By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer   The Grenada School District, in an effort to continue educating students until school is back in session, is delivering a series of summer instructional packets to parents today. The packets will be delivered by drive-thru, with staff stationed at the front of each school.  Elementary Schools Until 4:30 p.m.,…

By Reggie Ross The Grenada Water Department said an electrical issue caused water pressure to drop on one area of the city’s system. According to Interim City Manager Martha Profit, an electrical problem caused the pressure to drop on the city’s west well. Water Department crews are currently on scene and expect water pressure to…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer An evening meal at a local restaurant turned sour between a visiting couple and a business owner last week, stemming from an unpaid bill for a  steak. Grenada Police Chief Garrett Hartley called the incident a “misunderstanding,” and said both parties involved went through a heated exchange of words. The…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer As is with all new terms of city council, four-year appointments is one of the first acts of business, but this year Grenada leaders were somewhat at odds. City Attorney With a 4-3 vote, the Grenada City Council voted to reappoint Mary Brown as city attorney.  Brown has served as…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer A third public official has stepped away from a Justice Court case involving a former Grenada County Deputy Sheriff. County Prosecuting Attorney Robbie Willis Wilson recused herself Monday afternoon, joining Justice Court Justices Leon Williamson and Jimmy Tallant, in a case involving Josh Dale. The former law officer was in…

No injuries were reported as a result of this wreck Tuesday morning on Highway 8, just off Interstate 55, when a pickup and an 18-wheeler collided.  The truck had just emptied its load in Winona. Look for more details in the Tuesday print edition.

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer Whatever decisions state education leaders make about the upcoming school year, the Grenada School District leaders  have approved plans to be ready for the 2020-21 term. The board of trustees approved several plans that should touch on all angles of operations of the district, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In…

Figures are from Sunday, May 10.  

Figures released by the Mississippi State Department of Health Monday morning, May 11:   https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html