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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 ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Tue,09/30/25-6:08PM, 6,803 Reads 75,965 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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Pillow Academy’s Trace Harrell (15) scored 40 points in a win over Kirk Monday at the Starkville Academy Tournament.

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Pillow’s Harrell has 40 in win over Kirk

By CALVIN STEVENS CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,11/26/25-2:00AM, 6,724 Reads
Senior guard Trace Harrell had a game to remember as he scored a career-high 40 points in leading the Pillow Academy boys basketball team to a 68-44 win over Kirk Academy Monday at the Starkville Academy Tournament.
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Man charged in shooting at store

By KEVIN EDWARDS KEVIN EDWARDS - Staff Writer
Tue,04/29/25-2:00AM, 6,693 Reads
A Greenwood man has been charged and jailed for allegedly shooting another man at a Main Street convenience store last month.
Joshua Goliday, 34, 1347 Virden Drive, has been held at the Leflore County Jail since his arrest Friday, with bond set at $30,000. He has been charged with one count of aggravated assault.
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Man faces charges in shooting

Wed,01/28/26-2:00AM, 6,674 Reads
A 20-year-old Sidon man has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault and drive-by shooting in an incident last week in which a male victim was grazed by a bullet.
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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 72°F
Min Temp: 61°F
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Dew Point: 56°F
Humidity: 61%
Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM

Wind Speed: 10 mph
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Wind Gust: 23 mph
Sky Cover: 74%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 56°F
Moon Rise: 12:49 PM
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