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A group of volunteers from AerCap visited the Leflore County Humane Society Nov. 14 to help complete a walking trail. From left are Ashley Scott, United Way of Leflore County Executive Committee board member and Humane Society board member; Cyndi Long, United Way board member and AerCap employee; Jerry Givens; Michael Williams; Jimmy Clunan; Anthony Hart; Lindsey Uithoven, United Way of Leflore County executive director; and Greg Davis. Sitting on the bench are Paul Henry and Kevin Moore.

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New walking trail: Humane Society addition to be good for dogs
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,11/26/25-2:00AM , 1946 Reads
A walking trail at the Leflore County Humane Society has been completed, with trees and benches surrounding the loop.
Ashley Scott, a Humane Society board member and a volunteer at the shelter, said the newly installed walking trail will be a great benefit for the facility’s dogs.
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Ivory “Junior” Weaver prays over his meal at the Ballas Family Community Kitchen on Tuesday. The kitchen served Thanksgiving meals, with the help of plenty of volunteers.

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Kitchen serves many meals for Thanksgiving
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,11/26/25-2:00AM , 3086 Reads
Ivory “Junior” Weaver was one community member to share a Thanksgiving meal Tuesday at the Ballas Family Community Kitchen.
The 64-year-old Greenwood native was born and raised a few blocks from the old Crystal Grill building, where the Community Kitchen now operates.
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2,200 meals delivered through team effort
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,11/26/25-2:00AM , 1013 Reads
Dr. Montrell Greene says many people stepped up to the plate to ensure that those in need received free meals during the annual “Giving at Thanksgiving” event.
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Guest speakers discuss topics related to the agriculture industry during Tuesday's AgFest. From left are Reese Pillow of Sunnyside Farms, moderator of the panel; Patrick Johnson, a Tunica-based farmer and chairman of the National Cotton Council of America; Dr. Steve Martin, extension professor at Mississippi State University; and Hank Reichle, president and CEO of Staplcotn.

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AgFest 2025: Ups and downs
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Sat,11/22/25-2:00AM , 1811 Reads
Farmers who have been in the business long enough know there will be good years and bad years, says agricultural economist Dr. Steve Martin.
Martin spoke Tuesday at AgFest, an annual event presented by the Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce.
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