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Bruce Aldermen Arrested, Simple Assault
By JOEL McNEECE Bruce Alderman Lyn Parsons spent Tuesday night in the Calhoun County jail after simple assault charges were filed against him in Grenada County.
Mental health crisis centers called at risk
Mental health officials are asking lawmakers to spare six of the state's crisis centers and other mental health facilities that Gov.
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There are many instances in Panola County, MS and areas around Enid Lake near Grenada, MS that this same scam was used and people's lives destroyed by Joe and Joan Steed.
Friday, December 04, 2009 Proposed mental health cuts could force enormous expense to counties As an employee of the Mississippi?Department of Mental Health, I am deeply concerned by Governor Haley Barbour's recommendations regarding the closure of essential DMH services to balance the state budget.
Hearing delayed for Grenada Co. slayings suspect
The preliminary hearing for a Holcomb man charged with the murders of 2 Grenada County residents has been delayed.
Newsprint plant responding to challenges
The AbitibiBowater newsprint plant in Grenada now employs 181 people - its lowest number on record - but Manager Wade Taylor says they "have been willing to do whatever is necessary to keep the plant going." Newsprint sales have been shrinking over the years, and this year was difficult, Taylor said.
GRENADA - A private family service was held Nov. 19, 2009, at Oddfellows Cemetery in Grenada for Martha Ellen Stoker, 47, of Grenada, who died Nov.
Budget: Mental health cuts troubling
One state government service that would be significantly impacted by Gov. Haley Barbour's budget-cutting plans is mental health.
Arrest Made In Murder Of Former Calhoun Pastor
HOLCOMB a ' An arrest has been made in a double homicide in Grenada County. Sheriff Alton Strider announced today that 22-year-old John Wayne McChriston has been charged with capital murder.
Attorney general: Grenada officer faces sex charge
Attorney General Jim Hood says a Grenada police officer has been arrested on charges of sexual battery of a minor.
Rural Miss. church mourns stabbing death of pastor
Members of a tiny church in the rural Mississippi Delta are mourning the loss of their pastor who was found stabbed to death in his own home this past weekend.
2 found stabbed to death in Grenada Co.
The Grenada County sheriff says a retired police investigator and his caregiver were found stabbed to death Sunday in the former officer's home in a rural community.
The Grenada County sheriff says a retired police investigator and his caregiver were found stabbed to death Sunday in the former officer's home in a rural community.
Bloxsom-Harrison Andy and Judy Bloxsom of Grenada announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Michelle Bloxsom to Larry William Harrison II, son of Larry and Virginia Harrison of Batesville.
Another community joins Main Street network
GRENADA a ' You can add Grenada to the growing list of Mississippi cities designated as a Downtown Network Member Community.
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
Maker of glass, aluminum products adds Miss. jobs
Mississippi economic officials say Vitro America LLC is expanding its operation in the state.
Six school districts are on board with AmbuBus, the state's new plan to turn school buses into ambulance-like vehicles during public health emergencies.
Calhoun's Unemployment Rate Shows Improvement
By JOEL McNEECE Calhoun County recorded its lowest unemployment rate in nearly a year in September, according to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.
Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound
An American Masters presentation of a Thirteen and Razor & Tie production. Produced by Mary Spector, Mary Wharton.
Grenada paper goes to 2 days a week
The Daily Star newspaper in Grenada will publish two days a week rather than five, beginning this Friday.