Greenwood Commonwealth

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for tahini-roasted sweet potatoes with za’atar (Milk Street via AP)

Much of the public’s attention lately has been focused on the presidential election, but something else has been going on that could cause significant problems if left unattended. Energy analysts continue to warn, as they have for the past two years, that the United States is facing an electricity shortage. President-elect Donald Trump’s new buddy, Elon Musk, has been predicting for…

The election precinct at American Legion Post 29 is ready to go for Tuesday’s runoff election. Leflore County voters will choose either Interim Circuit Clerk Johnny Gary Jr. or Jackie Lewis to be the permanent circuit clerk for the next three years. Ongoing election coverage will be featured on the Commonwealth’s website, www.gwcommonwealth.com. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

Candy Hony, left, spoons green beans onto a takeout plate being held by another volunteer, Kamora Wallace, during Monday’s “Giving at Thanksgiving” meal distribution. About 1,500 meals were prepared and distributed to the needy in what has become one of the largest charitable events at Thanksgiving in Greenwood. (By Tim Kalich, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

The Improve Mississippi PAC claims in advertising that the state Supreme Court “is in danger of being dominated by liberal justices” unless Jenifer Branning is elected in Tuesday’s runoff.

Leflore County’s Olivia Hilton brings the ball up the court against Amanda Elzy on Nov. 21. Hilton and the Lady Tigers knocked off Greenwood 30-25 Saturday. (By Jared Conerly, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

With only affidavit ballots left to count, Johnny Gary Jr. is leading in the runoff election for Leflore County circuit clerk.

In recent years, Thanksgiving may be seen as a step along the way toward Christmas, but Greenwood pastors are using this week to remind their congregations about the importance of gratitude. “I think (Thanksgiving) not only helps us appreciate how much God does for us, but it reminds us how important we are to each other,” said the Rev. Ben Butler of St. John’s Methodist Church…

The Salvation Army, Altrusa International of Greenwood and CB&S Bank partner in the Angel Tree project. At the Angel Tree are, from left, Capt. Johnny Anthony of The Salvation Army and Altrusans Pat Gulledge, Clair Jenkins, Paulette Gregg and Jessica Pickens.

Four students from Greenwood High School display a “Stop the Violence” banner during Monday’s meeting of the Leflore County Board of Supervisors. From left are District 5 Supervisor Robert Collins; District 2’s Reginald Moore; students Codarius Byrdo, Kristan Williams, Danilia Griffin and Renasia Winters; and District 1 Supervisor Sam Abraham. (By Taylor Thompson, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)