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Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church in Grenada for Frances Marnet Lane Defenbaugh, 79, of Grenada, who entered her eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 27, her family announced with great sadness. Burial followed in Oddfellows Cemetery in Grenada. Visitation was held from 1:30 p.m. until service time on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the church.
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Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Quinton A. Neville, affectionately known as “Bud,” 90, of Gore Springs, who gained his eternal wings on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in Grenada. Burial followed in Red Hill Cemetery. Bro. Tim Lane officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at McKibben and Guinn.
Bud enjoyed restoring antique cars, fishing and spending time with friends.
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Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church near Coffeeville for Mrs. Martha Jean Orr Shannon, 95, of Coffeeville, who died on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Charleston. Burial followed in Montevista Cemetery in Webster County. The Rev. Billy Hill officiated and her grandson, Brian Barton, delivered the eulogy. The family received friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday, Nov. 29, at New Hope Baptist Church.
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Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in the chapel at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Mr. George Convel Lane, 90, of Grenada, who died on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at his residence. Burial followed in Grenada Memorial Garden. Dr. Brent Barker officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Friday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home.
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Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in the chapel at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Mr. George Convel Lane, 90, of Grenada, who died on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at his residence. Burial followed in Grenada Memorial Garden. Dr. Brent Barker officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Friday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home.
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A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc for Thermon Keith Loeffel, 58, of Gore Springs, who died on Monday, Nov. 24, at his residence after a long illness. Burial followed in Dunlap Cemetery in Mt. Gilead. Bro. Michael Daniels officiated.
Keith was born on March 16, 1967. He had a deep love for God, his family and his country. A kind-hearted and passionate outdoorsman, he enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing.
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Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for John Taylor Laster, 81, of Duck Hill, who died on Saturday, Nov. 22, at his residence. Burial with military honors followed in Duck Hill Cemetery. The family received friends from 1 p.m. until service time on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at McKibben and Guinn.
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A service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada to honor Mr. Dane Harbin, 39, of Owens Cross Roads, Ala., who died on Saturday, Nov. 22. Burial with military honors followed in Oddfellows Cemetery in Grenada. His brother, Zack Harbin, officiated.
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A service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada to honor Mr. Dane Harbin, 39, of Owens Cross Roads, Ala., who died on Saturday, Nov. 22. Burial with military honors followed in Oddfellows Cemetery in Grenada. His brother, Zack Harbin, officiated.
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A service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada to honor Mr. Dane Harbin, 39, of Owens Cross Roads, Ala., who died on Saturday, Nov. 22. Burial with military honors followed in Oddfellows Cemetery in Grenada. His brother, Zack Harbin, officiated.
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Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in the chapel of Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka for Virginia S. “Jenny” Tuders, 87, of Grenada, who died on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Grenada. Burial followed in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Roger Pounders officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Friday, Nov. 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka.
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Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in the chapel of Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka for Virginia S. “Jenny” Tuders, 87, of Grenada, who died on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Grenada. Burial followed in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Roger Pounders officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Friday, Nov. 21, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka.
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Executive Department
Office of the Governor
Proclamation Number 81 JML 2025
SPECIAL ELECTION – JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICTS 1 AND 3, PARISH OF MADISON
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Districts 1 and 3, Parish of Madison, due to the resignation of the Honorable Kathy Grady, effective December 31, 2025; and
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Photo by Adam Prestridge, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Grenada High School freshman power forward Tyler Edwards drives to the basket earlier this season at home.
Grenada High School will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Tournament this Saturday,
Jan. 10, beginning at 11 a.m. Teams from Clarksdale, Independence, Aberdeen, J.Z. George, Coffeeville and Grenada will compete.
The schedule for the day includes:
• 11 a.m. — Clarksdale vs. Independence (Girls)
• 12:30 p.m. — Clarksdale vs. Independence (Boys)
• 2 p.m. — Aberdeen vs. J.Z. George (Boys)
• 3:30 p.m. — Coffeeville vs. Grenada (Girls)
• 5 p.m. — Coffeeville vs. Grenada (Boys)
Admission will be $8.
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Photo by Adam Prestridge, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Grenada High School freshman power forward Tyler Edwards drives to the basket earlier this season at home.
Grenada High School will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Tournament this Saturday,
Jan. 10, beginning at 11 a.m. Teams from Clarksdale, Independence, Aberdeen, J.Z. George, Coffeeville and Grenada will compete.
The schedule for the day includes:
• 11 a.m. — Clarksdale vs. Independence (Girls)
• 12:30 p.m. — Clarksdale vs. Independence (Boys)
• 2 p.m. — Aberdeen vs. J.Z. George (Boys)
• 3:30 p.m. — Coffeeville vs. Grenada (Girls)
• 5 p.m. — Coffeeville vs. Grenada (Boys)
Admission will be $8.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Photo by Adam Prestridge, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Grenada High School freshman power forward Tyler Edwards drives to the basket earlier this season at home.
Grenada High School will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Tournament this Saturday,
Jan. 10, beginning at 11 a.m. Teams from Clarksdale, Independence, Aberdeen, J.Z. George, Coffeeville and Grenada will compete.
The schedule for the day includes:
• 11 a.m. — Clarksdale vs. Independence (Girls)
• 12:30 p.m. — Clarksdale vs. Independence (Boys)
• 2 p.m. — Aberdeen vs. J.Z. George (Boys)
• 3:30 p.m. — Coffeeville vs. Grenada (Girls)
• 5 p.m. — Coffeeville vs. Grenada (Boys)
Admission will be $8.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Photo by Star File Photo, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Grenada County Board of Supervisors met at the Grenada County Courthouse on Monday morning for the first time in 2026.
The initial Grenada County Board of Supervisors meeting for 2026 was held Monday morning at the Grenada County Courthouse. All five supervisors were present for the meeting.
Board attorney Jay Gore opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The first item on the agenda was to approve the minutes of the December meetings.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Photo by Star File Photo, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Grenada County Board of Supervisors met at the Grenada County Courthouse on Monday morning for the first time in 2026.
The initial Grenada County Board of Supervisors meeting for 2026 was held Monday morning at the Grenada County Courthouse. All five supervisors were present for the meeting.
Board attorney Jay Gore opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The first item on the agenda was to approve the minutes of the December meetings.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Photo by Star File Photo, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Grenada County Board of Supervisors met at the Grenada County Courthouse on Monday morning for the first time in 2026.
The initial Grenada County Board of Supervisors meeting for 2026 was held Monday morning at the Grenada County Courthouse. All five supervisors were present for the meeting.
Board attorney Jay Gore opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The first item on the agenda was to approve the minutes of the December meetings.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
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I, SHANNON ROGERS, have been convicted of:
14:43. 1 SEXUAL BATTERY on Oct 22, 2003.
My Address is: 446 Baskin Parks Rd., Delhi, LA 71232
Race: White
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: 09/23/1974
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
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