As many Mississippi communities eye the closing of their hometown newspaper, Emmerich Newspapers is expanding and has announced the purchase of papers in Grenada and Senatobia.
The Grenada Star and the Tate Record (Senatobia) are slated to change hands July 1, according to a Letter of Intent agreed upon this week by the parties concerned.
Publisher Joseph B. Lee III and co-owner Brenda R. Lee have agreed to sell the publications to Wyatt Emmerich of Emmerich Newspapers. Both publications are over 130 years old and have been run by the Lee family for decades.
“Emmerich Newspapers operates an excellent group of 22 newspapers, located mostly in Mississippi,” Lee said. “Emmerich operates high-quality publications with the best interests of the community in mind. He will be an asset to Grenada and Grenada County.”
Emmerich Newspapers president Wyatt Emmerich said quality journalism is a hallmark of the company.
"Emmerich Newspapers is dedicated to providing quality, accurate, unbiased local news in the markets we serve through whatever medium or device our readers prefer,” said Emmerich. “I greatly appreciate the trust Joe and Brenda Lee have in our efforts to be good stewards in our communities. They have given decades of service to Grenada and Senatobia and we hope to live up to their example.
"Local news is going through a period of great transformation and Emmerich Newspapers plans to be on the leading edge. We are developing transformative digital products that will engage the community in profound ways..
Emmerich Newspapers is the parent company for yor Clarksdale Press Register and now owns 24 newspapers around the state and in Louisiana.
