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Ruby Jewell Farmer

By STAFF REPORT STAFF REPORT
Thu,12/04/25-7:00PM, 952 Reads
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Greenwood Delta Funeral Home for Mrs. Ruby Jewell Farmer, 88, who died on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Greenwood with her family by her side. Dr. Jim Phillips officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Monday, Nov. 24, at the funeral home.
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This image released by Amazon MGM Studios shows Jason Statham in a scene from "A Working Man." (Dan Smith/Amazon MGM Studios via AP)

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Statham’s 'A Working Man’ upsets ‘Snow White’ to take No. 1 at the box office

By JAKE COYLE JAKE COYLE - AP Film Writer
Sun,03/30/25-11:51AM, 952 Reads
NEW YORK (AP) — In an unexpected upset, the Jason Statham thriller “A Working Man” took No.
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Making the Tackle

Kirk Academy linebacker Conner Brewer, 10, makes the tackle on an Oak Hill running back, while teammate Russell Robinson comes to help out. The Raiders saw their season come to an end with a 36-24 Class AA - Division II Playoff loss in West Point last Friday.

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Oak Hill runs way past Kirk in playoff contest

By CHUCK HATHCOCK CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,11/20/25-4:00PM, 952 Reads
Kirk Academy head football coach Justin Purvis knew his team faced a big challenge against Oak Hill last Friday night in West Point in the second round of the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Class AA – Division II playoffs.
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Gloria Gilbreth

By STAFF REPORT STAFF REPORT
Wed,10/22/25-6:15PM, 949 Reads
Family and friends gathered at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in the chapel of McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada to celebrate the remarkable life of Gloria Gilbreth, 84, who died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 8, surrounded by her family. The family received friends beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct.
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