Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation

10/20/2026

Here's your chance to shop and support a great cause.

Browse the available items, place your bids, and help make the United Way of Leflore County fundraiser a success.



A big thank-you to all the generous donors who contributed items and experiences to make this auction possible!

10/19/2026

It’s Monday, and you know what that means… !

MONDAY–WEDNESDAY
Greenwood is the host city of the Al-Tn-Ms Rural Tourism Conference, which kicks off this afternoon with preconference tours. Click the link for the full agenda: https://almstnruraltourism.com/Conference-Agenda

TUESDAY
Jason Ballard is back this Tuesday on the Terrace at the Alluvian Hotel.

Bingo night at St. Francis Church! Grab your lucky charm and come out for a little midweek fun at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY
It’s Homecoming Week at Amanda Elzy High School! The celebration begins Monday, October 19, and continues through Friday, October 23, 2026, with a full week of exciting activities.
Come out Friday at 7 p.m. and cheer on the Panthers under the Friday night lights.

SATURDAY
Keep the laughs going with Comedy in the Delta at the Delta Emporium at 7:30 p.m.

Let’s make sure we don’t miss a thing. If you know of an event, community gathering, or local happening we should feature in , tag us in your post or drop the details in the comments.

Help us spread the word about what’s happening in Greenwood, Leflore, and Carroll counties!

10/19/2026

Insurance isn’t one-size-fits-all, and SouthGroup Greenwood understands that.

As an independent insurance agency, SouthGroup Insurance Services-Greenwood works with multiple insurance providers to help individuals and businesses find coverage suited to their needs. But what stands out is the role they take on for their clients, serving as advocates who help them understand their options and make informed decisions.

We’re glad to have the team at SouthGroup Greenwood as a member of the EDF.

Want to join our growing list of members? Click the link for membership information: https://greenwoodedf.com/join-the-edf

10/16/2026

Homecoming weekend at is in full swing!

The EDF team traded the office for the golf course as we joined the fun at the Mississippi Valley State University Alumni Golf Scramble, proudly sponsoring a hole and celebrating with fellow MVSU supporters.

Our Executive Director, Thomas Gregory, was joined by Cyndi Long, David O’Bryan, and Robert Williams for a day of fun, friendly competition, and Delta Devil pride!

Now, let’s take that green-and-white spirit over to Rice-Totten Stadium! Wishing the Delta Devils the best of luck against Bethune-Cookman tomorrow. Go Valley!

10/16/2026

Wishing the Delta Devils the best of luck as they take on Bethune-Cookman tomorrow for Homecoming 2026! Let’s go, Valley!
Mississippi Valley State University

🏈💚 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THE VALLEY!

Homecoming 2026 is HERE! 🔥

The Delta Devils return to Rice-Totten Stadium to take on Bethune-Cookman!

🗓 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2 PM
📍 Rice-Totten Stadium
📺 SWAC TV

🎭 LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! 💚🤍

10/15/2026

HAPPENING TODAY!

Food has a way of telling our stories. Family recipes get passed down through generations. Family milestones get celebrated with platters of food that remind us where we come from.

Turnrow Books invites you to pull up a chair for an evening with acclaimed Southern food writer John T. Edge, in conversation with our very own LeAnne Gault. Through his memoir, House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home, Edge explores the connections between food, family, identity, and what it means to find home in the South.

Won’t you join us this evening for some Southern storytelling, a book signing, and a chance to support a local business?

Join us 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟯𝟬–𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 as we welcome acclaimed Southern food writer 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗧. 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲, in conversation with LeAnne Gault!

In his memoir, 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦: 𝘈 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦, Edge takes readers on a deeply personal journey through food, family, identity, and what it really means to call the South home. Known for his storytelling and his work celebrating Southern Foodways, Edge has spent his career exploring the people, places, and traditions that make our region so special.

Come enjoy a wonderful evening of conversation, Southern stories, and a book signing!

Copies of 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦 will be available for purchase.

10/14/2026

There is more than one path to building a career, and access to education and training helps people take that next step.

If your next step towards a better job starts with going back to school, then Skill UP Mississippi has an opportunity for you to earn your high school equivalency at no cost.

Visit www.SkillUPMississippi.com to get started.

🎓 One less barrier. One more opportunity.

Our workforce partners are helping Mississippians take the next step toward their education, career and workforce goals by offering FREE GED® and HiSET® equivalency testing while funding lasts.

Individuals can visit SkillUPMississippi.com to:
✅ Access GED® and HiSET® testing codes
✅ Find a testing site near them
✅ Connect with a local Adult Education program for FREE preparation and support

Whether the next step is completing an education, continuing to college or training, or starting a new career, this is an opportunity worth sharing.

🔗 Visit www.SkillUPMississippi.com to get started.

10/13/2026

What's Good in the 'Wood: HOMECOMING EDITION

TUESDAY
Get ready for a night of laughs! DC Youngfly is bringing the comedy to Mississippi Valley State University tonight at 9 p.m. Check out Mississippi Valley State University for ticket information.

THURSDAY
It’s Homecoming at Mississippi Delta Community College! Head to Moorhead Thursday at 7 p.m. for a grilling contest, pep rally, tailgating, and the big game.

FRIDAY
Friday night lights meet Homecoming at Leflore County High School! Come out Friday at 7 p.m. and show the Tigers some love. Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District

SATURDAY
The Homecoming celebration continues at Mississippi Valley State University! Cheer on the Delta Devils as they take the field against Bethune-Cookman at 2 p.m. in Itta Bena.

Now we want to know. Which Homecoming events are on your calendar this week? Let us know in the comments!

10/13/2026

That’s a wrap on Dear William!

Over the past several weeks, we’ve felt a special buzz around town as David Magee brought his powerful novel to the screen with a film production here in Greenwood.

To the cast and crew of Dear William, thank you for choosing Greenwood and allowing us to be part of this story.

And to everyone here who helped make this experience special, thank you for showing our guests what makes this community such a wonderful place to bring a project like this to life.

We can’t wait to see Greenwood on the big screen! Caballero Casting, LLC

10/13/2026

Cheers to 20 Years!

For two decades, Delta Health Alliance has strengthened our communities by improving reading outcomes for our youngest students, helping people manage chronic illnesses, and preparing workers for in-demand careers. And, for that, we’re grateful.

Healthy communities, strong educational foundations, and access to workforce opportunities all play a role in building a stronger Delta. We’re proud to recognize their 20 years of service and look forward to the next 20.

Help us congratulate DHA on this outstanding milestone!

DHA is a non-profit organization that is changing health care and education in the MS Delta.