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Leakesville man jailed after crashing through fast-food restaurant. More info at
Man jailed after crashing through Leakesville restaurant early Wednesday By Editor | August 28, 2024 | 0 From Staff Reports A Leakesville man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly crashing a vehicle through Ward’s fast-food restaurant at the intersection of Main Street and Martin...
Join us in Green Park, this Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10 AM for FREE Back to School Supplies WHILE THEY LAST! This is for school-age children, and CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE SUPPLIES.
These supplies have been donated by local businesses and churches. For information contact Main Street Leakesville Organization - MSLO Events Chair Jarma Farmer at (601) 394-7654, or Allison D***s
Mississippi Public Service Commissioners Warn Utility Customers of Public Service Commission Employee Impostor Scam
JACKSON, MS (July 26, 2024) – The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in our state. A caller is impersonating a Public Service Commission employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account.
On Thursday afternoon, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) received a phone call from a citizen who requested to speak with a non-existent MPSC employee. The citizen reported that this person had called her and represented himself to be a member of MPSC staff, including providing a phony badge number. The scammer alleged that a utility company had made a billing mistake, and the customer was due a refund. Under the auspices of facilitating a refund of the over-billed amount, the scammer obtained the customer’s bank account information. Immediately after receiving this information, the Commission advised the citizen to report this fraud to her bank, and to contact the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office to file a report.
DO NOT PROVIDE YOUR BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION! This is a SCAM! The Public Service Commission will never ask for your bank account number.
If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact your utility company directly to verify any account information.
Protect yourself and your personal information. NEVER give out personal information over the phone. Stay vigilant and report any similar suspicious activity to the Commission and to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office.
TRANSPARENCY MATTERS.....
MPA issues statement on pre-trial motion in Lafayette Circuit Court
JACKSON, Miss.—The state’s newspaper media association is opposed to a pretrial motion in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County that would seal the case files of an upcoming capital murder trial.
Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. is accused in the 2022 death of Jimmy “Jay” Lee. The defense team and the prosecution jointly filed the motion to seal the case. Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther is expected to rule on the motion Thursday.
Leadership of the Mississippi Press Association objected to the sealing of pretrial records.
“Transparency in court proceedings is incredibly important to our system of justice, particularly in cases such as this,” said MPA President George R. Turner, publisher of The Greene County Herald and The Richton Dispatch. “When considering the guilt or innocence of citizens, we ask that the court proceed very carefully and ultimately err on the side of openness. Our system of justice calls for speedy, and open, trials.”
“We urge Judge Luther to heed calls to not seal these case records,” said MPA Executive Director Layne Bruce. “Prosecution teams work on behalf of the interests of the state, and for that reason, they should be open and accountable to citizens.”
As one of Mississippi’s oldest trade or professional associations, MPA represents over 100 newspaper and digital media organizations in the state.
Assault, armed robbery and shooting into a dwelling lead to warrants being issued for 2 McLain residents. Details at www.greenecountyheraldonline.com.
Lady Wildcats eliminated in extra innings classic. Purvis advances with 8-5 win
Purvis takes Gm1 4-1. Lady Wildcats will look to even best-of-three series tomorrow at home. First pitch set for 6pm.
ARREST MADE: An Ellisville man, wanted in connection to several burglaries in at least one South Mississippi county, is in custody in Greene County after an alleged series of vehicle thefts and burglaries here and in George County.
Johnathan Lukas McDonald, 26, of Ellisville, is being charged with grand larceny, but other charges could follow, according to officers working the case.
McDonald is accused of stealing a truck in George County and driving to Greene County, where he allegedly burglarized several other vehicles parked at residences. The stolen pickup was discovered near Leakesville Tuesday and another vehicle reported stolen nearby. Authorities say both vehicles, and several items reported stolen from other vehicles, have been recovered.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department had an active warrant for his arrest prior to the crimes committed locally on Tuesday. According to the sheriff’s department there, McDonald has outstanding warrants for burglary and grand larceny related to several burglaries that occurred on the weekend of April 26-27.
More details to follow.
Sumrall proves too much for Wildcats at home, but GCHS baseball will look to even series tonight in the friendly confines of Scott Bray Field. Come out and support our Wildcats. First pitch is set for 6 pm.
Lady Wildcats claw their way to 4-1 win to sweep Northeast Jones and advance to Round 3 next week. Shanna Johnson with two RBIs, while Kambrie Lawrence and Erin Meadows drive in one run each. Addie Tungett goes the distance for the win. Freshman gives up 4H and 1 ER with 6 Ks.
LADY WILDCATS EARN BIG WIN AT NE JONES..... GCHS will look to close out best-of-three series TONIGHT on High School Road. Details at ....
Lady Wildcats earn big road win at NEJ, look to win second round series on Friday as they host game two By Editor | April 26, 2024 | 0 PROTECTED CONTENT If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your p...
SUBSCRIBERS.... SEE THE FULL STORY at https://www.greenecountyheraldonline.com/2024/04/26/lady-wildcats-earn-big-road-win-at-nej-look-to-win-second-round-series-on-friday-as-they-host-game-two/
Lady Wildcats earn huge road win at NE Jones to take a 1-0 lead in their second round playoff series. Erin Meadows with a huge night at plate for GCHS with a 3-run HR and all four of the Lady Cats’ RBIs.
Freshman pitcher Addie Tungett was phenomenal. She topped 100 Ks on the year early in the game and finished with 14 for the game and only one hit allowed.
Peach Garrett gave GCHS a big insurance run in the top of the 7th, tagging up on a Meadows sac fly and beating the throw at the plate.
Game 2 is tomorrow at home.
Greene County Wildcats beat Lawrence Co 3-1 to complete sweep of first round series and advance to Rd2 next week. Jr Landon Green pitched complete game gem, striking out 6 and allowing no earned runs.
Wildcats win! Greene Co Baseball holds off late rally by Lawrence Co to earn 10-7 Gm 1 win at Monticello. Game 2 set for 6 Saturday at Scott Bray Field. Senior Peyton Errington is shown here scoring for the Cats.
Lady Wildcats cruise to 15-0 win over Raymond in Gm 1 of First Round Playoff series. Shanna Johnson, shown here connecting for a big hit, had two hits and 5 RBIs in the 3-inning win. Addie Tungett struck out all 9 hitters she faced. Gm 2 @ Raymond tomorrow.
RICHTON FRONT STREET ready for a big day this Saturday..... https://www.richtondispatch.com/2024/04/11/richton-ready-for-this-weekends-food-on-front-festival/
After consultation with Emergency Management officials it appears the timing of tomorrow's weather will not permit the safe operation of buses or school. Therefore, all Greene County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10th. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Thursday, April 11th. Stay weather alert tomorrow and be safe.
LOCAL RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT FROM BEAT 3 WATER ASSOCIATION...Subscribers, see details at https://www.greenecountyheraldonline.com/2024/03/27/former-rural-water-assoc-clerk-jailed-on-embezzlement-charge-in-greene-county/
LOCAL RESIDENTS JAILED IN PERRY COUNTY ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES AFTER POLICE CONFISCATE 4 POUNDS OF METHAMPHETAMINE..... subscribers, see full details at
Two area residents in jail in Perry County after police find over 4 pounds of m**h By Editor | March 12, 2024 | 0 PROTECTED CONTENT If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Username and...
If you missed the activities in Knobtown on Saturday you missed out. Here are some of the images from the annual Black History Parade.
Photos IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE PHOTOS, PLEASE CONTACT US! PHONE: 601-394-5070 EMAIL: [email protected] Halloween Fun 2016 2017 SuperHero 5 K GCHS Class of 2017 Class Night GCHS Class of 2017 Senior Breakfast GCHS Class of 2017 Commencement Homecoming Parade 2017 GCHS Homecoming P...
Justice Department finds problems with violence, gangs and poor conditions in 3 Mississippi prisons – INCLUDING LEAKESVILLE’S S.M.C.I.
Details at
Justice Department finds problems with violence, gangs and poor conditions in 3 Mississippi prisons – INCLUDING LEAKESVILLE’S S.M.C.I. By Editor | February 28, 2024 | 0 By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS – Associated Press JACKSON (AP) — Gangs, violence and sexual assaults are a problem in three Missis...
Chavers sentenced to serve at least 20 years for deadly ATV crash in 2020 February 21, 2024 Latest E-Edition Area News Chavers sentenced to serve at least 20 years for deadly ATV crash in 2020 February 21, 2024 Grandfather of man accused of running over Greene Co. deputy found deceased early Friday....
UPDATED: Chavers sentenced to serve at least 20 years for deadly ATV crash in 2020... subscribers, see details at
Chavers sentenced to serve at least 20 years for deadly ATV crash in 2020 February 21, 2024 Latest E-Edition Area News Chavers sentenced to serve at least 20 years for deadly ATV crash in 2020 February 21, 2024 Grandfather of man accused of running over Greene Co. deputy found deceased early Friday....
The GCHS Wildcats won a thriller over Moss Point on Thursday in Poplarville to advance to tonight's Reg. 8-4A Championship Game. The Cats trailed by six with 19 seconds remaining, but got two 3-pointers, including a buzzer-beater by Jase Mathews to push the game to overtime. Details at
Wild finish sends Cats to tourney championship game By Editor | February 9, 2024 | 0 Greene County junior guard Tylan Blackston is shown putting up a 3-point shot against Moss Point in the two teams’ first meeting of the season back in December. Blackston hit a big 3-pointer late in the game again...
BREAKING NEWS - Grandfather of man accused of running over Greene Co. deputy found deceased early Friday. Charges in case likely to be upgraded to murder. Subscribers.... see more information at https://www.greenecountyheraldonline.com/2024/02/02/grandfather-of-man-accused-of-running-over-greene-co-deputy-found-deceased-early-friday/.
Grandfather of man accused of running over Greene Co. deputy found deceased early Friday By Editor | February 2, 2024 | 0 PROTECTED CONTENT If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? User...
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE WILDCATS AND LADY CATS.... THIS FRIDAY vs Pass Christian!
https://www.greenecountyheraldonline.com/2024/01/10/gchs-basketball-to-host-pass-christian-on-friday-in-matchup-of-regions-top-teams/
UPDATED TO CORRECT TIME....
Local residents unable to attend funeral services for Katie Pipkins, the EMS worker killed by a drunk driver Dec 30, can do so Monday afternoon as her funeral procession comes through Leakesville.
The funeral for Katie is currently ongoing at Moments Funeral Home in Lucedale. Immediately after those services, a funeral procession will proceed to Leakesville Assembly of God, for burial in the church cemetery.
The exact time of the procession is not known, but is expected to be in Leakesville around 2:20 p.m. today for those wishing to stand along Main Street to honor her life and service to the community.
UPDATED: George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon has identified the deputy with the George County Sheriff’s Office who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier today.
According to a press release from Mixon, Deputy Jeremy Malone was killed while involved in a traffic stop on Hwy. 98 near the intersection of Brushy Creek Road.
Mixon did not immediately identify the suspect, who was reportedly killed after leading law eenforcement on a long chase into Perry County on US 98
Mixon said the information he had indicated the suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement as the pursuit ended.
This incident is being investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
Mixon asks that community members keep Deputy Malone’s family, as well as the George County Sheriff’s Office in their thoughts and prayers.
Multiple sources are reporting that the suspect in a fatal shooting of a sheriff’s deputy in George County has also died. No identiies have been CONFIRMED by authorities.
A high speed chase involving the suspect and multiple law enforcement agencies began in George County and eventually ended on US 98 at Beaumont.
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