GrenadaStar

06/04/2026

AAAA SAFE STORAGE LLC, 2591 Sunset Dr., Grenada, MS 38901, will sell to the highest bidder for cash the contents of Unit D60 rented to Lateefa McGee at 10 a.m. on June 23, 2026.

AAAA SAFE STORAGE LLC, 2591 Sunset Dr., Grenada, MS 38901, will sell to the highest bidder for cash the contents of Unit D60 rented to Lateefa McGee at 10 a.m. on June 23, 2026.

06/04/2026

Greenwood Leflore Hospital has pushed back its potential closure date from June 15 to July 31.

Hospital officials met with staff today and issued a new updated Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act letter notifying them of the improved financial situation.

Greenwood Leflore Hospital has pushed back its potential closure date from June 15 to July 31. Hospital officials met with staff today and issued a new updated Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act letter notifying them of the improved financial situation.

06/03/2026

An editorial opinion of The Greenwood Commonwealth: The so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund” would be nothing but a slush fund, from which Trump during his last two years in office could indirectly reward his supporters, including those who broke the law.

06/01/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED: The US National Weather Service Jackson Mississippi has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Grenada County until 7 p.m. today, Monday, June 1. A few rounds of storms are possible this afternoon and evening. The greatest potential is in the north this evening where damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat along with some hail. Be sure to stay weather aware!

05/31/2026

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for the month of April 2026. The current unemployment rate for Mississippi (as of April 2026) sits at 3.8 percent, the same as the previous reported month (March 2026). The national unemployment rate is 4.3 percent. Mississippi stands at a 0.5 percent decrease from the national unemployment rate.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their State Employment and Unemployment Summary for the month of April 2026. The current unemployment rate for Mississippi (as of April 2026) sits at 3.8 percent, the same as the previous reported month (March 2026). The national unemployment rat...

05/28/2026

A Grenada pastor and school bus driver who has been behind bars for more than two months on child s*x charges was found dead Wednesday morning.

05/27/2026

An editorial opinion of The Greenwood Commonwealth: If Mississippi lawmakers try to redistrict Black Democrats out of office, it will get the state sued while reinforcing an unflattering national perception that Mississippi has tried to change.

05/27/2026

WATER MAIN BREAK & BOIL WATER ALERT: According to the Grenada Water & Sewer Department, a main water line has been hit in Holcomb. Most areas will experience low water pressure due to the issue with some having no water. A crew is en route to repair the issue. No timeline for repairs has been released. A Boil Water Alert will be issued after the repair has been made.

05/26/2026

TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH: First responders are currently on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Commerce Street in front of Sprint Mart. Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area or use an alternate route.
UPDATE: The vehicles have been removed from the roadway, but traffic remains congested. Use caution.

05/21/2026

GRADUATION TIME CHANGE: The Grenada School District announced just before noon today, Thursday, May 21, that Grenada High School's Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at Charger Stadium would be moved up half an hour from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. due to the threat of inclement weather. All seniors should report to Charger Stadium at 6 p.m. as planned. Gates will open at 5 p.m.