Area News
Jeff Byrd seeking 5th term as J.C. Judge
Special to the Herald Four-term Justice Court Judge Jeff Byrd has announced his bid for re-election in Post 1. Byrd, who began serving his fellow Greene Countians on the court in 2002, says he is thankful for the opportunity to have served four terms on the bench and would appreciate voters’ continued support. A formal…
Read MoreDanny Smith announces bid for Dist. 3 Supervisor
Special to the Herald Wayburn Daniel “Danny” Smith, Jr. has announced his candidacy for Greene County District 3 Supervisor. Smith is a lifelong resident, father and grandfather with over 30 years experience in construction and experience in road and bridge work. With community support, Smith is confident he can work to make the community and…
Read MoreTwo arrested, third suspect sought in fuel heist at Dist. 4 barn over weekend
From Staff Reports Two area residents are in jail and a third is being sought in connection with the burglary of a county road district barn over the weekend. According to Greene County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Brad Warrick, Joseph Adam Williford, 28, of Old Federal Road, McLain, Cortnee Jewel Parker, 28, of Merrill Cutoff Road,…
Read MoreOperator of ambulance service, local paramedic named in lawsuits
Documents show five women allege they were sexually assaulted while being transported in ambulance By RUSSELL TURNER Herald Staff A Greene County paramedic and a company providing emergency medical response in the county are facing lawsuits from five separate women who claim they were sexually assaulted while being transported in an ambulance operated by the company.…
Read MoreGreene County man charged in connection to shooting in George Co.
From Staff Reports A Leakesville man is behind bars in Lucedale in connection to a shooting incident in the George County community of Central last Tuesday. Billy Joe Stewart, 32, of Papa Road, is in the George-Greene Regional Correctional Facility under a $10,000 commercial bond. He was arrested Thursday, Jan. 17, two days after he…
Read MoreAlabama bans smoking on public beach
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — The sugar-white sand in Gulf Shores is Alabama’s most popular half-mile stretch of public beachfront. This area also is undergoing $15 million in renovations and city officials want to keep it looking nice. So, in June, city officials adopted a wide-ranging list of regulations that included an Alabama first: The…
Read MoreWood pellet maker plans $200M investment in Mississippi
LUCEDALE (AP) — A company that makes wood pellets burned for fuel in overseas power plants is moving ahead with plans for a $140 million pellet mill and a $60 million ship-loading terminal on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Enviva LP spokeswoman Maria Moreno said Wednesday that the Maryland company signed agreements Monday with leaders in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Second victim from early morning blaze has died
From Staff Reports The two victims of a house fire early Thursday morning in the Neely Community have been identified as Johnny and Teresa Nelson, of Gautier. Greene County Coroner Ladd Pulliam confirmed the identities just before 4 p.m. Friday. Teresa Nelson, 65, was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire, which occurred at 1224 Neely-Avera Road just…
Read MoreFairley announces bid for Dist. 5 Supervisor
Special to the Herald Leaf resident Gary F. Fairley has qualified to seek the office of District Five Supervisor and announced he will seek the Republican nomination for the post in the upcoming Aug. 6, Republican Primary. The father of three is employed as a law enforcement officer with the Mississippi Department of Transportation, and…
Read MoreShannon Busby to run for Justice Court Judge – Post 2
Special to the Herald Longtime law enforcement officer Shannon Busby, of Mt. Pisgah, has announced his candidacy for the office of Justice Court Judge – Post 2. Busby has previously served Greene County residents as a sheriff’s deputy and is currently in his third term of office as a county constable. In announcing he will…
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