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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
By RUTHIE ROBISON - The Enterprise-Tocsin on
3 days 20 hours ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
By Taylor Thompson on
3 days 21 hours ago
A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
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4 days 14 hours ago
Photo by Adam Prestridge, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
A Burn Ban has been issued for Grenada County until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, in hopes of preventing wildfires such as this from spreading throughout the city and county.
A burn ban is now in effect for Grenada County due to extremely dry conditions and recent wildfire activity in the area.
The Grenada County Board of Supervisors approved a request for the ban today, which was submitted to Region 2 Regional Forester Dennis Dauterive of the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The commission approved the request.
The burn ban took immediate effect on Friday, March 27, and will remain in place through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Conditions will be reevaluated beginning Wednesday, April 1.
By Adam Prestridge on
4 days 15 hours ago
Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
By GERARD EDIC on
4 days 16 hours ago
Grenada County Sheriff's Office deputy Steve Winters secures the scene on Minga Road Friday morning.
The Grenada County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday morning, March 27, on Minga Road in the Ligon Estates area.
The victim has been identified as Marston D. Jones, 48, of Grenada. Deputies said the suspect, Tyjuan M. Jones, 22, also of Grenada, was taken into custody without incident in connection to the shooting.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher on
5 days 14 hours ago
When it comes to cleaning up Grenada, City Hall continues to trip over its own indecision. Nearly two months after Winter Storm Fern littered our community with fallen limbs, shattered trees and mangled brush, the debris still lines city streets — a daily reminder of how far our city’s leadership has fallen in serving its people.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher on
5 days 15 hours ago
Photo by Adam Prestridge, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Debris piles throughout the City of Grenada like this one in Avenue of Pines will remain curbside after the City Council failed to secure a debris removal and monitoring company or set new spending caps for the work.
Debris will continue to pile up curbside after the Grenada City Council received no bids to complete storm debris removal and monitoring services during a Zoom meeting last Tuesday afternoon.
City Manager Dr. Trina George informed Councilmembers that the city had not received any responses to its requests for proposals (RFPs) for the work. The Council then voted to officially close the RFP process and instead declare emergency procurement, allowing Dr. George to directly solicit quotes and negotiate contracts for debris removal and monitoring services.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher on
5 days 16 hours ago
Grenada High School junior pitcher Carson Renfro delivers a pitch to the plate during last Tuesday’s Class 6A, Region 1 opener against South Panola in Grenada. GHS won 3-0.
After battling through a tough non-region schedule with a 7-6 mark, the Grenada High School Chargers varsity baseball team opened Class 6A, Region 1 play last Tuesday hosting longtime rival South Panola at Charger Field. Coach C.J. Hodges’ team faced one of the top pitchers in the state in sophomore Anson Bright.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
5 days 17 hours ago
Researchers say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
By Michael Goldberg - Mississippi Today on
6 days 15 hours ago
The Grenada Food Pantry will hold its March Food Distribution Day from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. this Saturday, March 28, at its location behind the Grenada Police Department and City Auditorium.
Handicapped recipients should drive through on Green Street, while all others are asked to park and come inside from the Main Street side.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher on
6 days 16 hours ago
Average gasoline prices in Mississippi have risen 18.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.52/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,014 stations in Mississippi. Prices in Mississippi are 107.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 89.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 27.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.227 per gallon, the highest level since November 24, 2022.
By Special to The Star on
6 days 18 hours ago
Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
A valued member of the Greenwood downtown district returns to Howard Street on Wednesday.
Turnrow Books will hold its grand opening Wednesday afternoon. The official ribbon cutting is set for 3:45 p.m., and the grand opening will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
By Brent Maze - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
1 week 1 day ago
Robert St. John says his restaurant business and travel business aren’t two businesses. They’re the same business. It’s all hospitality.
There’s a moment — right before the northern lights appear — when the sky looks like it’s deciding whether, or not, to show you something. Then it does, and you understand why you traveled 4,000 miles. Twenty-five Americans stood beside me in the snow. Nobody spoke. The northern lights don’t require commentary.
By Robert St. John on
1 week 1 day ago
“Election day means election day, not election week, not election month, not election season,” Mississippi Republican Party chairman and RNC General Counsel Mike Hurst contends.
The Republican National Committee and the Mississippi Republican Party will make their case before the U.S. Supreme Court Monday morning in the lawsuit filed to overturn a COVID-era state law that allowed for ballots to be received and counted up to five days after an election.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 week 4 days ago
Gipson said the California law could impact agricultural and food industry entities headquartered in Mississippi, “mainly our big poultry and egg companies.”
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R) signed an administrative order on Monday aimed at shielding the state’s agribusinesses from California’s new climate reporting mandates.
“Gavin Newsome should tend to his own State’s business, rather than trying to meddle with ours,” Gipson said on social media.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 week 4 days ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Policy should not be made in response to very small groups of very loud people when it comes at the expense of everyone else that happens to be too busy living to understand how they are getting screwed.
“This is not PBM reform. It’s a tax increase on every Mississippian.” That’s how one of Mississippi’s largest employers summed up the Senate’s changes to HB 1665 in a conversation with Magnolia Tribune on Wednesday.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
1 week 4 days ago
Caregiver background checks will now be required every two years instead of annually.
Both chambers in the Mississippi Legislature have agreed to minor changes to the state’s medical cannabis program this session.
The House concurred with the Senate’s changes to HB 895 this week.
Under the amended provisions, the time of validity of a patient’s medical cannabis card will remain at 12 months, but the time a caregiver needs to undergo a follow-up background check was extended slightly.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 week 4 days ago
It is the second time this session that a mobile sports betting bill from the House has died in the Senate.
The “Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act,” which passed 100 to 11 in the House of Representatives, has died in the Senate Gaming Committee at the hands of chairman State Senator David Blount (D).
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 week 5 days ago
In the last two weeks, the Grenada Middle School Lady Chargers have played 11 games in the last two weeks played 11 games, winning seven games to improve their overall record to 12-6-1.
Caledonia
In their final game before Spring Break on March 6, GMS downed Caledonia 12-4 in Game 1 and lost a 2-0 decision in Game 2 on March 6.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
