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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

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

Water crews keep city thawed
By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 407 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:06 AM
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 the ice storm without any major infrastructure issues.
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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

Local grocers stay open despite epic freeze
By Chuck Hathcock, READ MORE > 428 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:11 AM
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 sheets of ice on roadways wreaking havoc on travel for days.
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The campus of Grenada High School was frozen solid last week following the winter storms. | Photo by Adam Prestridge

Winter storms close schools
By Adam Prestridge, READ MORE > 365 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:15 AM
Closing schools during inclement weather can be like playing a game of chess for administrators.

On Valentine’s Day, Grenada School District Superintendent Dr. David Daigneault and Kirk Academy Head of School Jay Watts were matched up with Mother Nature as an unprecedented winter storm began pelting the county with ice and snow.
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An aerial view of the business district at the intersection of Sunset Drive and Springhill Road last Wednesday illustrates how much snow and ice covered Grenada during last week’s winter storm. | Photo by Kenith Sanders

Frozen solid: Safety crews tackle icy turf
By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 337 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:27 AM
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.
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Crews with Entergy Mississippi work to replace a transformer on Sweethome Road last Wednesday in Grenada County. | Submitted Photo

Power grid monitored during freeze
By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 616 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:35 AM
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.
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The Legislature is approaching a critical deadline Tuesday for general bills from the other chamber to pass out of committee.

Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 892 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:05 AM
The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and there are plenty of issues still in play, including reform of the state’s alcohol distribution system, a first step toward the elimination of the state’s income tax and several more that deal with the occupational licensing.
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith Ask DOD to Commit to Navy Shipbuilding Requirements
By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 168 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:31 PM
Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Guest Announce $5.26 Million for Rural Health, Education Projects
By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 190 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:38 PM
Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:
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Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Introduce ‘Save Democracy Act’ to Restore Confidence in Elections
By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, READ MORE > 166 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:38 PM
Below is a press release from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:
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Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure
By Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 254 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:41 PM
Below is an opinion column from Senator Roger Wicker:
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‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County
By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 2,810 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 04:08 PM
Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, candied yams and fried potatoes often floated from the kitchen. Gaston said her parents cooked full meals like this nearly every day.
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Empower Mississippi Releases Dynamic Modeling on Elimination of Income Tax
By Press Release - Empower Mississippi, READ MORE > 347 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 02:00 PM
Below is a press release from Empower Mississippi:
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Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Tunica County Housing Project Director
By Press Release - Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, READ MORE > 306 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 02:28 PM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor:
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Wicker, Klobuchar Reintroduce BENEFIT Act
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 570 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 02:30 PM
Below is a press release from Senator Roger Wicker:
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Optometrists will be able to expand their scope of practice under a bill passed by the Senate Thursday.

Bill that would expand scope of practice for optometrists passes Senate
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 355 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 04:08 PM
The Senate passed an amended House bill Thursday that could give optometrists the ability to prescribe medication and perform procedures that were previously prohibited to them.
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‘It’s bittersweet’: Students, faculty reflect on college in the time of COVID
By Molly Minta - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 346 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 04:33 PM
Yasmine Brown was running an errand outside Indianola, her hometown, on Jan. 6 when her roommates called. A positive test result had confirmed it: The exhaustion they were feeling was COVID-19.
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Economists: GDP, income, population would drop from Reeves’ income tax elimination proposal
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 307 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 04:53 PM
A new report from economists with the state’s university system says Mississippi’s economy, personal income and population would decline under Gov. Tate Reeves’ proposal to phase out individual income tax over a decade.
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Tunica housing director allegedly stole $765K while turning away needy homeowners
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 3,096 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 04:57 PM
Mardis Jones, a government contractor, had just secured a sweet deal with the Tunica County Board of Supervisors to run the county’s one-of-a-kind housing rehabilitation program when he got the call from Linda Fay Engle-Harris in late 2014.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 26, 2021
By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 221 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:34 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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MDE: State Board Opens Public Comment on ACT WorkKeys, Career Preparation Indicator
By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Education, READ MORE > 422 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:47 AM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:
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Water crews keep city thawed

Local grocers stay open despite epic freeze

Winter storms close schools

Frozen solid: Safety crews tackle icy turf

Power grid monitored during freeze

Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive

Wicker, Hyde-Smith Ask DOD to Commit to Navy Shipbuilding Requirements

Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Guest Announce $5.26 Million for Rural Health, Education Projects

Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Introduce ‘Save Democracy Act’ to Restore Confidence in Elections

Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure

‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

Empower Mississippi Releases Dynamic Modeling on Elimination of Income Tax

Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Tunica County Housing Project Director

Wicker, Klobuchar Reintroduce BENEFIT Act

Bill that would expand scope of practice for optometrists passes Senate

‘It’s bittersweet’: Students, faculty reflect on college in the time of COVID

Economists: GDP, income, population would drop from Reeves’ income tax elimination proposal

Tunica housing director allegedly stole $765K while turning away needy homeowners

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 26, 2021

MDE: State Board Opens Public Comment on ACT WorkKeys, Career Preparation Indicator

‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

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