Disney World Beta be ready for these Greene County students
By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff Greene County Jr. Beta Club members virtually showed out for this year’s state Beta convention, and many of them are moving on the national convention which will be later this summer in Disney World. Leakesville Junior High School and Sand Hill School Beta Club members all worked hard to prepare…
Read MoreIf elected as mayor, Arrixie Garretson intends on doing more for the citizens of Leakesville
Special to the Herald I am Arrixie Garretson Sproul, and I would like to be your next Mayor. As a native of Leakesville, I have an interest in helping grow and improve our small town. Since retiring from teaching school I have been actively involved with MSLO, leading improvements such as a new design for…
Read MoreDavid West seeks support from voters in bid to be Leakesville Mayor
Special to the Herald It’s Time for Change! I, David West, would like to announce my candidacy for the office of mayor for the Town of Leakesville. I have been a lifelong resident of Greene County that has lived in Leakesville and supported the city all my life. It was an honor to serve as…
Read MoreScarborough sets records on way to second state power lifting title
From Staff Reports Greene County High School senior Claire Scarborough claimed her second MHSAA State Championship last Friday, claiming the individual Class 2 (3-4A) and Overall titles in the 123-pound weight class at the state meet at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. Scarborough entered the meet as the overwhelming favorite, but had to fight off…
Read MoreCounty supervisors set to require permits for loggers, other high-weight haulers
From Staff Reports Local loggers, timber and poultry producers, and others utilizing high-weight trucks in their operations will soon be required to obtain hauling permits to move merchandise and materials along county roadways. County supervisors voted Monday to move forward with the establishment of a new truck permit program they say is needed to help…
Read MoreLady Cats earn Region 7-4A title and bye for first-round of playoffs
From Staff Reports The Greene County Lady Wildcats finish off a season sweep of Sumrall on Monday locking down their first Region 7-4A title in the Tyler Barham era and locking down a first round bye in the MHSAA State Playoffs. Barham’s squad improved to 6-0 in region play with the 3-1 win over the…
Read MoreChristine Holloway announces bid for Leakesville alderman post
Christine Holloway would like to officially announce her candidacy for Alderman in Leakesville. Holloway has consistently been committed to the community and has worked at the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for the past 19 years. She is a dedicated, life-long member of New Providence Baptist Church and is the mother of three wonderful children and…
Read MoreThomas L. Lundy cites ‘need for change’ as he seeks Leakesville alderman’s position
Special to the Herald Longtime Leakesville resident Thomas L. Lundy says changes are needed in the Town of Leakesville and is asking fellow residents to support his bid for alderman in the upcoming municipal election. Lundy, who worked for four years at Basilla Manufacturing before embarking on a 29-year career with Ingall’s shipbuilding, said business…
Read MoreWildcats look to finish region play on high note Friday at Poplarville
Win over Hornets would push Cats to 4-4 in region play and guarantee playoff berth By RUSSELL TURNER – Herald Editor The Greene County Wildcats hit the road Friday afternoon hoping to even their region record at 4-4 with a win at Poplarville. The Wildcats split their season series with Forrest County AHS and Purvis,…
Read MoreLady Cats remain unbeaten in region play with win at Purvis
Garrett just misses hitting for cycle as GCHS posts 4-0 win By RUSSELL TURNER – Herald Staff The Greene County Lady Wildcats went into a key region battle at Purvis on Thursday shorthanded once again with the absence of a senior starter due to a family emergency. But, as has become the norm for Coach…
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