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Board tables GLH request regarding bankruptcy
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,02/04/26-2:00AM , 1607 Reads
The Leflore County Board of Supervisors has postponed action on a request from Greenwood Leflore Hospital to allow it to seek a Chapter 9 bankruptcy if negotiations with the Mississippi Division of Medicaid break down.
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Crews from Delta Electric Power Association work on repairs and restoration efforts in Carroll and Montgomery Counties Monday. The power company said crews are working diligently across all circuits in the counties still without power. Servicemen are also reconnecting those who have had repairs where electricians were needed.

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County approves $200k to help Itta Bena power restoration
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Mon,02/02/26-7:38PM , 5854 Reads
The city of Itta Bena is getting help from the Leflore County Board of Supervisors to get power restored to residents.

The board approved committing $200,000 for the restoration efforts during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, with District 1’s Sam Abraham dissenting.
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3 qualify to run for Ward 6 council seat
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Sat,01/31/26-2:00AM , 3341 Reads
Three candidates have qualified to run for the vacant Ward 6 seat on the Greenwood City Council.
Maggie Ellis-Archie, Brittany Gray and Dorothy Randle have qualified to seek the seat made vacant by the Jan. 2 death of Councilwoman Dorothy Glenn.
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Greenwood native will travel to DC, advocate for ‘second chance’ legislation
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Sat,01/31/26-2:00AM , 5445 Reads
A Greenwood native with a passion for helping others rebuild after incarceration has been invited to engage with lawmakers in Washington D.C. and advocate for second chances.
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