Chuck Hathcock | The Grenada Star

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, 1,457 Reads

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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Kirk Academy’s Taylor Leverette defends a Central Hinds player during a recent home game. Kirk resumes action Dec. 1, with games at home against Jackson Academy. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

Kirk Academy hoops resume Dec. 1

By Chuck Hathcock, 5,108 Reads

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Grenada High School soccer player Abigail Griffin prepares to make contact with the ball during a home game last Saturday. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

Lady Chargers down Winona

By Chuck Hathcock, 5,104 Reads

The Grenada High School Lady Chargers closed out the pre-Thanksgiving schedule last Saturday by hosting Winona.

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Grenada High School defensive players James Boatman (20) and Tre Parker look to make the stop of West Point quarterback Cameron Young last Friday night. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

Green Wave flexes muscles easing past Grenada, 28-14

By Chuck Hathcock, 5,934 Reads

Beating the same team twice in the same season is a difficult task no matter what teams are involved.

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Seniors Cheerleaders Anna Grace Lane and Bailey Traugott with Kirk Peppers McKinley Rainey, Denley Bright, Sofia Rose and Sadie Slaughter. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

Kirk recognizes athletes

By Chuck Hathcock, 4,495 Reads

The Kirk Academy Booster Club hosted its annual Meet the Raiders Night on Aug, 29 at Raider Field.

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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, 4,709 Reads

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

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Grenada High School volleyball coaches Collin Ray (far left) and Cameron Tawater talk things over with the Lady Chargers during a break in action. The Lady Chargers opened the first-ever volleyball season Aug. 24 with a win over Winona. They downed the Lady Tigers at Winona, a night later, to improve to 2-0 on the season. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock

Lady Chargers make history with first program victories

By Chuck Hathcock, 4,505 Reads

History was made Aug. 24 at the Grenada High School gymnasium. It was the first-ever volleyball game for the Grenada Lady Chargers.

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Kirk soccer wins league game

By Chuck Hathcock, 4,500 Reads

The Kirk Raider improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 inside the division with a 3-0 win last Thursday over Columbus Christian.

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Raiders fall to Patriots

By Chuck Hathcock, 4,501 Reads

Week 2 of the 2020 high school football season sent the Kirk Raiders on the road to face the defending Class 5A state champion Heritage Patriots.

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Grenada High School’s Alex Milhollen sets up a shot for a teammate during action last Thursday at home against Columbus. The Lady Chargers swept the Lady Falcons to improve to 4-0. | Photo by Chuck Hathcock