GCHS basketball sweeps Stone County in key region matchup
By RUSSELL TURNER – Herald Editor The Greene County High School basketball program had a big night on Tuesday as the Wildcats and Lady Cats swept visiting Stone County in a key region matchup. The wins were huge for both teams, but for different reasons. The Lady Cats were 1-1 going into Tuesday’s matchup, but…
Read MoreEubanks seeking another term in office
From Staff Reports Incumbent Greene County Chancery Clerk Michelle D. ‘Shelley’ Eubanks has announced she is seeking re-election to the post. Eubanks filed her qualifying papers on Tuesday and said she will be publishing a more detailed, formal announcement about her candidacy at a later time. Paid Political Advertisement by Michelle D. ‘Shelley’ Eubanks,…
Read MoreBounds announces bid for re-election
From Staff Reports Current Circuit Clerk Cecelia Bounds officially filed a Statement of Intent this week to seek re-election in the 2023 General Election cycle. “Serving our county for the past 15 years has been an honor and privilege, and I humbly ask for the opportunity to continue to serve,” said Bounds. A formal announcement…
Read MoreCandidates begin qualifying for 2023 election season
From Staff Reports With a full slate of county and state offices up for grabs, this year’s election cycle promises to be a very active one. With that said, any local residents interested in seeking public office needs to act fast as the deadline for party primary and independent candidates to qualify for the 2023…
Read MoreCounty to purchase property on courthouse square, retain Walley
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor The Greene County Board of Supervisors made pretty short work of their first meeting agenda of the year Monday morning. Supervisors covered routine matters, but a couple of issues did stand out. Among those was a vote by the board to purchase the building and property currently being used as the…
Read MoreShena Knight ousts incumbent C.J. Hill in Dist. 2 school board runoff
From Staff Reports District 2 will have a new representative on the Greene County Board of Education to start the new year. According to unofficial results, political newcomer Shena Knight defeated incumbent Curtis J. ‘C.J.’ Hill in Tuesday’s runoff election for the post. Knight claimed 144 votes compared to 103 by Hill to give her…
Read MoreELECTION RESULTS
Walley claims Dist. 1 School Board post, while Dist. 2 heads to runoff Anderson wins Constable race; Taylor and Cole win judge races From Staff Reports Greene County voters went to the polls on Tuesday and selected one new member to the Greene County Board of Education, while the other seat on the ballot will…
Read MoreWildcats finish regular season with big Thursday night win over Pass Christian
Win secures No. 3 seed for Cats and first round matchup at Columbia By STAN CALDWELL / Herald Correspondent Although Greene County knew it would be playing on the road next week in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs, the Wildcats still had plenty to play for in their regular-season finale.…
Read MoreSee You at the Fair … Big things in store this weekend at the Rural Events Center
By ANNETTE HARVISON / Herald Staff It’s that time again. The 2nd annual Old-Time Greene County Fair is here again, and organizers are hoping to see a great turnout for an even more exciting fair this year. And even a little rain that’s in the forecast won’t dampen the spirits of fair goers. “We’ve grown…
Read MoreGCHS to host Pass Christian on Thursday in regular season finale
Wildcats hope to ride momentum from win over Northeast Jones into key region matchup with Pirates By RUSSELL TURNER / Herald Editor The Greene County Wildcats pulled out all the stops last Friday on the road at Northeast Jones. Needing a spark after a tough loss at Moss Point, the Wildcat coaching staff shook up their…
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