Thomas 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…
Read MoreLady Cats push past Poplarville 14-5 for big region road win
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor The Greene County Lady Wildcats put 18 hits on the board Thursday night in Poplarville to earn a big 14-5 region win. The victory, which pushed GCHS to 2-0 in region play and 8-2 overall, didn’t come easy though as the Lady Hornets put up a good fight and kept…
Read MoreFuture of factory back on the table for BOS
County leaders considering scrapping the building in hopes of a fresh start for prime location By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor The county-owned factory building in the center of Leakesville has served as both a burden and a political football for town and county leaders for decades. It appears that may be about to change. County supervisors,…
Read MoreLady Wildcats keep bats hot in route of Sumrall to start region play
From Staff Reports The Greene County High School softball team could not have been much hotter to start region play this week. The Lady Wildcats were the winners of three in a row heading into their region opener at Sumrall on Tuesday, including two wins by a combined 31-0 margin. Those bats stayed hot as…
Read MorePipkins throws no-hitter for GCHS baseball
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Greene County High School has enjoyed some special moments on the baseball field over the years. A state championship, a No. 1 ranking in the state, too many epic battles between good teams to keep track of, etc., so forth. But, Wildcat fans at Scott Bray Field on Monday…
Read MoreTerry Young to seek State Line mayor position
Special to the Herald Terry Young has announced his candidacy for State Line Mayor. His name will appear on the June 8 ballot. “As a lifelong resident of State Line, I have decided to run for Mayor in this upcoming term,” he said. “I have served on the Board of Aldermen the past four years,…
Read MoreRadcliff announces bid for Dist. 1 Supervisor post
Special to the Herald Dist. 1 Supervisor James Radcliff has announced he will seek election to the post when a special election is held later this year. Radcliff, a Republican from Leakesville, made his announcement official after submitting his qualifying paperwork to election officials. “I am so thankful to have been given the opportunity to…
Read MoreCats put up strong fight, but fall in nail biter to Stone County
From Staff Reports The Greene County Wildcats took the highly-touted Stone Tomcats to the limit Thursday night in the Region 7-4A Tournament in Sumrall, but couldn’t come away with the win, dropping a 56-53 decision. The loss pushed the Wildcats into Saturday’s consolation game against Poplarville with the winner earning the region’s No. 3 seeding…
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