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New Mississippi laws aimed at curbing illegal immigration could face challenges from ACLU

“I cannot confirm or deny that we will be taking legal action against these laws,” said Lydia Grizzell, policy and . . .

From gas to beef, prices are high

Inflation, inflation everywhere, but no relief in sight. At least it seems that way. The CPI spiked in March with . . .

GHS tennis advances players to state

The Grenada High School tennis team opened postseason play last Tuesday at Snowden Grove Park in Southaven for the Class . . .

An ounce of prevention

Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bigger Pie Forum says, “Billions of prevention . . .

GHS baseball splits games with Saltillo Tigers

Throughout the season, pitching has been the strength of the Grenada High School varsity baseball team. Despite solid pitching, the . . .

Grenada High School girls doubles players, from left, junior Zoe Beane and senior Emily Finkley watch a return shot go over the net during a recent Class 6A, Region 1 match. The pair, along with junior Mary Grace Klinck and senior Mary Pinson will take part in the State Tournament later this month in Vicksburg/

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An ounce of prevention
By KELLEY WILLIAMS
Thu,04/16/26-4:22PM , 494 Reads 11,503 Statewide
Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bigger Pie Forum says, “Billions of prevention is worth trillions of cure.”
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Raiders swept by Marshall
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,04/16/26-4:00PM , 128 Reads
After winning five straight Class AAA, District 1 games, the Kirk Academy Raiders faced longtime power Marshall Academy in a three-game varsity series last week on the baseball diamond.
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Raiderettes pick up wins
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Wed,04/15/26-2:06PM , 742 Reads
The Kirk Academy varsity girls soccer team had a productive week last week winning a pair of matches to improve their overall record to 6-1.

Last Monday, the Raiderettes won a 7-0 decision at Indianola Academy and followed that with a 4-0 victory against Starkville Homeschool last Tuesday.
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Service Return
Kirk Academy senior girls doubles player Charley Rose returns a serve to a North Delta School player during a match last month.

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Kirk tennis wins matches
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,04/16/26-5:15PM , 495 Reads
The Kirk Academy tennis team opened its season on March 17 one day after the scheduled start was delayed due to weather.

In the opener, KA won a 6-3 decision over North Delta School in Batesville on March 17 and followed that with a 6-3 win at West Memphis (Ark.).

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