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Presidents’ Day
Happy Presidents’ Day! Today we celebrate all the leaders, past and present, of the United States of America. George Washington served as the first President of the United State after the Revolutionary War with Great Britain. The colonies had declared their freedom from the British monarchy. But with this newfound freedom, something had to guarantee…
Read MoreSenate passes $1,000 teacher raise, seeks to pay as bonus
By JEFF AMY, Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s state senators on Wednesday voted to advance a plan that would raise public school teacher salaries by $500 a year over two years, for a total of $1,000. The unanimous vote on Senate Bill 2770 came despite continued questions about whether the state could afford more.…
Read MoreHolder seeking third term in county tax office
Special to the Herald Mark Holder has announced he is seeking re-election and asking for the support of his fellow Greene Countians as he looks to continue serving them as Greene County Tax Assessor / Collector for a third term in office. In making his announcement, Holder said he is proud of the advances made…
Read MoreLadies Variety Club introduces DYW participants
Annual scholarship program set for March 2 in Leakesville By SHELLEY MITCHELL Special to the Herald The Ladies Variety Club invites everyone to join the “Safari Adventure” Saturday, March 2, as Greene County’s next Distinguished Young Woman is selected. The program, which is set to get underway at 7 p.m. in the Leakesville Junior High Gymnasium, will…
Read MoreLocal man sentenced to 40 years for sex crimes against granddaughters
Former county resident admits to sexual battery of granddaughters By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Editor A former Greene County resident will likely spend the remainder of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to sexual battery of his granddaughter. Roger Lynn Holliman, Sr., 62, of 2000 E. Central Hill, Lucedale, pled guilty in Greene County Circuit…
Read MoreJob Fair
Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc. will hold a Job Fair for Greene, Wayne and Clarke counties, Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Union Greene Head Start Center, located at 37765 Highway 63 N, Richton (Sand Hill). Job opportunities available are teachers, teacher assistants, substitutes and caregivers. All interested applicants…
Read MoreLadd Pulliam seeking another term as coroner
Special to the Herald Incumbent Ladd Pulliam is asking for voters’ support as he seeks re-election as Greene County Coroner. Pulliam, who is in his second term in office, says he is proud of the work performed through his office and looks forward to continuing to serve his friends and neighbors for another four years.…
Read MoreHerald starts new feature, ‘Now We’re Cooking…’, spotlighting local cooks
Now We’re Cooking … A real Jewel in the kitchen Known for catering and her scrumptous wine cake, Jewel West’s cooking is the stuff of which legends are made Editor’s Note: To follow is the first installment of a regular series that will spotlight local residents known for their prowess in the kitchen. “Now…
Read MoreTown of Leakesville Municipal Court begins new amnesty program
Program allows defendants wanted for old fines, failure to appear a chance to settle without fear of arrest From Staff Reports The Town of Leakesville is offering a new amnesty program to misdemeanor offenders with certain outstanding warrants. The Leakesville Municipal Court will run an amnesty program from Friday, Feb. 1 through Tuesday, April 30.…
Read MoreMother speaks out concerning special needs child that walked away unattended from school campus
Inquiry ongoing after 4-year-old found walking along highway roughly 1 mile from school From Staff Reports The mother of a 4-year-old special needs student that walked off his school campus last week is speaking out in support of school officials and how they handled the situation. Katie Aricer, of Leakesville, acknowledged Wednesday in a social media…
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