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Black History Month parade to be held Feb. 22
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,02/05/25-2:00AM , 1387 Reads
The organizer of a Black History Month parade in Greenwood says the month is important to celebrate because Black history is American history.
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Dr. Lin Knutson

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MVSU English professor dies
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Tue,02/04/25-2:00AM , 7154 Reads
Dr. Lin Knutson, an English professor at Mississippi Valley State University, died unexpectedly over the weekend.
Her age and the date and place of the death were unavailable.
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14 qualify for Greenwood municipal races
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Sat,02/01/25-2:00AM , 2914 Reads
A total of 14 candidates have qualified to run for the Greenwood City Council or for mayor.
The deadline to qualify for the municipal elections was Friday. Party primaries will be held April 1, and the general election is June 3.
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Teresa Webster

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Longtime MDCC administrator retires
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Fri,01/31/25-2:00AM , 1775 Reads
Teresa Webster of Sidon, a longtime administrator at Mississippi Delta Community College, has retired after 34 years of service.
She had served as vice president of instruction since 2016 and served as interim president for a time in 2024. Dr. Valarie Morgan replaced her, effective this Monday.
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