By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer Longtime GrenadaStar columnist Arnold Dyre was killed Monday night while driving along Interstate 55 in Madison County. He was 71. The accident happened around 10:41, on the northbound lane near Exit 108 in the Madison city limits, according to the Madison Police Department. Maj. Robert Sanders, with MPD said that…

The GrenadaStar is sad to report the passing of one of our favorite columnists, Grenada native Arnold Dyre. According to family members, Arnold was killed Monday evening in a car wreck near his home in Madison. Our prayers are with all who loved him. We will have additional details in Friday’s newspaper.

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer A Grenada businessman is among three people arrested in connection with a Carroll County murder. Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker identified the three as Richard Earl Brown, 59, of Grenada; Lakesha Dumes, 38 of Carrollton; and Dameond Brown, 21, of Carrollton, who were all arrested Friday. According to Walker, Dameond…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with the shooting death of Lonell Diggins early Thursday morning. Assistant Police Chief Maj. George Douglas identified the man arrested as Mikal Rosenthal of Grenada. Douglas said Rosenthal is charged with manslaughter and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Diggins was…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer The town of Duck Hill has spoken and has elected Joey Cooley to yet another term as mayor in what was a very close race. Cooley, who is entering his fifth term, received 89 votes, just three ahead of Tyrone Harbin. Harbin received 86 votes, and the Rev. Randy Everette…

By Ellis Nassour This Sunday 71st annual Tony Awards with have a dash of Southern flavor as acclaimed Mississippi native James Earl Jones is honored with a Special Tony for Lifetime Achievement The two-time Tony winner and native of Arkabula, Mississippi, James Earl Jones, whose career has spanned more than 60 years. The three-hour Tony…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer Police are investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old at a home on Jackson Avenue Thursday morning. Police identified the victim as Lonell Diggins, who was pronounced dead at the scene when authorities arrived. Assistant Police Chief Maj. George Douglas said the victim was discovered at a residence in the…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer The University of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada’s advanced ambulance service just got a major technology boost. Joining the fleet are three state-of-the-art vehicles “that will allow us to do a lot of things we couldn’t do before,” said Edwin Mitchell, UMMC Grenada’s manager of emergency transport. Among the new features…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer Grenada’s biggest festival begins Wednesday and it is expected that close to 100,000 people will be visiting Grenada Lake during the weekend. Thunder on Water Safe Boating Festival kicks off it’s 24th year with vendors, visitors and carnival personnel preparing to flock to the lake. Wanda Roche, chairman, said for…

By REGGIE ROSS Staff Writer After six months without an executive director, Gary Worsham has been hired as the new leader to take on the tourism. Worsham, 66, was selected out of a job pool of three applicants for the position, and the Grenada Tourism Commission likes their selection. “I think we made the right…