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Person hit by train in McLain
From Staff Reports Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in McLain this morning in an accident involving a freight train. Jessica Freeman, a 38-year-old female, was killed mid-morning after being struck by a train while walking along the tracks inside the town limits of McLain. Details are limited but reports are the train operators attempted…
Read MoreWreck claims lives of two Greene County men
From Staff Reports Sheriff Stanley McLeod said his office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday afternoon on Old Avera Road. A small SUV struck the rear end of a debris removal truck working along Old Avera Road around 1 p.m., McLeod said. Father and son, Waylon Strickland and Lamar Strickland died at the…
Read MoreRack ’em up… Billiard hall much more than just fun and games for local couple
By BRAD CROWE – Herald Staff Exciting changes are underway at GC Pawn and Billiards in Leakesville, where new owners T.J. Dueitt and Jenah Holland are working to create new ways to entertain guests of all ages in a family-friendly environment. After learning the business was at risk of having its doors closed for good due…
Read MoreMunicipal election results… West wins Leakesville mayor post, Simpson ousted in State Line
Incumbents fare well in alderman races From Staff Reports Voters in McLain, Leakesville and State Line went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their new elected officials. In the Town of Leakesville, unofficial results show David A. West narrowly defeated Arrixie Garretson Sproul in the race for mayor. West claimed 180 votes, compared to…
Read MoreDoris Holder makes case to Leakesville voters for support in aldermen’s election
Special to the Herald Hello. I’d like to introduce myself for those that don’t know me. I’m Doris Holder, and I’m asking for your support in the upcoming municipal elections in the Town of Leakesville where I am running for a seat on the board of aldermen. Let me tell you a little bit about…
Read MoreChristine Holloway pledges fair and honest leadership if elected to Leakesville Board of Aldermen
Special to the Herald I, Christine Holloway, as a candidate for Alderman, am running on a diverse platform that collectively fosters safe and positive relationships between local leadership and the community. I am focused on bringing a vibrant business community that can both service and offer job opportunities to the local people of Leakesville. My…
Read MoreHelp sought in locating local fugitive
From Staff Reports Local officials are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple criminal charges who escaped from the custody of deputies last week. Daniel B. Nicholson, 25, of Leakesville, has been on the run from authorities since last Wednesday. According to reports, county deputies went to a family residence…
Read MoreKaren Miller Smith announces bid for re-election as alderman
Special to the Herald To the citizens of The Town of Leakesville, I, Karen Miller Smith, would like to take this opportunity to formally announce my candidacy for re-election of Board of Alderman. First of all, I would like to thank you, the citizens, for allowing me to serve you for the past sixteen years,…
Read MoreThomas Lundy makes formal announcement for alderman
Special to the Herald Hello, my name is Thomas Lundy and I am asking for your vote and support as I seek to represent you on the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Leakesville. I am retired after working from 1970-1999 at Ingalls Shipbuilding as First Class Shipfitter where I was involved in all…
Read MoreMississippi justices toss voter-backed marijuana initiative
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS – Associated Press JACKSON (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday overturned a medical marijuana initiative that voters approved last fall. Six justices ruled that the medical marijuana initiative is void because the state’s initiative process is outdated. Three justices dissented. Mississippi voters in November approved Initiative 65, which required…
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