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Dr. Latonya Garner-Jackson, chair of the Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences Department at MVSU, helps Alicia Craft, left, and Terry Davis, right, during a digital literacy training session held Saturday at Mississippi Valley State University. (By Taylor Thompson, Greenwood Commonwealth, Copyright 2025)

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Parents receive free laptops, digital training
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Tue,02/11/25-2:00AM , 1774 Reads
Parents from Leflore County gathered Saturday morning at Mississippi Valley State University to receive free laptops and digital literacy training.
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Community Center to host luncheon for senior citizens Thursday
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Sat,02/08/25-2:00AM , 1066 Reads
The Greenwood Community Center will host a luncheon for senior citizens at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Earnest Adams, who co-founded the center on Avenue I with his wife, Debra, said they have a goal of bringing the community together.
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Bond issue awaits report of district audits
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Thu,02/06/25-2:00AM , 1731 Reads
The Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District is at a standstill regarding the $44 million bond issue that is to be used to build a new countywide high school.
The district cannot move forward until it receives a written report of the district audits for 2022 and 2023. The audits are being completed by McKenzie CPA, PLLC of Brandon.
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Board approves match for prospective grant
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,02/05/25-2:00AM , 1313 Reads
The Leflore County Board of Supervisors has approved committing $12,000 in local matching funds if the Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Foundation receives a federal grant.
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