Arrests made and stolen ATV, truck, etc. recovered
From Staff Reports A Louisiana man living in Greene County is facing multiple charges after police found him in possession of a stolen ATV and a pickup reported stolen in Pennsylvania. Richard Anthony Reeves, 29, of Penalber Road, Maurepas, La., was arrested Monday at a residence he shares at 5464 Vernal River Road. He is…
Read MoreSupervisors vote to disassemble Mason Creek Bridge on Kate James RoadIllegal crossings, despite closure putting funding at risk, BOS says
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Greene County supervisors are taking extreme action to close a bridge deemed unsafe for public use. The move comes after months of motorists ignoring, stealing and/or demolishing ‘bridge closure’ signs and going so far as to move dirt barricades to cross over the structure. The bridge, which crosses Mason Creek on…
Read MoreChancery Court notices published Nov. 15, 2018
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF GREENE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAE HELEN (MILLER) CROCKER, DECEASED CAUSE NO: 2018-137-NH RULE 81 SUMMONS TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF MAE HELEN (MILLER) CROCKER, DECEASED, WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS THE NOTICE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT…
Read MorePublic hearing set to discuss public housing authority’s 2018 plan
PUBLIC HEARING MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO. VIII AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 In accordance with the CFR part 903, Public Agency Plans, the Board of Commissioners of the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VIII will hold a public hearing to obtain comments on its proposed Amendment to the Annual Plan…
Read MoreAT&T gives notice of planned tower project
AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a 315-foot tall overall height self-support telecommunications structure located off George Brown Road, Lucedale, George County, Mississippi (N31° 2’ 16.4” and W88° 33’ 20.7”). The tower is anticipated to be lit utilizing FAA Style-E. AT&T Services, Inc. invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed…
Read MoreForestry commission accepting bids for timber on school lands
MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION INVITIATION FOR BIDS STUMPAGE FOR SALE ON 16-1N-8W 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., December 10. 2018, for the right to purchase all timber designated for the purpose on Section 16, Township 01…
Read MoreUPDATED – Cats sweep Vancleave in Tuesday hoops action
From Staff Reports It was nasty and cold outside Tuesday night, but the GCHS basketball teams heated things up on Ricks-Wilkerson Court to sweep visiting Vancleave in a non-region 4A matchup. The Lady Cats set the tone in the opener, jumping out to a 36-12 lead by halftime and cruising to a 63-23 win. The…
Read MoreCats tackle McComb, set sights on East Central
Second round matchup pits GCHS against defending South State Champs By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Greene County’s offense struggled to find its rhythm last Friday night against visiting McComb. But, that wasn’t a huge deal for the Wildcats as the GCHS defense stepped up in a big way to lead…
Read MoreCyclist killed, wife injured after being struck by vehicle
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Local residents are still trying to come to terms with a tragic accident that claimed the life of a Leakesville man and seriously injured his wife while the couple was cycling on a state highway near their home last week. Edwin Mack Douglas, 68, passed away early Wednesday morning at…
Read MoreTeenager shot at party, 73 year-old charged
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor A Greene County teenager was hospitalized and a 73-year-old man jailed over the weekend after a shooting at a gathering of teenagers. Tristin Walley, 19, of Sand Hill, was transported to Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg after being shot in the abdomen around midnight Saturday at a party at 19…
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