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Ordinances expected to dominate agenda at next meeting of Leakesville Board of Aldermen
Next meeting set for Tuesday, April 2 at 2 p.m. From Staff Reports Objections to a set of new ordiances and changes to current ones are expected to dominate the next meeting of the Town of Leakesville Board of Aldermen set for next week. The new ordinacnes were published in the Herald last week as…
Read MoreLocal students excel at Miss. Jr. Beta Convention
Sand Hill School wins group talent, LJHS student elected state V.P., plus many more awards and honors By Annette Harvison Herald Staff Greene County School District Junior Beta teams represented their schools and the county well at the state Junior Beta convention held last week in Biloxi. Leakesville Junior High School and Sand Hill School…
Read MoreTown of L’ville issues new ordinances and amendments covering a variety of topics
By Annette Harvison Herald Staff Officials with the Town of Leakesville have introduced two new town ordinances and amendments to two existing town ordinances that address issues ranging from historic buildings to residential driveways in the county seat. An amendment has been added to Ordinance 103, concerning historic buildings and structures. The amendment states that…
Read MoreLocal man sentenced to federal prison on meth charges
Bradley has long history of run-ins with law enforcement From Staff Reports A local man will spend the next nine years in a federal penitentiary for trafficking drugs. Mack Allen Bradley, 49, was sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge Halil Sul Ozerden to 108 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised…
Read MoreWalley hears the magical words on “American Idol”
You’re going to Hollywood … Musical State Line native earns ‘Golden Ticket’ on popular TV talent search By Annette Harvison Herald Staff Diamond Walley may not be a name in which a lot of Greene County residents are familiar. However, if the State Line native has his way, it could be a household name well…
Read MoreHicks pledges to be ‘approachable, honest and fair’ as Dist. 4 Supervisor
Special to the Herald Lifelong Brushy Creek resident Mark Hicks has announced his candidacy for Greene County District 4 Supervisor. In making his announcement, Hicks says he wants to be the voice for the services and progress the people of Dist. Four deserve. “I am accessible and approachable, honest and fair,” Hicks said. “I will…
Read MoreWest seeks Justice Court Judge seat
Special to the Herald Pleasant Hill resident Vince West has announced his candidacy for Justice Court Judge, Post Two. West is a lifelong resident of Greene County and has worked with the county for many years. He has experience with the local government and says he will work hard to serve fair justice and strive…
Read MoreWilliam Gammill makes announcement for Dist. 5 Supervisor
Special to the Herald As a qualified Republican candidate, William Gammill of the Leaf community, is seeking the support of the District 5 residents in helping to make Greene County great again. A formal announcement will come at later date. Paid political announcement by William Gammill – Candidate
Read MoreMaxie to make bid for Dist. 3 Supervisor
Special to the Herald Scott Maxie , of Sand Hill, has announced that he is seeking the office of Supervisor – Dist. Three. Scott has qualified and is running on the Republican ticket in the race. He will have a formal announcement to follow at a later date. Paid political announcement by Scott Maxie…
Read MoreGary Fairley issues formal announcement in bid for Dist. 5 Supervisor post
Special to the Herald I, Gary F. Fairley, recently announced my candidacy to run for District 5 Supervisor in the Republican Primary. Our family makes our home in the Leaf community where we run a cattle farm. I have been employed as a law enforcement officer with the Mississippi Department of Transportation for the past…
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