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Shop Small this Holiday Season
December 10, 2024 - As we move into the holiday shopping season, the buzz of Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday steals seems to start earlier each year. Retailers begin marketing Christmas shopping long before the Thanksgiving turkey has been carved, and in the process, the season of gratitude is often overshadowed by the...
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EDF Workforce Summit to feature Keynote Speaker Bradley Lum on November 12
October 30, 2024 - The Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation (EDF) is proud to announce its upcoming Workforce Summit, set for November 12 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce. This summit will bring together key workforce partners and business leaders from across the region to explore collaborative solutions to strengthen Leflore County...
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A New Chapter in Greenwood’s Culinary Story
August 12, 2024 - Grilled salmon, house salad, turnip greens, yeast rolls, and a slice of coconut pie. If you were a fan of the Crystal Grill, like me, you can probably still remember the last meal you had before the restaurant unexpectedly closed in July. The closure of the Crystal Grill hit hard....
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The role of Turnrow as Greenwood’s third place
May 3, 2024 - When I read The Greenwood Commonwealth’s recent article marking the one-year anniversary of Turnrow Book Co.’s unexpected fire, I couldn’t believe it had only been a year. It seems like we have spent more than 365 days without access to the books, paninis, and artwork...
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