Greenwood Commonwealth

07/28/2025

What has made us of the older generation and the younger people become so lackadaisical in our daily lives? Are the younger people not learning from their elders what it was and is to work hard for the rewards to which you are reaching? Do they think, with a somewhat irrational outlook on life, that the result will always favor their desires?
I have been privy to some of my grandchildren’s generation of friends and have been staggered as to the notions and views they have of life in general.

What has made us of the older generation and the younger people become so lackadaisical in our daily lives? Are the younger people not learning from their elders what it was and is to work hard for the rewards to which you are reaching? Do they think, with a somewhat irrational outlook on life, that...

07/28/2025

Leflore County and Carroll County municipal officials will be serving in leadership positions with the North Central Mississippi Mayors Association as its new 2025-2029 term begins.

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Life Help’s prevention program to help people steer clear of alcohol and drug abuse has been in existence for around 30 years — and its program manager wants the community to know it’s still readily available to help to those who need it.

07/28/2025

A free program providing maternal telehealth services is available to pregnant women who reside or receive health care in Leflore County.

07/27/2025

Chris Ball has taken over the Carroll Academy girls fast-pitch softball team and will lead the Lady Rebels into their first game of the 2025 season Tuesday at Oak Hill Academy.

07/26/2025

Editor, Commonwealth:

07/26/2025

My Two Cents for July 26-27, 2025

07/26/2025

A committee chairmanship in the Mississippi Legislature is considered a reward, a way for those in leadership to show their appreciation to an ally, recognize a certain expertise or acknowledge longtime service.

07/26/2025

I think that most people are under the impression that homemade is always better. That is probably true, but even though I love to cook, I know my way around the frozen food section pretty well. As Julia Child once said, “Remember, you are alone in the kitchen, and no one can see you.

07/26/2025

Although Bikes, Blues & Bayous features flat, scenic rides, the event’s biggest draw is its hospitality.

07/26/2025

A 22-year-old Greenwood man arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service last week was charged earlier this week with murder in connection with a fatal shooting at a gas station outside Greenwood last month.

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A former judge says that jury selection is a complicated process but that people summoned for jury duty should do their part and show up when called.