replaced the tile and facing in their bathroom as well as the bathtub’s frame, surrounding wall and overhead light fixture. After remodeling, the bathroom features a lighter, more open look. (By Katherine Parker)

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Construction 2023: Bathroom renovations: Process requires making several decisions
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Sun,08/27/23-2:00AM , 2752 Reads
A job that can be surprisingly quick but add significant value to a home is a bathroom renovation.
The job can be completed for a smaller amount — on average, homeowners spend about $6,600 on a remodeling job — or more depending on the scope of the project, materials used and the contractor.
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The cast of the Greenwood Little Theatre’s production of “The Iliad, the Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less” poses Thursday evening in Davis Auditorium for a photo promoting the play. In front from left are J.T. Hurst, Victoria Reed, Forrest Hodge, Tracie Agnew and Susie Johnson. In back are Glenn Nail, Dean Gilton, Emma Hodges and Wade Johnson. (By Alicia Dallas)

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Greenwood Little Theatre: Comedy 'Iliad, Odyssey' has 'quick wit'
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Sat,08/26/23-2:00AM , 2186 Reads
All manner of mythical monsters meandered across the stage of Davis Auditorium Thursday evening during Greenwood Little Theatre’s rehearsal for its next play.
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Area schools below state on most tests
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Fri,08/25/23-2:00AM , 3782 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Education recently released assessment scores from the 2022-2023 school year for all public school districts statewide, including the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District and the Carroll County School District.
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