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Christian Women's Job Corps holds graduation

Four area women received their diplomas from the Christian Women’s Job Corps Thursday afternoon before family and friends at the . . .

Inmates complete college courses and High school equivalency programs at two state prisons

Education is making a comeback in Mississippi prisons to reach pre-pandemic operations through stepped-up re-entry programs. Today, 39 inmates at . . .

‘In a Different Key’

Film about autism wins best documentary prize at Oxford Film Festival Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Caren Zucker and John Donvan . . .

Wayne Clark

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date for Mr. Wayne Clark, 82, of Grenada, longtime water . . .

Joseph Clifton “Joe” Monteith Jr.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Lakewood Independent Methodist Church in Grenada for . . .

Robbie Hunt of Holcomb expresses her joy of finishing the program next to Christian Women’s Job Corps Site Coordinator Glennis Patton. | Photo by Reggie Ross

Education is making a comeback in Mississippi prisons to reach pre-pandemic operations through stepped-up re-entry programs.

Education is making a comeback in Mississippi prisons to reach pre-pandemic operations through stepped-up re-entry programs.

Inmates complete college courses and High school equivalency programs at two state prisons
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Education is making a comeback in Mississippi prisons to reach pre-pandemic operations through stepped-up re-entry programs.
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‘In a Different Key’
By Bobby Pepper, 533 Reads
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 09:33 AM
Film about autism wins best documentary prize at Oxford Film Festival

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Robbie Hunt of Holcomb expresses her joy of finishing the program next to Christian Women’s Job Corps Site Coordinator Glennis Patton. | Photo by Reggie Ross

Christian Women's Job Corps holds graduation
By Reggie Ross - Managing Editor, 458 Reads
Thu, 05/13/2021 - 05:40 PM
Four area women received their diplomas from the Christian Women’s Job Corps Thursday afternoon before family and friends at the organization’s Grenada facility.
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Wayne Clark
By Staff Report, 137 Reads
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 11:27 AM
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date for Mr. Wayne Clark, 82, of Grenada, longtime water operator, who died on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Oxford.

McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.

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Joseph Clifton “Joe” Monteith Jr.
By Staff Report, 130 Reads
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 11:35 AM
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Lakewood Independent Methodist Church in Grenada for Mr. Joseph Clifton “Joe” Monteith Jr., 77, of Grenada, who died on Wednesday, May 5, at his residence. Burial followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Bob Cannizzaro officiated.
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Min. Jonathan Moore of Grenada plays the National Anthem at the start of last Thursday’s National Day of Prayer event as Min. Larry Young looks on. | Photo by Reggie Ross

Dozens gather on National Day of Prayer
By Reggie Ross - Managing Editor, 180 Reads
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 11:50 AM
Last Thursday’s National Day of Prayer took on an extremely strong meaning this year compared to others in the past.

Ministers from all over Grenada County passionately prayed for a range of subjects including city and county officials, national race healing and an overall quick halt to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cpt. Robert Dunn of the Grenada Fire Department clears the scene of fallen power lines on a flooded Cohea Road. | Photo by Reggie Ross

Spring storms shake county
By Reggie Ross - Managing Editor, 666 Reads
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 11:59 AM
A fast-moving storm rattled parts of the city and county last week and crews continue their clean up efforts this week.

Officials and residents not only in Grenada, but surrounding counties, reported trees and structural damage after a line of powerful storms moved through the state last Tuesday.
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Susan Williams, center, was recently appointed as the new Grenada County election commissioner for District 1, replacing Wanda Ward, who stepped down effective May 1. Williams is pictured with fellow election commissioners, from left, Elizabeth Moore (District 4), Karen James (District 2), Russell Carver (District 3) and Celina Hayward (District 5). | Photo by Reggie Ross

Susan Williams sworn in to serve District 1
By Reggie Ross - Managing Editor, 234 Reads
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:11 PM
A new election commissioner was sworn into office last week as the representative for District 1 in Grenada County.

Susan Williams was sworn into office by Grenada County Chancery Clerk Johnny Hayward and will fill the unexpired term of Wanda Ward who stepped down from the position last month.
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George Frazier sheds tears of joy after being named the Exchange Club of Grenada’s 48th Book of Golden Deeds recipient last Thursday evening. Pictured congratulating Frazier are Exchange Club members, from left, Sheriff Rolando Fair, President Joan Stewart, Garrett Pollan and Bobbie Willis. | Photo by Reggie Ross

Frazier Book of Golden Deeds recipient
By Reggie Ross - Managing Editor, 345 Reads
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:15 PM
Grenada’s George Frazier was presented the Exchange Club of Grenada’s 48th Book of Golden Deeds Award last Thursday night for his years of service throughout the community.

Several family members and friends at the Ms. Emma’s Dining Room accompanied Frazier on the Historic Downtown Square when he received the honor.
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