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Bennie Thompson Says He Will Fight For Pumps Under Biden, But Points To Challenges

By Chris Davis, News Director WIBC, Freelance Mississippi Journalist, READ MORE > 1,065 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 02:22 PM

The Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project is politics, says Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Bolton), and people who would depend on the project to control flooding might want to look at alternatives. Thompson said he is a supporter of the project, which was vetoed during the George W.

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Several members of the 100 Black Men of Grenada distributed food to the Grenada County Jail on Christmas Eve. | Photo by Reggie Ross

100 Black Men of Grenada succeed in 2020

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 2,430 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 10:25 AM

Last year posed several difficulties for numerous local organizations, which strive for the betterment of the community. However, the 100 Black Men of Grenada continued the best way they knew how in reaching those by setting positive examples.

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Circuit Court begins Monday

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 4,017 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 05:14 PM

Grenada County Circuit Court is set to begin next week and with more than 30 drug cases on the docket, this term could be a lengthy one.

According to the Grenada County Circuit Clerk’s Office, the fifth circuit court is set to convene on Monday, Jan. 11, at the Grenada County Courthouse.

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New Year’s DUIs down in MHP district

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 3,675 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 04:36 PM

Traveling numbers show that area roadways were safe during the New Year’s holiday last weekend.

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State Superintendent Carey Wright

State superintendent recommends waiving of passing requirements for statewide tests

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 1,401 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 03:57 PM

Mississippi state Superintendent Carey Wright told the Senate Education Committee Wednesday that the Legislature should waive the passing requirements for two statewide tests for third grade reading and

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Anne Hall Brashier

Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 04:40 PM

Indianola native Anne Hall Brashier has been named Gov. Tate Reeves’ policy director.

Reeves made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.

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Anne Hall Brashier

Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 04:40 PM

Indianola native Anne Hall Brashier has been named Gov. Tate Reeves’ policy director.

Reeves made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.

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Plant Watson is one of Mississippi Power's plants and is located in Gulfport.

Mississippi regulators want Mississippi Power to reduce its surplus generation capacity by 2027

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 2,575 Reads
On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 02:27 PM

The Mississippi Public Service Commission is ordering one of the state’s two investor-owned utilities, Mississippi Power, to reduce its surplus generation capacity by 2027.

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The Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Grenada will be held at 5:30 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 5.| Photo by Reggie Ross

Downtown Grenada Christmas festivities, tree lighting fill Saturday

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 28,999 Reads
On Fri, 12/04/2020 - 09:28 PM

Downtown Grenada is the place to be this Saturday, Dec. 5, with a number of scheduled events scheduled all day to celebrate the Christmas season.

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COVID-19 cases on the rise again

By Reggie Ross, READ MORE > 33,982 Reads
On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 03:39 PM

For the first time since Labor Day and the spike of cases following homecoming festivities at area schools, Grenada County is starting to see an increase in coronavirus numbers running concurrent with the Thanksgiving holiday.

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