Lady Cats win game one thriller over Newton Co.
Game 2 set for Monday at Decatur By RUSSELL TURNER – Herald Editor Greene County and Newton County softball fans had to wait an extra day to see their teams battle in Round 3 of the MHSAA 4A Playoffs after inclement weather came into play on Friday. The wait proved well worth it as Saturday’s…
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From Staff Reports Greene County High School’s softball team will take on Newton County in Round 3 of the MHSAA Playoffs in a best-of-three series beginning Friday at home. Newton County defeated Purvis 11-5 on Tuesday in a decisive game three in that series. The win boosted the Cougars’ record to 24-3. The Lady Wildcats…
Read MoreCats drop game one in another epic battle with Sumrall
By STAN CALDWELL – Herald Correspondent SUMRALL – It’s always a battle when Sumrall and Greene County hook up in the playoffs, and it was no different Tuesday night. The Bobcats rode another strong effort from Drew Davis and got some timely hitting in key moments to overcome the Wildcats 5-3 in Game 1of the…
Read MoreKey pitching, key hits push Wildcats to Game 1 win at North Pike
By RUSSELL TURNER | Herald Editor The Greene County Wildcats took care of business on the road in Summit Tuesday night, defeating North Pike 6-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the teams’ best-of-three round one playoff series. It wasn’t the cleanest game for the Wildcats after an unusual week-long break, but a big win…
Read MoreGeorge Cone kicks off campaign for Dist. 4 Supervisor
Special to the Herald George Cone III, a lifelong Greene County and Dist. 4 native, recently kicked off his campaign for the position of Supervisor – Dist. 4. Cone is a graduate of Leakesville High School and has spent the past 40 years in the oil production and construction industries. Cone said he is seeking…
Read MoreMeadows asks for voters’ support for Constable – Post 1
Special to the Herald As this New Year begins, we get closer to the 2023 election. With that being said, I would like to announce my running for Constable. I can think of no better way to serve the community that I love so much. I have had the privilege of living in Greene County…
Read MoreWalley announces campaign to be next Greene Co. Sheriff
Special to the Herald My name is Ryan Walley and I would like to announce my candidacy for Sheriff in Greene County. I am a lifelong resident of Greene County. I am currently Post 1 Constable for Greene County. Its been a honor to serve the people of our county for the past 12 years…
Read MoreWest seeks to serve the voters or Post 1 as Justice Court Judge
Special to the Herald Sand Hill resident Vince West is asking voters in Greene County – Post 1 for their vote and support in his bid to serve them as their next Justice Court Judge. West, who is a current Greene County employee and a former county supervisor from Dist. 3, says his experience in…
Read MoreSmith hoping to continue progress made with second term
Special to the Herald Incumbent Dist. 3 Supervisor Wayburn D. ‘Danny’ Smith has officially kicked off his reelection campaign. Smith, a longtime business owner/operator from Piave, is asking voters for their continued support as he works toward a second term representing the people of Dist. 3. “I am proud of the accomplishments in Dist. 3…
Read MoreWildcats start busy week with win over Jackson Academy
By RUSSELL TURNER | Herald Editor After a short week last week with just two games, the GCHS Wildcats are back in high gear this week with three game dates on the schedule as the Wildcats look to get on a roll with the start of region play looming. They got off to a good…
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