Black History Parade a success for 25th time
Annual event draws thousands to Knobtown despite weather Herald Editor The weather was nasty and a key bridge on a state highway at State Line was closed with no detour signs providing directions. None of that mattered. The 25th anniversary edition of Greene County’s Black History Parade still drew thousands and there appeared to be…
Read MoreMcKay Lee Bray bids farewell as new Distinguished Young Woman to be selected Saturday evening
Get ready for an adventure … From Staff Reports A new 2020 Greene County Distinguished Young Woman will be named this Saturday, March 2. And, according to organizers withing the Ladies Variety Club, this annual DYW Progam is one local residents will not want to miss. The “Safari Adventure” themed event will get underway at…
Read MorePolitical plots thicken as qualifying deadline nears
This Friday is final day for candidates to qualify to seek elected office From Staff Reports This Friday, Mar. 1, 2019, at 5 p.m. marks the deadline for area residents interested in seeking elected office to qualify as candidates. With just a couple of days left on the political calendar, the 2019 election cycle…
Read MorePublic hearings set concerning plan to close public roads
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF ROAD ABANDONMENT Pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 65-7-121, the Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Mississippi will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the potential abandonment of the following road(s): (a) Glory Road (b) Dakota Lane Interested parties may submit comment in person…
Read MoreSchool district seeking bids for 16th Section timber
MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION INVITATION FOR BIDS STUMPAGE FOR SALE ON 16-2N-7W Greene County, Mississippi Sealed bids will be received by the Greene County School District at P.O. Box 1329, Leakesville, MS, 39451, up to and not later than 10:00 a.m. March 11, 2019, for the purchase on a lump sum basis of all timber, standing…
Read MoreChancery Court notices 2-21-19 edition
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF GREENE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IVORY EARL TALBERT, DECEASED CAUSE NO: 2019-8-TH NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF GREENE Letters of Administration having been granted on the 7th day of February, 2019, by the Chancery Court of Greene County, Mississippi, to the undersigned…
Read MoreMcCann to continue soccer career as a Wildcat at PRCC
GCHS senior soccer standout Tylee McCann made her collegiate decision official last week when she signed her national letter of intent with Pearl River Community College. A starter for the Lady Wildcats since the seventh grade, McCann piled up impressive numbers offensively and drew attention from multiple collegiate programs. Coach Jack Byrd and the PRCC…
Read MoreHoward seeking Dist. 5 supervisor’s post
Special to the Herald By means of the Greene County Herald, Jack O. Howard announces his candidacy for Greene County Supervisor, Dist. 5. Howard was born and raised in New Augusta. He married Sheila (Walley) and moved to the Unity community of Leakesville in 1978, where they have since lived. They have raised four children…
Read MoreRoberts announces bid for Dist. 5 Supervisor
Special to the Herald Local businessman Lonnie Alton ‘Lil Al’ Roberts announced last week that after lots of prayer he had made the decision to seek the office of Greene County Supervisor for Dist. Five. “I humbly ask the citizens of Dist. 5 for your support and prayers as we start this journey,” Roberts said.…
Read MoreBeta believe it… Greene County H.S. students shine at annual convention
Local students continue to represent county well at showcase of state’s top students From Staff Reports They didn’t claim the coveted group talent award this year, but the Greene County High School Beta students once again shined at the annual senior Beta Convention that ended Tuesday. Details were hard to come by at press time…
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