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The Grenada High School Lady Chargers closed out the pre-Thanksgiving schedule last Saturday by hosting Winona.

ABC reduces alcohol delivery backlog to retailers, but holiday crush could erase recent progress

Mississippi Revenue Commissioner Chris Graham told the Legislature’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Task Force Tuesday that while the spirits warehouse has made progress with filling its backlog of ord

Grenada High School soccer player Abigail Griffin prepares to make contact with the ball during a home game last Saturday. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

Freshman Ethan Prestridge breaks open for a big run during the season opener against Winston. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

Ground game helps Kirk JV win; Raiders host CA Rebels Thursday
By Adam Prestridge, READ MORE > 1,059 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 06:00 PM
Kirk Academy traveled to Yazoo County last Thursday night on a mission to produce offensively against Benton Academy.
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Kirk soccer wins league game
By Chuck Hathcock, READ MORE > 945 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 05:57 PM
The Kirk Raider improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 inside the division with a 3-0 win last Thursday over Columbus Christian.
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Raiders fall to Patriots
By Chuck Hathcock, READ MORE > 906 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 05:55 PM
Week 2 of the 2020 high school football season sent the Kirk Raiders on the road to face the defending Class 5A state champion Heritage Patriots.
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Grenada High School’s Alex Milhollen sets up a shot for a teammate during action last Thursday at home against Columbus. The Lady Chargers swept the Lady Falcons to improve to 4-0. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

Grenada volleyball now 4-0
By Chuck Hathcock, READ MORE > 1,101 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 05:30 PM
It was a busy week last week for the Grenada Lady Chargers.
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Raiders shutout by Rebels
By Chuck Hathcock, READ MORE > 882 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 05:24 PM
The Kirk Raiders trailed 12-0 late in the first half of the season opener on Aug. 21 at Raider Field.
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Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the periodic inspection of the Grenada Lake Dam last week. Dirt used to build a coffer dam was added and water was pumped out for the inspection that takes place every five years. The inspection will last up to four weeks, according to lake officials. | Photo by Reggie Ross

Lake check moves into second step of inspection
By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 5,469 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 05:15 PM
Work has started at Grenada Lake, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will spend the next few weeks inspecting structures.
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Lakeylah White

White files suit against city officials
By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 1,264 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 05:12 PM
A former city manager has filed a lawsuit against the City of Grenada citing that her eight-month contract was unlawfully breached as one of the reasons.
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Kenneth Eugene Harbour
By Staff Report, READ MORE > 1,051 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 05:00 PM
A private service for the family of Kenneth Eugene Harbour will be held at Harbour Cemetery in Coffeeville.
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Charles Lynn Tidwell

Charles Lynn Tidwell
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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 04:58 PM
A graveside service for Charles Lynn ‘Bean’ Tidwell of Grenada was held Monday, Aug. 31. 2020, at 11 a.m. at Haven Rest Cemetery in Grenada.
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Loretta Lee Waller
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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 04:56 PM
A service celebrating the life Loretta Lee Waller was held Friday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Bro. Shane Crawford and Bro.
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