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DRA makes more than $12M in grants available
By STAFF REPORT
Thu,08/07/25-11:43PM , 211 Reads
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making more than $12 million in funding available through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), a funding opportunity supporting economic and community development needs across DRA’s eight-state service region.
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Photo by Adam Prestridge © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. Crews with Entergy work to replace a utility pole in front of the Sprint Mart on Commerce Street last Wednesday.

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Sprinting into action: Traffic detoured for hours after utility pole hit, impedes road
By ADAM PRESTRIDGE - Publisher
Thu,08/07/25-11:36PM , 374 Reads
A concrete utility pole struck and uprooted in front one of the city’s busiest convenience stores last Wednesday morning forced the Grenada Police Department to sprint into action, rerouting motorists off a busy section of Commerce Street, creating a detour that lasted for several hours.
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Photo by Adam Prestridge © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. Tons of rip rap, above, is often used in Emergency Watershed Protection projects.

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Bidding open for Grenada County EWP projects
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,08/07/25-11:29PM , 367 Reads
The advertisement for bids on two Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) projects, along with the request for payments on two grants were among the topics discussed at last week’s Grenada County Board of Supervisors final meeting for July.

All five members were present for the meeting.
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U.S. History assessment not required for students
By STAFF REPORT
Thu,08/07/25-11:23PM , 189 Reads
Earlier this month, the State Board of Education (SBE) voted to eliminate the administration and graduation requirement of the U.S. History statewide assessment beginning in the 2025-26 school year. All students will still be required to take and pass the high school U.S. History course to qualify for graduation.
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