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The Greenwood Market Place was awarded an official Olympic Torch Monday for its placement in a Coca-Cola competition. From left to right: Brad Davis, senior director of global accounts at The Coca-Cola Company; Derrick Simpson, manager of Greenwood Market Place; and David “Jackson” Mueller of Market Place. (By Andy Lo, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Market Place awarded Olympic torch for its high finish in competition
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Tue,12/03/24-2:00AM , 1324 Reads
Greenwood Market Place was awarded an official torch from the 2024 Olympics on Monday as the store celebrated placing second in Coca-Cola’s 2024 competition for independent grocers.
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The Austin, Texas-based rock band Good Looks performs inside Turnrow Book Co. in October 2022. From left are Jake Ames on lead guitar; Phil Dunne, drums; Harrison Anderson, bass; and Tyler Jordan, guitar and vocals. (Photo by Matthew Moore)

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Austin rock band to return for another Hush Puppy concert
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Sat,11/30/24-2:00AM , 1118 Reads
The Austin, Texas-based rock band Good Looks, which played at Hush Puppy Music Co-op’s first concert as a nonprofit organization in October 2022, will return to Greenwood to headline a show Monday.
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Holiday bazaar set for Dec. 7
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Fri,11/29/24-2:00AM , 1346 Reads
An upcoming holiday bazaar is giving those searching for the perfect gift another reason to find it in Greenwood.
The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at Old City Hall, 121 Main St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Four students from Greenwood High School display a “Stop the Violence” banner during Monday’s meeting of the Leflore County Board of Supervisors. From left are District 5 Supervisor Robert Collins; District 2’s Reginald Moore; students Codarius Byrdo, Kristan Williams, Danilia Griffin and Renasia Winters; and District 1 Supervisor Sam Abraham. (By Taylor Thompson, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Leflore County Board of Supervisors: GHS students discuss campaign against violence
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Wed,11/27/24-2:00AM , 1067 Reads
Four students from Greenwood High School presented a “Stop the Violence” campaign for the schools on Monday during a meeting of the Le-flore County Board of Supervisors .
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