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Artavious Cage has started a movement called KING (Knowing I Need God) in an effort to help the less fortunate. He has been disabled since having eye surgery in 2023.

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Adversity made disabled man want to help others
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - Staff Writer
Sat,10/18/25-2:00AM , 5947 Reads
Artavious Cage is aiming to start a movement called KING, and he wants the world to know what it stands for.
The acronym, Knowing I Need God, represents Cage’s journey toward discovering a passion for God and his desire to help others.
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Some calling for change in Miss. gun laws
By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer
Sat,10/18/25-2:00AM , 4312 Reads
Following a series of unrelated fatal shootings throughout Mississippi last week, some community organizers and lawmakers are pressing for reforms to the state’s gun laws.
They include Danyelle Holmes, an organizer based in Jackson but originally from Greenwood, who wants the state’s law regarding the open carrying of firearms repealed.
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All-In Event: All-In Event features 7 silent auction packages
Sat,10/18/25-2:00AM , 2890 Reads
The United Way of Leflore County will hold its annual fundraising event on Thursday at the Greenwood Country Club.

United Way’s All-In Event includes tennis, golf, Mahjong, a silent auction, a drawdown, live music, food and lots of fun.

There is no cost to enter the event.
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Magazine’s fall issue is available
By RUTHIE ROBISON - Managing Editor
Sat,10/18/25-2:00AM , 2275 Reads
Celebrate 20 years of Leflore Illustrated.
The fall issue of the Commonwealth’s quarterly magazine is its 20th anniversary edition.
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