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Lydia Jacobs-Stagner, 11, left, rehearses her part as young George Bailey in the Greenwood Little Theatre’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play.” To the right is Blessyn Thomas, 11, who plays Tommy, George Bailey’s son, and young Harry, Bailey’s brother. (By Katherine Parker)

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Little Theatre to perform ‘Wonderful’ radio play
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Sat,12/03/22-2:00AM , 1482 Reads
Greenwood Little Theatre’s next production, “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play,” is an aptly timed story of hope for the Christmas season.
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The Mississippi Valley State Choir, along with director Brandon Cash, front left, and pianist Lemondra Hamilton, will perform Monday evening at North Greenwood Baptist Church for the 11th Annual “O Holy Night” Christmas Choral Concert. Valley’s choir will be joined by Valley’s Women’s Chorale, Men’s Glee Club, the Valley Singers and soloists and musicians from the Memphis Chamber Orchestra. (By Mississippi Valley State University)

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MVSU choir’s ‘O Holy Night’ concert set Mon.
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Sat,12/03/22-2:00AM , 1505 Reads
Mississippi Valley State University’s choir will perform the 11th Annual “O Holy Night” Christmas Choral Concert at North Greenwood Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Monday.
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Valley tree lighting, reception coming up
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Sat,12/03/22-2:00AM , 709 Reads
Mississippi Valley State University will once again hold its annual Presidential Tree Lighting and Holiday Reception, scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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District meets deadline for funding
By KATHERINE PARKER - Staff Writer
Fri,12/02/22-2:00AM , 981 Reads
The Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District’s superintendent says the district has made the Dec. 1 deadline for submitting necessary paperwork for some state funding.
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