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Film to tell story of Hopkins’ mom BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
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When Arizona Cardinals fans watch DeAndre Hopkins, they see a talented, spirited athlete who maintains a tough exterior. His mother, Sabrina Greenlee, witnesses something a little different. “He’s always been a momma’s boy — although he might not admit it,” the South Carolina resident said with a laugh. “I’m definitely proud of him, not only on the football field but the businessman he’s become as well.” Life wasn’t always so playful for their family. Greenlee’s story is filled with cycles of abuse, teen pregnancy, and a violent attempt on her life that ultimately left her completely blind. Although her life has
Sabrina Greenlee, the mother of the Arizona Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins, founded S.M.O.O.O.T.H., which aims to educate and empower as many women and children as possible through mentorship, counseling and outreach. (Sean Coleman/
been “no crystal stair,” she credits her faith as the fuel that equips her with the confidence and tenacity to inspire others to repair, recreate and restore their purpose and infinite potential. Greenlee will soon share her story through her memoir and is preparing for BRON Studios to make a movie about her life. “It’s a little surreal that they would make a depiction about my life,” she said. “I’m embracing it each day. I’m even thinking about who’s going to portray me. When they asked, I said Taraji P. Henson. She’s the same age as me and has an amazing personality. I am excited, but now I can’t believe this is really happening.” SEE FILM PAGE 4
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Sen. Kelly visits water treatment plant BUSINESS..... 10
BY JORDAN ROGERS
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Sen. Mark Kelly visited the Glendale Oasis Water Treatment Plant on March 18, following the approval of the fiscal year 2022 omnibus, the federal budget. Within the budget, Kelly successfully lobbied for $2 million in federal funding for the water interconnect program, which will help complete water connection between Glendale, Phoenix and Peoria. “I’m proud that, after months of work-
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ing together on this, we passed the federal budget last week and it was just signed into law a couple of days ago,” Kelly said. “We have the funding to now start this historic project to make sure we’re resilient and interoperable.” While at the plant, Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers presented Kelly with a certificate of appreciation. “In a time of water shortages, it is absolutely critical that we explore new ways to manage water,” Weiers said. “This co-op between our three cities will act as a bottle,
I’m hoping, for the rest of the state — maybe the rest of the nation, also.” Kelly said, among other issues, water concerns him most when it comes to Arizona. “Water supply projects here in the state of Arizona are so critical,” he said. “This part of the country has not seen a drought like this for the nexus of 1,000 years. The drought has been going on for 20 years.” If one of the three cities’ water supplies
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