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Wanted convict nabbed in Greene Co. after chase – wife arrested too
Man wanted by George Co. and MDOC arrested locally after wrecking stolen truck From Staff Reports A Jackson County man wanted by the Mississippi Department of Corrections and officials in George County was captured in Greene County Monday after a day on the run from authorities. Levi Kade Nelson, 31, of Tearose Lane, Moss Point,…
Read MoreMan shot multiple times at McLain convenience store in apparent murder/suicide
From Staff Reports The McLain Police Department and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations are saying a shooting incident that left two dead in McLain last week was an apparent murder-suicide. The incident started at McLain Express convenience store during the mid-morning hours last Thursday. McLain Police Chief Donald Crager said he received a call from 911…
Read MoreJames Radcliff to seek Dist. 1 Supervisor post
Special to the Herald Local businessman James Radcliff is seeking the support of voters in District 1 as he begins his campaign to be their next representative on the Greene County Board of Supervisors. In announcing his candidacy for the post last week, Radcliff said he made the decision to seek public office because it…
Read MoreEfird Eubanks running for Dist. 3 Supervisor
Special to the Herald Efird Eubanks, of Sand Hill, has announced he is seeking the office of Supervisor – Dist. Three. Eubanks qualified and is running on the Democratic ticket in the race. He said a formal announcement will follow at a later date. Paid political announcement by Efird Eubanks – Candidate.
Read MoreLarry Byrd announces bid for sheriff
Special to the Herald I, Larry Byrd, am announcing my intent to run for Sheriff of Greene County. I am a lifelong resident of Greene County, and I reside in Neely with my wife, Vickie. Together we have raised four children who have given us eight beautiful grandchildren. Greene County is our home and we…
Read MoreProposed jail a hot topic at BOS meeting
By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff The Greene County Board of Supervisors’ regular monthly meeting Monday morning featured a bit of good news for the county and a tough public inquiry. Circuit Clerk Cecelia Bounds addressed the county leaders concerning a grant made available to the election commission that will allow for the purchase of much-needed equipment…
Read MoreThe Chickasawhay Celtics, bringing the past to life with music
By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff The Greene County Museum and halls of the county courthouse were filled with the hypnotizing sounds of the dulcimer last week as the Chickasawhay Celtics gathered for a time of fellowship through music. The group of Greene Countians gets together once a month at the Greene County Museum to practice,…
Read MoreBallots set for primaries as qualifying deadline passes
From Staff Reports The deadline to qualify as a candidate in the 2019 General Election cycle came and went last Friday, putting aside all previous questions about who would or would not run and setting the ballots for the August party primaries. In Greene County, 38 candidates qualified to seek 15 elected positions, including seats…
Read MoreHultz claims county’s DYW title
From Staff Reports With six of Greene County’s best and brightest putting their talents on display in Leakesville Saturday night, Madison LeeAnn Hultz outshined the field. Hultz, a resident of the Winborn Chapel Community and a junior at George County High School in Lucedale, outpaced the five other contestants gathered at the Leakesville Jr. High…
Read MoreEscaped inmate from Greene County Jail captured in Alabama
From Staff Reports A state inmate that escaped from the Greene County Jail early Saturday has been captured. Billy Takoda Hinton, 22, who escaped from the Greene Co. Jail between sometime between 2:30 and 5 a.m. Saturday, was captured in Baldwin County, Ala. around mid-day Sunday. Details were limited, but according to Chief Deputy Brad Warrick,…
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