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Absentee voting begins Monday, September 21

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 3,404 Reads
On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 04:56 PM

In two weeks, absentee voting begins in Grenada County in preparation for the Nov. 3 General Election.

Woodmen Life’s North MS project of the year awarded to Grenada Veteran’s Event

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On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 04:25 PM

A Veterans’ Appreciation Event/Afternoon Tea has been recognized as WoodmenLife’s North Mississippi 2020 Project of the Year. The project was honored because of its impact on residents in the local area.

Grenada Police Department officers secure the scene at the intersection of Jones Road and South Commerce Street, near the home where a deceased man was found just after noon Friday. | Photo by Reggie Ross

GPD investigating Friday afternoon death

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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 04:26 PM

The Grenada Police Department remained on the scene until just after 3 p.m.

Commission chooses new flag for November ballot

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On Tue, 10/06/2020 - 01:01 PM

The Commission to redesign the Mississippi State Flag met at the Two Mississippi Museums and selected the “New Magnolia Flag” to become the new state flag.

WoodmanLife Chapter 15 - Grenada recently presented a $1,500 donation and a $500 donation to Grenada Elementary School. The money will be used for supplies for the Sensory Room at the K-3 building and construction of a Sensory Walkway for the 4-5 building. Present for the announcement were, from, left, Cole Surrell, K-3 Principal; Sherry Felker, WoodmanLife; Dr. David Daigneault, Superintendent of Grenada Schools and Carol Tharpe, 4-5 Principal. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

WoodmanLife supports GES sensory programs

By Chuck Hathcock, READ MORE > 948 Reads
On Mon, 10/05/2020 - 09:50 PM

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders that impacts a person’s social interaction and communication.

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

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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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White files suit against city officials

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 673 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.

Incident Reports: Aug. 19-25

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On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:32 PM

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The Grenada County Sheriff’s Department removes a vehicle from the Yalobusha River last week. | Submitted Photo

Car pulled from Yalobusha River

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 634 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:28 PM

For the second straight week, a vehicle was pulled from a body of water in Grenada County.

Grenada’s Dolly Marascalco on the set of the horror film “The Dinner Party” with actors Alli Hart and Sawandi Wilson. Marascalco is a movie investor and is promoting Grenada to become the site for motion pictures. A horror movie is set to begin filming later this year at Hugh White State Park. | Submitted Photo

Lights, camera, action! Marascalco promotes movies in Grenada

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 1,107 Reads
On Fri, 09/25/2020 - 12:18 PM

Longtime businesswoman and investor Dolly Marascalco has taken a long look into the movie business and said it’s now time for Grenada to be a part of the cinematic world.

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