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Paying tribute at parade
Wed,03/04/26-2:00AM , 393 Reads
Farron McCaskill, left, and Hope Cooper hold signs commemorating local residents during the fifth annual Black History Month parade held Saturday morning in Greenwood. Cleveland Jordan was the father of David Jordan, a local civil rights activist and former state senator and member of the Greenwood City Council.
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Pipe band plays
Wed,03/04/26-2:00AM , 229 Reads
The City of Memphis Pipe Band performs Sunday along Main Street in Greenwood during First Presbyterian Church's Kirkin' O' the Tartan festivities.

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Tigers headed to finals
Wed,03/04/26-2:00AM , 585 Reads
Leflore County High School fans cheer for their Tigers against West Union in the semifinals of the MHSAA Class 1A Basketball State Championship at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson on Monday.
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Greenwood falls in Class 4A semifinals
By BILL BURRUS - For the Commonwealth
Tue,03/03/26-3:59PM , 844 Reads
JACKSON — Greenwood High School had its chances to stay on track for another state title but fell short in the end, losing 50-42 to Leake Central here Tuesday in the MHSAA State 4A semifinals at the Mississippi Coliseum.

GHS trailed the entire game but was always within striking distance.
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