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Pillow Academy homecoming
Sat,10/04/25-4:30PM , 1679 Reads
Pillow Academy crowned Sully DuBard homecoming queen and Hayes Brown homecoming king Friday night. During the homecoming festivities are, front row, from left, flower girl Brooklyn White and crown bearer Wills Branch; back row Brown, DuBard and Head of School Sulee Blansett.

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Brent Maze is the editor and publisher of The Greenwood Commonwealth. Contact him at 662-581-7243 or bmaze@gwcommonwealth.com.

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BRENT MAZE: Taking time to enjoy the Greens & Beans Dinner
By BRENT MAZE - Publisher
Sat,10/04/25-10:00AM , 1825 Reads
On Thursday night, I had the opportunity to attend the 23rd annual Beans & Greens Dinner sponsored by the Leflore County Democratic Executive Committee at the Andrew McQueen Jr. Civic Center.
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Christopher Reves is a retired pharmacist who lives in Greenwood.

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Guest Columnist: Is it red vs. blue in every state?
By CHRISTOPHER REVES - Guest Columnist
Sat,10/04/25-8:00AM , 1652 Reads
Like a lot of people, I’ve been watching the riotous behavior in Los Angeles lately, watching, and trying to understand. At first, I didn’t have a clue. Little of it makes sense.
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Vote on middle school merger likely Tuesday
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - Staff Writer
Sat,10/04/25-2:00AM , 3123 Reads
The Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School Board likely will vote on a proposal to transfer all Amanda Elzy Junior High School students to Greenwood Middle School when the board meets Tuesday.
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Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 84°F
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Dew Point: 59°F
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