County supervisors pump brakes on State Line Head Start Project
Officials say concerns over purchasing procedures led to decision By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor The construction of a new Head Start facility in State Line has been put on hold indefinitely due to concerns county officials have over purchasing procedures related to the project. The Greene County Board of Supervisors met in a special session Tuesday…
Read MoreMaxine B. Smith – Leakesville
Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 9, at McLeod Magnolia Cemetery for Maxine B. Smith, who passed through those pearly gates when her Lord and Savior called her home Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Beaumont at the home of her niece, Raenita Sims, surrounded by family and loving caregivers, Raenita, Sylvia Cannon and Heather Meeler.…
Read MoreJohn Charles Ruffin – New Augusta
Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 4, at New Augusta United Methodist Church for John Charles “Mater” Ruffin, 80, of New Augusta, who passed from this life Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at his residence. Ruffin is survived by his sister, Sara and brother, Danny. He leaves behind a legacy with children, Terri (Mike) Nyman, Jim (Angie)…
Read MoreJames Carlton Gardner – Leakesville
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 31 at Freeman Funeral Home for James Carlton Gardner, 69, of Leakesville, who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. Gardner retired as a supervisor for Total Safety Company. He had a passion for football, especially the Alabama Crimson Tide and…
Read MorePublic Notices from Feb. 6, 2020 edition
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on June 29, 2006, Sylvia Gandy, wife of/and Frankie Gandy executed a certain deed of trust to Elite Title Ins. Agency, Inc., Trustee for the benefit of Home123 Corporation which deed of trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Greene County, State of Mississippi…
Read MoreLady Cats drop tight game to Vancleave to end season
The GCHS Lady Wildcats soccer team pushed Vancleave to the limit Tuesday night in the opening round of the MHSAA 4A State Playoffs. The Lady Cats played hard on the road, but a late goal by the Lady Bulldogs broke open a scoreless game and led to a 1-0 loss for GCHS. The Lady Wildcats are…
Read MoreLady Wildcats secure No. 2 seeding for region tourney
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Staff Greene County High School will host the Region 7-4A Basketball Tournament in two weeks and the Lady Wildcats appear to have wrapped up a first-round bye. The Lady Wildcats secured the region’s No. 2 Seed with a 63-60 victory over Purvis Tuesday night at home. But, the Lady Tornados didn’t make…
Read MoreLocal craftsman uses centuries-old method to make unique long bows
By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff Greene County has a reputation, it would seem, for skilled and talented woodworkers. These craftsman have used a wide variety of species of wood in their work. One local crafter says he follows a centuries-old method for making hand-carved longbows. John Thomas said he began making long bows over 30…
Read MoreGoodin not on education committee, but ready to serve on corrections, 4 others
From Staff Reports After an unusual start to his first term in the state legislature, State Representative Dale Goodin learned recently he had been named to five House of Represenatives committees for his freshman term in office. Goodin, a Republican from Perry County who represents Greene County as part of House Dist. 105, will serve…
Read MoreGoodin among new state lawmakers feeling pinched by House Speaker Gunn
Local rep says House leader is trying to force him and others to choose between retirement benefits he’s earned or public service as elected official From Staff Reports A dispute between four freshmen state legislators and powerful Speaker of the House Philip Gunn over whether they can hold the political office and draw their state…
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