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GCHS clobbers Sumrall in region opener
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Any concerns over how the Greene County Wildcats would come out of the gate their region opener against Sumrall were answered pretty quickly last Friday as the Cats scored twice in the game’s opening moments on the way to an impressive third straight win. The Cats had been eyeing their…
Read MoreElton Clark makes case for Dist. 2 Supervisor
Special to the Herald I, Elton L. Clark, would like to be your Supervisor for Greene County Dist. 2. I am a lifetime resident of Greene County, having grown up in the Old Avera community. I graduated from State Line High School in 1982 (GO WARRIORS!), and after graduation I joined the United…
Read MoreSarah James makes formal pitch for Chancery Clerk post
Special to the Herald The citizens of Greene County are my friends, my colleagues, and my family. My husband, Clint James, and I live in the Vernal Community where we attend Vernal Presbyterian Church. Our children, Harper and Piper, both attend Greene County schools. For the last eight years, I have truly enjoyed serving you…
Read MoreMcLeod touts experience in re-election bid for Greene Co. Sheriff
Special to the Herald Dear Fellow Greene Countians: First, let me say that it has been a real honor and pleasure for me to serve as your Sheriff over these past several years. I am humbled by your confidence and trust in me and have worked hard to live up to the expectations you have…
Read MoreOrdinance restricts weight limit on McLain’s Shows St.
From Staff Reports Officials in the Town of McLain are enacting an ordinance to restrict the weight limit on Shows Street. The 3-2 vote by the town’s board of aldermen came after officials became concerned for the structural stability of the lift station on the street. Officials said the weight of logs trucks and other…
Read MoreCats explode for 50 points against Gautier
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor It’s amazing what a little success can do to turn things around. The GCHS Wildcats appeared to be on life support when they limped into Quitman two weeks ago, sitting at 0-3 with a host of key players injured and watching from the sidelines. But, the move of senior receiver…
Read MoreAllow me a moment to brag about our schools
My predecessor and friend, Mr. Richard Fleming, served a few years ago as the President of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents (MASS). In his address to the Superintendents across the state he encouraged each person to build upon their strengths in order to achieve more. He gave them all a simple quote that I…
Read MorePolice say boy, 14, burned home to ground and threatened school
Family members were inside home when blaze was set By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor A 14-year-old Greene County boy is in custody after being accused of setting his home ablaze last weekend while members of his family were inside asleep and for also making threats of violence against his school. The juvenile, who is from the…
Read MoreGreene County alums shine during MACJC football matchup at Decatur
From Staff Reports The talents of several former Greene County Wildcats were on full display Thursday night in Decatur as the Pearl River Wildcats traveled to take on East Central Community College in a big MACJC South Division matchup. The homestanding Warriors came out with a solid 35-0 win over PRCC, but former Cats on…
Read MoreBack on the winning trek … Wildcats defeat Quitman for first ‘w’ of the 2019 campaign
By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor Midway through the first half of Friday’s matchup at Quitman, the GCHS Wildcats looked like the same team that had struggled mightily over the past couple of weeks en route to an 0-3 start to the season. The Wildcat offense had squandered two early scoring opportunities with turnovers and the GCHS…
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