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Rockabilly musician Mack Allen Smith died early Wednesday at the age of 84.

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Mack Allen Smith: 1938-2022: Rockabilly musician had eye for details
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Thu,12/08/22-2:00AM , 2024 Reads
Popular rockabilly musician Mack Allen Smith was remembered Wednesday not only for his musical skills but for his meticulous recordkeeping of everything.
Mr. Smith died early Wednesday morning at Indywood Glen at the age of 84.
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School board rejects changes to resignation policy
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Wed,12/07/22-2:00AM , 1124 Reads
The Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School Board voted Tuesday against a proposed change to its policy regarding certified staff members who ask for early releases from their contracts.
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Harrison Delta Community Singers to perform Christmas concert Sunday
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Wed,12/07/22-2:00AM , 822 Reads
On Sunday, the Harrison Delta Community Singers will grace Wesley United Methodist Church with a Christmas performance for the first time since 2019.
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Law firm awaiting info from hospital
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Tue,12/06/22-2:00AM , 1712 Reads
A lawyer advising Leflore County on its use of American Rescue Plan Act funds says his firm is still awaiting documentation from Greenwood Leflore Hospital before finalizing the paperwork to provide stopgap funding to the financially troubled medical institution.
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