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Obituary: Jamey Lanier

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Tue,09/30/25-4:00PM, 1,960 Reads
Memorial Services for Mr. Jamey Lanier will be held 2 pm, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Hopewell Baptist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Bro. Andrew Black, Bro. Matthew Hitt and Dr. Dan Lanier will officiate.
Visitation will be held 1 pm - 2 pm, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Hopewell Baptist Church.
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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 ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Mon,09/29/25-7:20PM, 1,960 Reads 63,479 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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Decatur Board of Aldermen: Officials Vote to Take Down Water Tower

By MARTY MORGAN AND HEATHER GARRISON MARTY MORGAN AND HEATHER GARRISON
Wed,11/19/25-7:00PM, 1,949 Reads
The iconic water tower in Decatur is facing removal after town officials discussed its deteriorating conditions during the Decatur Board of Aldermen meeting on Nov. 4.
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Lady Generals Seniors

Newton County Academy honored their senior softball players last week prior to the final home game. From left, seniors Kelsey Tibbetts, Adriane Luke, and Blair Ammon.

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Softball: Lady Generals fall in first round of North 2A Tourney

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Thu,10/02/25-2:00PM, 1,936 Reads
The Newton County Academy softball team saw its season come to an end this week.
The Lady Generals lost in the opening round of the North 2A Tournament to Central Holmes but then rallied to beat Carroll 104 and Delta 14-13. They then lost to Indianola 4-3 to see their season come to an end.
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