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GCSD partners with WCU and other public school districts on “Grow Your Own”
The Greene County School District has joined a “Grow Your Own” partnership with William Carey University and seven other public school districts to help fight Mississippi’s critical teacher shortage through. “Grow Your Own” is a program to aid K-12 public school districts to select students for a fast-track program at William Carey that will enable…
Read MoreMore COVID-19 Testing Planned at South Mississippi Correctional Institution
From Staff Reports In an abundance of caution as Coronavirus cases go up nationwide, the Mississippi Department of Corrections is ramping up COVID-19 testing, calling in the Mississippi State Department of Health after 17 inmates tested positive the last two weeks at South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville. MDOC and MSDH will conduct double testing,…
Read MoreUPDATED – Bidders sought for the Town of Leakesville Debris Removal and Debris Removal Monitoring contracts related to Hurricane Zeta recovery
The Bid Submission Deadline has been extended to November 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. For additional information see the addendum (pdf file) and the original public notices on the matter. Full packages for interested contractors are available at Town Hall. Please contact the Town Clerk at 601-394-2383 if you have any questions or need additional…
Read MoreBusby wins justice court race, locals back Trump and medical marijuana, but not flag
From Staff Reports Greene County voters turned out in impressive order on Tuesday to cast their ballots for their pick for president as well as a host of other offices and issues. In the one local race that was contested, current Justice Court Judge Shannon Busby retained his position representing Post 2. Unofficial results Tuesday…
Read MoreELECTION UPDATE – Precincts ready to go for Tuesday
Despite damage and power outings related to Hurricane Zeta, voters in Greene County can expect to be able to vote at their assigned precincts without problems on Tuesday. Greene County Circuit Clerk Cecelia Bounds said Monday that all precincts are ready to go for the Nov. 3 General Election. Electrical service was a main concern…
Read MoreEscapees from Wayne County jail back in custody
Billy Takoda Hinton Jonathan Kane Brown By Paul Keane Special to the Herald The two inmates who beat a guard and escaped from the Wayne County Adult Detention Center — and two people accused of assisting them while they eluded officials — are all back in jail. Jonathan Kane Brown, of County Road 218…
Read MoreZeta slams Greene County toppling trees and damaging homes
Fast-moving hurricane deals direct blow, causing damage comparable to Katrina in parts of county From Staff Reports Clean-up and damage assessment efforts are continuing as Greene County recovers from a direct hit from Hurricane Zeta late last week. County crews and emergency response…
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By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced last week the members of the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council and two Greene County High School students are included. Greene County High School senior Devon McClelland and junior Taylor Garretson will serve on the Student Advisory Council for the 2020-21 school year,…
Read MoreWaxing poetic…. The story of a legendary story teller
By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff People often say they want to collect the stories of their elders to pass down along the generations. Just recently, I shared a story of a family that turned collective stories into a book. There’s a lady in Leakesville who is full of stories from the past, having known many…
Read MoreMan convicted in Greene County of sexual abuse of children has died in a Mississippi prison
From Staff Reports A former Greene County resident convicted of sexual battery of his granddaughter in 2019 has died in a Mississippi prison. Roger Lynn Holliman, Sr., 64, died Tuesday at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County. Corrections officers attempted to revive Holliman after he was found unresponsive in his single cell during a…
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