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MPB brings Mississippi Antiques Showcase to the Delta April 17

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s Mississippi Antique . . .

‘Southern Dish’: MPB series spotlights state’s chefs, restaurants

For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been . . .

Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at . . .

Grenada County issues Burn Ban until April 1

A burn ban is now in effect for Grenada County due to extremely dry conditions and recent wildfire activity in . . .

Governor signs Ibogaine clinical trial bill into law

Use of the psychoactive substance has shown promise in helping those suffering from PTSD and opioid withdrawal symptoms. A bill . . .

Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.

A Burn Ban has been issued for Grenada County until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, in hopes of preventing wildfires such as this from spreading throughout the city and county.

Photo by Adam Prestridge, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Debris Piles Up
Debris piles throughout the City of Grenada like this one in Avenue of Pines will remain curbside after the City Council failed to secure a debris removal and monitoring company or set new spending caps for the work.

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Debris Debacle Continues: No bids received; Council OKs $35K for Grenada Day
By ADAM PRESTRIDGE - Publisher
Thu,03/26/26-6:30PM , 2,155 Reads
Debris will continue to pile up curbside after the Grenada City Council received no bids to complete storm debris removal and monitoring services during a Zoom meeting last Tuesday afternoon.
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Hot off the Press: Council record at curb
By ADAM PRESTRIDGE - Publisher
Thu,03/26/26-7:30PM , 5,052 Reads
When it comes to cleaning up Grenada, City Hall continues to trip over its own indecision. Nearly two months after Winter Storm Fern littered our community with fallen limbs, shattered trees and mangled brush, the debris still lines city streets — a daily reminder of how far our city’s leadership has fallen in serving its people.
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Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service
By RUTHIE ROBISON - The Enterprise-Tocsin
Mon,03/30/26-1:06PM , 3,702 Reads 27,061 Statewide
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
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Friday Morning Murder
Grenada County Sheriff's Office deputy Steve Winters secures the scene on Minga Road Friday morning.

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GCSO investigating fatal shooting on Minga Road; suspect jailed for Murder
By ADAM PRESTRIDGE - Publisher
Fri,03/27/26-5:08PM , 3,030 Reads
The Grenada County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday morning, March 27, on Minga Road in the Ligon Estates area.
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Max Temp: 85°F
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Humidity: 97%
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Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
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Sky Cover: 80%
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Dew Point: 63°F
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