Death of Leakesville man ruled as accidental
From Staff Reports The death of a man whose body was found alongside a city street in Leakesville has been ruled accidental. Greene County Coroner Ladd Pulliam told the Herald Friday afternoon that an autopsy performed earlier in the day on the body of Martinez ‘Willie’ Land confirmed that the Leakesville resident had a medical…
Read MoreFour baseball Wildcats earn All-Region honors
By BRAD CROWE – Herald Staff The Region 7-4A All-Region Team was released last Friday, with four Greene County Wildcats being honored as members of the squad — Braden Brewer, Phillip Herring, Jace Lott and Collin Pipkins. With all four returning to the team for the spring of 2022, along with a host of returning…
Read MoreGCHS softball team sees improvement at PRCC team camp
By BRAD CROWE – Herald Staff The Greene County softball team hit the coast this week, not for a summer getaway at the beach but for a chance to train with top tier coaches and competitors who can help them improve their game. The three-day camp was hosted by head coach Christie Meeks and the Pearl…
Read MoreWreck claims lives of two Greene County men
From Staff Reports Sheriff Stanley McLeod said his office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday afternoon on Old Avera Road. A small SUV struck the rear end of a debris removal truck working along Old Avera Road around 1 p.m., McLeod said. Father and son, Waylon Strickland and Lamar Strickland died at the…
Read MoreRack ’em up… Billiard hall much more than just fun and games for local couple
By BRAD CROWE – Herald Staff Exciting changes are underway at GC Pawn and Billiards in Leakesville, where new owners T.J. Dueitt and Jenah Holland are working to create new ways to entertain guests of all ages in a family-friendly environment. After learning the business was at risk of having its doors closed for good due…
Read MoreMighty Ruthie’s leap of faith
Bolton brings intangible experience to Nigerian Olympic coaching staff By BRAD CROWE – Herald Staff Two-time Olympic gold medalist and women’s basketball icon Ruthie Bolton often shares a story about one of her proudest moments as a young girl growing up in McLain — the moment she claims to have first embraced an awe-inspiring Olympic…
Read MoreMunicipal election results… West wins Leakesville mayor post, Simpson ousted in State Line
Incumbents fare well in alderman races From Staff Reports Voters in McLain, Leakesville and State Line went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their new elected officials. In the Town of Leakesville, unofficial results show David A. West narrowly defeated Arrixie Garretson Sproul in the race for mayor. West claimed 180 votes, compared to…
Read MoreDoris Holder makes case to Leakesville voters for support in aldermen’s election
Special to the Herald Hello. I’d like to introduce myself for those that don’t know me. I’m Doris Holder, and I’m asking for your support in the upcoming municipal elections in the Town of Leakesville where I am running for a seat on the board of aldermen. Let me tell you a little bit about…
Read MoreChristine Holloway pledges fair and honest leadership if elected to Leakesville Board of Aldermen
Special to the Herald I, Christine Holloway, as a candidate for Alderman, am running on a diverse platform that collectively fosters safe and positive relationships between local leadership and the community. I am focused on bringing a vibrant business community that can both service and offer job opportunities to the local people of Leakesville. My…
Read MoreHelp sought in locating local fugitive
From Staff Reports Local officials are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple criminal charges who escaped from the custody of deputies last week. Daniel B. Nicholson, 25, of Leakesville, has been on the run from authorities since last Wednesday. According to reports, county deputies went to a family residence…
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