The Crimson Crier

The fall of McDonalds

By Melissa Grant, Reporter • May 14, 2015

As a result of the health craze sweeping the nation, fast food joints across the country are cleaning their menus out in attempt to pull their health-conscious customers back. McDonald’s is no exception....

Kiss make up days goodbye

By Melissa Grant, Reporter • April 2, 2015

When Alabama’s unpredictable weather strikes, school closings are a common occurrence. Madison County schools closed five days due to severe winter conditions: Feb. 20, 25 and 26, and March 5. In addition...

Harvest residents given new way of life

By Melissa Grant, Reporter • January 20, 2015

Like any budding community, Monrovia is rapidly expanding with new businesses and stores. Among the long list of new additions to street corners and intersections, the brand-new Walmart Neighborhood Market...

Making a list and checking it twice

By Melissa Grant, Reporter • December 28, 2014

Around Christmas time, the coined phrase “naughty or nice” returns every year, signifying whether children will receive presents or not. The American Family Association, AFA, has twisted this phrase...

Apple does it again

By Melissa Grant, Reporter • October 3, 2014

Technology is pushing the limits when it comes to amazing capabilities and incredible access to information, whether on the internet or on a device. Apple is no exception, releasing the new iPhone model...

Apple product releases show innovation

By Melissa Grant, Reporter • September 15, 2014

After seven different Apple Operating Systems, iOS 8, rumored to be the biggest iOS release to date, is coming to Apple products Sept. 17, 2014. This new iOS will be compatible with iPhone 4S, 5, 5C...

Manners being punished, student says

By Melissa Grant, Reporter • August 28, 2014

Student Kendra Turner at Dyer County High School faced In School Suspension due to her violating her teacher’s ban on the words “bless you.” Turner had been raised to say “yes sir” and “yes...