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From Staff Reports The staffing shortage at South Mississippi Correctional Institution has forced the Mississippi Department of Corrections to place a large portion of the state prison on lock down. Corrections officials announced the lockdown in a press release issued late Friday afternoon. The statement from MDOC said the decision would cause visitation and other privileges to…

Updated 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019   From Staff Reports MDOT has just changed course and decided NOT TO CLOSE the Chickasawhay River Bridge on Miss. 42 at this time. The Herald was notified of the decision when inquiring about a projected time line for repairs after the 11 a.m. announcement. According to an…

Special to the Herald In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Singing River Electric joined other Mississippi electric cooperatives including Cooperative Energy, Dixie Electric, Coast Electric and Yazoo Valley Electric to participate in Mississippi Electric Cooperatives’ Days of Service, where co-op employees volunteered in the communities they served. King once stated, “Life’s most persistent and…

Special to the Herald A noted historian, author and educator will be the featured speaker at a Black Tie Gala being hosted by the Greene County Civil Rights Alliance next month. The event, which will carry the theme of “The Struggle is Real, but the Legacy Continues…” is set for Saturday, Feb. 23 at Leakesville…

Special to the Herald Longserving Greene County Sheriff Stanley McLeod is asking voters for their continued support as he seeks another term as the county’s top law enforcement officer. McLeod has announced his candidacy and qualified for re-election. A formal announcement will come at a later time.       Paid announcement by Stanley McLeod,…

Special to the Herald Local business owner Ryan Longmire, a Neely resident will be running for Justice Court Judge – Post 2. Ryan has the legal educational background and experience that ensures his qualification to serve as Justice Court Judge. Ryan received his undergraduate degree from William Carey University, Juris Doctorate from Loyola College of…

Project is one of 163 announced by MDOT statewide From Staff and AP Reports State transportation commissioners have approved 163 projects to repair or replace crumbling roads and bridges, including one project near Sand Hill for roughly $1.5-million. Commissioners voted Tuesday, months after lawmakers met in special session and authorized the state to issue $250…

The Store remains open despite severe damage By ANNETTE HARVISON Herald Staff A popular convenience store and diner sustained heavy damage Thursday morning after a truck crashed through the front wall before daylight. Timmy Leon Tanner, 38, of Boykin Creek Road, Richton, was traveling south on Indian Hill Road when he failed to stop at…