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Last week, while Grenada County faced a historic freeze and experienced all-time lows in temperatures, officials with the Grenada Water Department kept their fingers crossed in hopes of surviving t

Local grocers stay open despite epic freeze

Grenadians experienced a historic winter storm last week that left much of Mississippi crippled as travel literally froze following unprecedented temperatures, freezing rain and snow that formed sh

Winter storms close schools

Closing schools during inclement weather can be like playing a game of chess for administrators.

Frozen solid: Safety crews tackle icy turf

During last week’s ice episode with the entire county smothered in snow and ice, along with Arctic-like temperatures, first responders continued battling the elements while protecting and serving.

Power grid monitored during freeze

Officials with two of Grenada County’s larger electric providers said although last week’s ice storm was the worst since the 1994 event, local customers were extremely lucky.

Last Monday following the first wave of wintry weather, the roads in Downtown Grenada were frozen. | Photo by Adam Prestridge

A pile of ice rests in front of Grocery Basket on Monroe Street late last week after being cleared from the parking lot. | Photo by Adam Prestridge

The campus of Grenada High School was frozen solid last week following the winter storms. | Photo by Adam Prestridge

Coach Prime got a Gatorade bath, a game ball — and, he got his stuff back
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On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 10:02 AM
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Mississippi VA: Republic of Korea Donates Masks to Korean War Veterans
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On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:57 AM
Below is a press release from Mississippi Veterans Affairs:

Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA) has received a donation of 5,000 protective masks from the Republic of Korea. The masks will be distributed to the four State Veterans Homes in Collins, Jackson, Kosciusko and Oxford, with the first sets given to Veterans of the Korean War.
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Could Mississippi constitutional change pave the way for winning independents?
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 567 Reads
On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:47 AM
When former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. was weighing a run for governor in 2019, research was done on whether he could conduct a viable campaign as an independent.
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Marshall Ramsey: Access
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On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:35 AM

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 22, 2021
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On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:28 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Waste Management resumes normal collection schedule in central Mississippi
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On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 02:18 PM
All Waste Management collection services, including residential, commercial, and roll-off, will resume regularly scheduled service to our valued customers beginning Monday, February 22, safety and road conditions permitting. Waste Management expects extra heavy volume along all routes, which may precipitate some delays in service.
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An inmate at Parchman helps clear the roadways of ice and snow this week.

MDOC: Parchman Inmates Stay Warm and Involved in Clearing Roads
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On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 11:05 AM
It’s been a week since temperatures have gotten above freezing in the Mississippi Delta, and the cold temps and two winter storms have wreaked havoc on just about everyone, including the inmates and staff at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.
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The multifaceted role of Black churches in Yalobusha County
By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 5,099 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 04:52 PM
This is the second in a series on Black life, history and culture in Yalobusha County during Black History Month.

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Wicker: Urge Immigration Enforcement, Border Security
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On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 04:43 PM
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‘I had faith that the system was going to protect her’: Law enforcement, advocates say abusers are under-charged in domestic violence situations
By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 3,029 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 12:28 PM
This article is the second in a series about how the criminal justice system fails domestic violence victims in Mississippi.
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Wicker Targets Chinese Propaganda in American News Outlets
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On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 11:19 AM
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 19, 2021
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On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 09:33 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Trazavious Walker has been missing since Feb. 16.

Bolivar County Sheriff Seeks Public's Help in Locating Missing 19-year-old Male
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:08 PM
The Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 19-year-old male who went missing on Tuesday.
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Where endorsements are concerned for college athletes, the devil is in details
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 717 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 05:02 PM
Below is a sports column by Rick Cleveland:

Yes, says former Mississippi State baseball great Jake Mangum, he wishes he had been allowed to earn money from endorsements when he was hitting line drives, stealing bases and was the face of the popular Bulldogs baseball program from 2016-2019.
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Marshall Ramsey: Thanks
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 04:50 PM
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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces January Transfer to the State
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 04:33 PM
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‘Worst one ever’: Mississippi’s historic winter storm is forecast to end on Thursday
By ADAM GANUCHEAU - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 707 Reads
On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 02:02 PM
Power linemen and water department employees working through cold nights to restore public services to thousands of Mississippians. Road engineers getting six hours of sleep all week working to keep major interstates and highways open. Police working overtime to respond to thousands of weather-related traffic accidents.
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Large economic development projects funded by taxpayer-funded incentives such as Continental Tire have been a part of state policy for decades. A bill that would reform a complicated raft of incentives into an easier to understand and more transparent program passed the Senate Thursday.

Bill that would streamline economic development incentives passes unanimously in the Senate
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 01:43 PM
The Mississippi Senate passed two bills Thursday that would overhaul the state’s labyrinthine code of financial incentives for companies seeking to relocate to the state or expand their existing facilities.

There are two bills that were authored by state Sen. David Parker, R-Olive Branch.
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State Auditor Office Releases Study of State Retirement System
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:36 PM
Below is a press release from the Office of the Mississippi State Auditor:

The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) operates well in some areas when compared to pensions in other states but could be improved in other areas according to a report released today by State Auditor Shad White.
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Mississippi Braves Announce 2021 Schedule
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On Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:33 PM
Below is a press release from The Mississippi Braves:

The Mississippi Braves, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, are pleased to announce the 120-game schedule for the 2021 season and return to baseball.
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