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FARMING 2026 " Heartland Catfish: Focus on quality; Company "manages supply from eggs to harvest
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (126+ words) The Greenwood Commonwealth "Heartland Catfish'Company, closing in on its 30th anniversary in business in Itta Bena, celebrates its recipe for success and pushes its recipes for catfish. From fish food and roe to finished catfish, the company keeps a close eye…...
FARMING 2026 " Young Farmer of the Year: Noland Howard: Carrying on tradition, Family operation is "something to be proud of
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (123+ words) The Greenwood Commonwealth "Noland Howard remembers the sense of freedom he had growing up on his family"s farm west of Sidon. "We used to just run as we pleased, he said. "Iwould bike with my cousins, swim in the…...
Stamp Out Hunger brings in 6, 000 pounds of food for Greenwood pantries
2+ week, 1+ day ago (95+ words) The Greenwood Commonwealth "The postal carriers from Greenwood Post Office collected more than 6, 000 pounds of food during the National Association of Letter Carriers" (NALC"s) annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 9. Each year, letter carriers in Mississippi and across…...
Mislabeling of seafood still a concern nearly a year after seafood labeling law went into effect
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (406+ words) Research provided by Sea D Consulting shows deceptive practices continue to undermine consumer trust and harm American shrimpers in a third of restaurants tested. A recent study on genetic testing reveals what researchers say is meaningful progress in the fight…...
Let's get cooking: Que on the Yazoo starts Friday; live music, car show, art walk included
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1079+ words) Que on the Yazoo, Greenwood's annual barbecue contest, is now 15 years old " and with each year, its organizers have strived to make it bigger, better and even more fun for everyone. This year's activities and festivities will kick off at…...
ABC warehouse woes an artifact of Prohibition
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (771+ words) For the 50 percent of Mississippians who enjoy a glass of wine with their meal, the last few months have been educational as the state-run Alcohol Beverage Control warehouse has been in disarray. Mississippi has the fifth lowest alcohol consumption in…...
Southern Dish watch party for Fan and Johnny's set for April 9
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (96+ words) The Greenwood Commonwealth "A watch party for the new Mississippi Public Broadcasting series "Southern Dish" will be held at the Museum of the Mississippi Delta from 6-9 p. m. April 9. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona, who is the series" host, will join Greenwood chef…...
Southern Dish: MPB series spotlights states chefs, restaurants
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (89+ words) The Greenwood Commonwealth For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been crisscrossing the state with a delectable purpose. That is to create a new TV series that will…...
Sweet holiday: Poe says she likes to make "pretty food
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (115+ words) The Greenwood Commonwealth So why are the chocolate-covered strawberries that are considered Valentines Day delicacies a little tricky for some folks to make? Perhaps it is because melting chocolate to the right consistency isnt always easy. And the strawberries need…...
Happy for a hot meal
4+ mon, 11+ hour ago (43+ words) The Greenwood Commonwealth Thanks to generous supporters, we are close to reaching our goal of raising $28, 300 this year. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph....