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Walterine Odom in her letter to the editor (NSS 4/10/26) shows that she has an extreme case of TDS. She . . .

Greenwood Leflore Hospital files for bankruptcy as it works out deal with UMMC

Editor's Note: The story has been updated to add content about Greenwood Utilities' donation to the hospital and clarify the . . .

Legislation seeking to keep kids safe online signed into law

“It is beyond time that we take affirmative steps to protect our children,” State Rep. Joey Hood (R) said. “These . . .

Raiders swept by Marshall

After winning five straight Class AAA, District 1 games, the Kirk Academy Raiders faced longtime power Marshall Academy in a . . .

New Mississippi laws aimed at curbing illegal immigration could face challenges from ACLU

“I cannot confirm or deny that we will be taking legal action against these laws,” said Lydia Grizzell, policy and . . .

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An ounce of prevention
By KELLEY WILLIAMS
Thu,04/16/26-4:22PM , 440 Reads 9,844 Statewide
Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bigger Pie Forum says, “Billions of prevention is worth trillions of cure.”
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Problems with free markets
By PATRICK TAYLOR
Thu,04/16/26-12:14PM , 269 Reads 3,239 Statewide
Some people take as an article of faith that “free markets” are a magic elixir that make society prosperous and fair. Certainly, economies based on principles of capitalism and allowing markets freely to direct choice making have generally outperformed economies based upon other principles.
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Service Return
Kirk Academy senior girls doubles player Charley Rose returns a serve to a North Delta School player during a match last month.

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Kirk tennis wins matches
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,04/16/26-5:15PM , 230 Reads
The Kirk Academy tennis team opened its season on March 17 one day after the scheduled start was delayed due to weather.

In the opener, KA won a 6-3 decision over North Delta School in Batesville on March 17 and followed that with a 6-3 win at West Memphis (Ark.).

North Delta
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ABANDONED VEHICLE
By STAFF REPORT
Tue,04/14/26-2:41PM , 329 Reads
TO: JAZMINE AND

CARL I. TRAVIS

1255 WINDMILL ST.

GRENADA, MS 38901

CARMART OF OXFORD

2612 JACKSON AVE. W.

Oxford, MS 38655

Abandoned motor vehicle sold in accordance with section
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