Greene County 4-H Shooting Sports Team Interest Meeting
The Greene County 4-H Shooting Sports team would like to invite all Greene County youth, ages 8-18, interested in learning to compete in Shotgun, Rifle or Archery to come to our 2019 Interest meeting to be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Greene County Extension Office behind the courthouse in Leakesville. Being…
Read MoreBoard of Education invites bids for 16th Section timber
MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION INVITATION FOR BIDS – STUMPAGE FOR SALE ON 16-2N-6W 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: a.m. Monday, February 11, 2019, for the purchase on a lump sum basis of all timber, standing or…
Read MoreGCHS hoops set for huge matchup with Lawrence County on Friday
Lady Cats win three in a row as GCHS teams hit mid-point in region play Boys back in the hunt with big win over Purvis From Staff Reports Greene County High School’s basketball teams have key region matchups this Friday at home when Lawrence County comes to town. The Greene County Lady Wildcats have…
Read MoreTerril Green to run for Justice Court Judge
Special to the Herald Longtime Greene County businessman and bail bondsman Terril Green has announced his candidacy for the position of Justice Court Judge – Post 2. Green says his experience as a bail bondsman has allowed him the opportunity to work alongside law enforcement as well as those standing accused of crimes. That experience,…
Read MoreJeff Byrd seeking 5th term as J.C. Judge
Special to the Herald Four-term Justice Court Judge Jeff Byrd has announced his bid for re-election in Post 1. Byrd, who began serving his fellow Greene Countians on the court in 2002, says he is thankful for the opportunity to have served four terms on the bench and would appreciate voters’ continued support. A formal…
Read MoreDanny Smith announces bid for Dist. 3 Supervisor
Special to the Herald Wayburn Daniel “Danny” Smith, Jr. has announced his candidacy for Greene County District 3 Supervisor. Smith is a lifelong resident, father and grandfather with over 30 years experience in construction and experience in road and bridge work. With community support, Smith is confident he can work to make the community and…
Read MoreTwo arrested, third suspect sought in fuel heist at Dist. 4 barn over weekend
From Staff Reports Two area residents are in jail and a third is being sought in connection with the burglary of a county road district barn over the weekend. According to Greene County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Brad Warrick, Joseph Adam Williford, 28, of Old Federal Road, McLain, Cortnee Jewel Parker, 28, of Merrill Cutoff Road,…
Read MoreOperator of ambulance service, local paramedic named in lawsuits
Documents show five women allege they were sexually assaulted while being transported in ambulance By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Staff A Greene County paramedic and a company providing emergency medical response in the county are facing lawsuits from five separate women who claim they were sexually assaulted while being transported in an ambulance operated by the company.…
Read MoreGreene County man charged in connection to shooting in George Co.
From Staff Reports A Leakesville man is behind bars in Lucedale in connection to a shooting incident in the George County community of Central last Tuesday. Billy Joe Stewart, 32, of Papa Road, is in the George-Greene Regional Correctional Facility under a $10,000 commercial bond. He was arrested Thursday, Jan. 17, two days after he…
Read MoreAlabama bans smoking on public beach
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — The sugar-white sand in Gulf Shores is Alabama’s most popular half-mile stretch of public beachfront. This area also is undergoing $15 million in renovations and city officials want to keep it looking nice. So, in June, city officials adopted a wide-ranging list of regulations that included an Alabama first: The…
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