Grenada News

By GALEN HOLLEY Staff Writer A Grenada beauty queen is partnering with a fraternity to raise awareness about autism.

By GALEN HOLLEY Staff Writer Bobby Rush is thrilled to be headlining Thunder on Water.

By GALEN HOLLEY Staff Writer A Grenadian and decorated war veteran has received a unique honor for his participation in a public service organization.

By GALEN HOLLEY Staff Writer A school secretary was struck by lightning, roads collapsed under the pressure of water and part of a neighborhood flooded Friday in Grenada County as torrential rains deluged the area.

Company spokesman Dave Miller says the wireless capability is available now in the southeastern portion of Greenville from Highway 1 to S. Raceway Road as well as in parts of downtown Yazoo City.

Grenada postal workers need the help of residents along their routes to combat hunger.

Grenada County is looking at options concerning the future of Grenada Lake Medical Center.

The Grenada Lake Visitors' Center will remain open, thanks to help from local volunteers.

By GALEN HOLLEY Staff Writer The Grenada Farmers' Market is set to kick off its new season Saturday, and growers are optimistic about its future.

By GALEN HOLLEY Staff Writer The body of a U.S. veteran who remained unidentified for more than 60 years passed through Grenada Sunday, escorted by a group of patriotic motorcyclists.

Legislation that would allow the University of Mississippi Medical Center to take over a hospital in Grenada has been signed into law.

By GALEN HOLLEY Staff Writer A former educator who helps bring Christmas joy to Grenada children is the recipient of the 40th annual "Book of Golden Deeds Award." Members of the Grenada Exchange Club recently honored Donald L. Vaughan as an educator, a man of faith and a philanthropist.

Receiving grants of $2,000 from Grenada Gives 365 on behalf of their respective organizations are Theresa Procella, with The Prevail Fund; Cindy Heimbach, the Grenada Adult Education Center; Charles Latham, 100 Black Men of Grenada; Jan Willis, the Grenada Food Pantry, and Sue Gregory with Christmas in April.