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Defensive Pressure

Kirk Academy seniors, Cecile Brister, left, and Charley Rose apply pressure to an Amite School Center guard during Class AAA, Division 1 State Tournament action last Thursday in Grenada.

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Raiderettes fall in Finals, advance to Overall

By CHUCK HATHCOCK CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,02/19/26-5:30PM, 305 Reads
Heading into last weeks Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Class AAA State Basket-ball Tournament at Kirk Academy, Coach Josh Zeitz and the Raiderettes had two goals – to win a state championship and qualify for Overall Tournament. They accomplished one of those goals.
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New Jackson chief has a strong will

By WYATT EMMERICH WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,02/18/26-5:02PM, 299 Reads 10,952 Statewide
Jackson Mayor John Horhn has selected Dr. RaShall Brackney to be the new police chief of Jackson.
Most of Brackney’s career, 30 years, was in the Pittsburgh Police Bureau. She later served as chief of campus police at George Washington University and, most recently, police chief in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Senior Chargers

Six Grenada High School baseball seniors will be counted on for leadership this season. They include, front row, from left, Hayden Lee, Drew Klinck and Eli Palmer. Back row, from left, Hunter Watson, Ty Edwards and Brayfen Trusty.

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Experienced Chargers set to make postseason run

By CHUCK HATHCOCK CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,02/19/26-5:00PM, 277 Reads
After consecutive second round Class 6A playoff appearances, the Grenada Chargers prepare to make another run with one of its most experienced teams in school history.
Longtime GHS assistant coach C.J. Hodges takes the reins of the program that has complied a 39-23-1 mark during the past two seasons.
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Cox: Why I am for all students, not just those in my public schools

By LAURIE COX - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE LAURIE COX - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,02/23/26-9:52AM, 239 Reads 4,700 Statewide
Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox:
Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited to their individual needs.
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