Wildcats capture well-earned win in tough battle vs. Bulldogs
The Perry Central Bulldogs gave the Greene County Wildcats all they could handle in Friday night’s showdown, even claiming a 21-14 lead with a strong scoring drive to begin the second half. But on the gridiron, the way teams respond to adversity is often what tells the tale, and head coach Mike King’s Wildcats made…
Read MoreCats find much needed spark. Now look to ride momentum into matchup with PCHS.
From Staff Reports Sometimes in sports, a team just needs a spark to get things going in the right direction. Coach Mike King’s GCHS Wildcats appeared to find theirs last Friday night on an unexpected road trip to St. Martin. Now, they hope to bottle up that much-needed momentum and carry it with them this…
Read MoreL’ville Subway restaurant targeted in Tues. morning burglary
From Staff Reports Officials with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a burglary on Main Street in Leakesville early Tuesday morning. The break-in occurred around 2 a.m. Tuesday at the Subway restaurant next to Dollar General and was discovered by employees reporting to work Tuesday morning. Investigator Adam Kelly, who is heading up the…
Read MoreMcLain man among suspects sought in George Co. ATM theft
From Staff Reports The George County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man with ties to McLain as a suspect in an attempted ATM theft Sunday morning in Benndale. George County Sheriff Keith Havard said in a press release on Tuesday that Joe Howard McLeod, 34, is wanted for grand larceny and is considered to…
Read MoreJames Radcliff makes case to voters for keeping him in Dist. 1 Supervisor’s post
To the voters of Dist. 1: Hello, for those of you who don’t know me, my name is James Radcliff, and I am asking for the support of voters in District One as I seek to continue serving you as a member of the Greene County Board of Supervisors. I grew up in the Agricola…
Read MoreBucks claim 20-0 Homecoming win over Rams
By BRAD CROWE – Herald Staff The Sand Hill Bucks capped off homecoming festivities on Tuesday evening in style with a 20-0 victory over the McLain Rams. The Bucks’ running game was in full force, building momentum throughout the first half that allowed them to pull away for a big win down the final stretch.…
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By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor The Greene County Wildcats made the long trip to Kiln last Friday looking to bounce back from a disappointing second half performance in their opener against George County with a solid showing against 6A Hancock High School. They left the Coast with an even worse taste in their mouths and looking…
Read MoreBallot set for special election to choose Dist. 1 Supervisor
From Staff Reports The ballot for the November Special Election for Dist. 1 Supervisor is set. The qualifying deadline came and went earlier this month with no last minute additions, leaving current-serving supervisor James Radcliff and Dillon McInnis as the lone candidates seeking the post. Both men are Leakesville residents and businessmen. Radcliff has been…
Read MoreTwo jailed after shots fired into residence and sheriff’s vehicle
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Two Greene County men are in jail facing a variety of charges after one of them fired a gun into the other’s residence and the other shot a police cruiser responding to the disturbance. Greene County Sheriff Stanley McLeod said it was a miracle nobody was injured or killed in the…
Read MoreA Fair Response … Plans for Oct. 30 Greene County Fair continue to expand
Fair committee members excited about community’s response to their plans for event By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff Organizers of the Old Time Greene County Fair have continued planning the event with high hopes of a great turnout from locals, and a new feature has been added to keep the fun going. The fair is set…
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