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Hospital laying off 86, dropping 4 services

Financially teetering Greenwood Leflore Hospital is laying off 86 employees and eliminating four more of its services in the hopes . . .

Lady Chargers turn tables on Lake Cormorant

Last week, the Grenada High School varsity softball experienced the highs and the lows of what is high school sports . . .

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The outpatient physical rehabilitation clinic will be closing within 15 days as a part of a layoff of 86 employees at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. A limited staff of physical therapists will remain on staff during that time while patients transition to other physical therapy clinics in the area.

The outpatient physical rehabilitation clinic will be closing within 15 days as a part of a layoff of 86 employees at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. A limited staff of physical therapists will remain on staff during that time while patients transition to other physical therapy clinics in the area.

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Hospital laying off 86, dropping 4 services
By BRENT MAZE - The Greenwood Commonwealth
Wed,04/08/26-6:06PM , 2,797 Reads 27,243 Statewide
Financially teetering Greenwood Leflore Hospital is laying off 86 employees and eliminating four more of its services in the hopes of surviving long enough to be taken over by another operator.
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Photo by Chuck Hathcock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Stealing Second Base
Grenada High School sophomore courtesy runner Braylon Hardiman attempts a stolen base during last Friday’s Class 6A, Region 1 home game against Center Hill. Hardiman scored two runs in the Chargers’ 7-2 win.

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GHS Chargers split with Center Hill Mustangs
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,04/09/26-4:30PM , 710 Reads
The Grenada High School varsity Chargers baseball team began last week looking to stay in the top half of the Class 6A, Region 1 standings, just behind league-leader Saltillo.
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Lady Chargers turn tables on Lake Cormorant
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,04/09/26-4:00PM , 694 Reads
Last week, the Grenada High School varsity softball experienced the highs and the lows of what is high school sports.

The lows took place last Monday to open the week at Saltillo High School located in Lee County just north of Tupelo. Grenada managed just three hits and had two errors as Saltillo won a 3-0 decision.
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Photo by Chuck Hathcock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Softball seniors
The Grenada High School softball program honored its seniors prior to a recent Class 6A, Region 1 home game against Lake Cormorant on March 28. They include, from left, Morgan Clayton, Olivia Lashley, Madison Woodard, Lillian Mattox and Mary Taylour Wilbourn. GHS downed the Lady Gators 11-1 for the victory.

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Grenada High School softball honors seniors
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,04/09/26-5:00PM , 643 Reads
The 2026 senior softball players at Grenada High School were honored prior to the Lake Cormorant on March 28

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