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A heavy presence of law enforcement made up of the Grenada Police Department and Grenada Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the homicide in the 700 block of Leigh Avenue early Tuesday morning, Sept. 23. A gathering of family and friends was also on the scene.

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Names of teen murder suspects in Grenada High student’s death released
By ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Tue,09/30/25-6:08PM , 6868 Reads 76,507 Statewide
District Attorney William “Adam” Hopper confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the three juveniles arrested Monday in connection with Grenada High School student Ayden Reno’s death are being charged as adults.
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Crime report for 9/26-9/30
Tue,09/30/25-5:57PM , 2860 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Khadijah McBride, 30, 7075 County Road 92, domestic violence, jailed.
Alvin Edwards, 58305 South St., domestic violence, jailed.
Montrez Robinson, 21, 818 Edwards St., Leland, DUI, released on bond.
Robert Defreese, 40, address not available, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, jailed.
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Grenada County Coroner Douglas "Little Bobby" Yates speaks with Grenada Police Department investigators at the scene where Grenada High School student Ayden Reno's body was discovered last Monday night, Sept. 22.

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Three teens arrested in death of Grenada High School football player
By ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Mon,09/29/25-7:18PM , 6934 Reads 63,961 Statewide
A week following the discovery of a Grenada High School student’s body in a “brushy overgrown area” in the heart of the city, investigators have made a break in the case.
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Crime report for 9/23-9/26
Fri,09/26/25-11:27PM , 2842 Reads
GREENWOOD POLICE DEPT.
ARRESTS
Frederick McClain, 43, 2800 U.S, 49 S., aggravated assault, jailed.
Eddie Mixon, 40, 501 Ave. L, domestic violence, released on bond.
Kyasia Hemphill, 28, 422 Oak St., contempt of court, released on bond.
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75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 79°F
Min Temp: 67°F
Feels Like: 72°F
Dew Point: 66°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM

Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 15 mph
Sky Cover: 78%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°F
Moon Rise: NA
Moon Set: 10:24 AM

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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