Town of Leakesville issues public notice of change to solid waste charge
Due to an increase in the CPI (Consumer Price index) from Waste Management, the price charged town residents per waste can will be increasing from $14.40 to $15.34, an increase of 94 cents. This reflects the increase in CPI from 2019 and 2020. This increase will be effective on your March bill. If you have…
Read MoreCounty seeking proposals for storm debris cleanup efforts
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES GREENE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI The Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Mississippi, are soliciting Proposals from qualified companies for providing disaster debris removal and disposal services until 10:00 am on the 24th day of February, 2021 and shortly thereafter publicly opened at the Office of the Greene…
Read MoreBids being taken on surplus vehicles to be sold
Order directing clerk to give Notice of sale of surplus county property Whereas, Greene County, Mississippi, by and through its Board of Supervisors, by virtue of M.C.A. §17-25-25, has determined certain personal property of the County to be surplus. Further, the County considers it necessary and to promote the best interest of the County that…
Read MoreBids sought for county depository, meals for county jail
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Greene County, Mississippi Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids until 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Supervisor’s office at the Greene County Courthouse in Leakesville, Mississippi for County Depositories for a two year period. This two year period shall begin on March…
Read MoreChancery Court notices from the week of Feb. 11, 2021
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF GREENE WHEREAS, on the 24th day of February, 2009, Ernest A McCarty, aka Earnest A. McCarty, Single & Candice N Parker, single, executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto W Stewart Robison, Trustee for Walter Mortgage Company, LLC, Beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness…
Read MoreLady Cats whip Purvis setting up shot at second straight region title
From Staff Reports The Greene County Lady Wildcats used a big second period to defeat second-seeded Purvis in the Region 7-4A Tournament Wednesday night in Sumrall. GCHS outscored Purvis 21-4 in the second period to carry a 32-13 lead into the locker room. They were outscored slightly in the second half, but still claimed a…
Read MoreGreene County hoops teams advance in region tourney, punch ticket for state playoffs
From Staff Reports Both Greene County High School basketball teams will be advancing to the state playoffs after winning their first games in the Region 7-4A Basketball Tournament at Sumrall. The Lady Wildcats won the opening game of the tournament with an impressive 64-43 win over Forrest County AHS on Monday. The GCHS boys’ team…
Read MoreGCHS basketball confident heading into region basketball tournament
From Staff Reports Greene County High School’s basketball teams enter postseason tournament play this week with a lot of confidence after a couple of solid performances to finish the regular season. The Lady Cats will kick off the Region 7-4A Tournament tonight at 5 p.m. in Sumrall against Forrest County AHS. The Lady Cats are…
Read MoreDebris removal set to begin in Leakesville, still likely a few weeks away elsewhere in the county
Supervisors mulling over bids from multiple debris contractors By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Officials in Leakesville say residents should soon begin seeing progress on Hurricane Zeta debris removal efforts. Meanwhile, Greene County residents growing weary of seeing storm debris along the county roadways will need to muster a little more patience as county leaders continue to…
Read MoreGCHS basketball teams earn key region sweep of Purvis
By RUSSELL TURNER – Herald Editor The Greene County High School basketball teams improved their positioning in the regular season region standings on Tuesday with a sweep of Purvis. With the wins over the Tornados, the Wildcats and Lady Cats find themselves in the top half of the Region 7-4A standings with several key games remaining in the…
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