FANCHER AND BEVILL NAMED STAR STUDENT AND STAR TEACHER AT CENTRAL HOLMES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Hallie Fancher has been named STAR Student for the 2025-2026 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) M. B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Recognition (STAR) program. Established by the Mississippi Economic Council in 1965, the purpose of the STAR program is to recognize outstanding students and teachers in Mississippi through its…
Read MoreHC YOUTH RECOGNIZED AT 2026 DIXIE NATIONAL SALE
Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Hog. Exhibited by Cooper and John Hood, Holmes 4-H. STATE FAIRGROUNDS, Miss. – This year, 1,152 4-H and FFA members from across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, exhibiting 1,759 head of livestock. These students competed for the opportunity to participate in the 57th annual Sale…
Read MoreJAGUARS ARE RUNNER-UP STATE CHAMPIONS
Front row, l-r: Jayden Jefferson, Cemahja Turner, William Dean, Kendarious Greer, Debroski Kimbrough, Janard Hall, Devante Simpson. Back row: Damarian Harris, Gary Brown, Julius Mathis, Jerry Reese, Christopher Coats, Caden Benson, Kevon Hoggan, Demetri Archie, Lamarion Crawford, Dredarious Randle.
Read MoreLADY JAGUARS ARE RUNNER-UP STATE CHAMPIONS
Tremain Johnson, A’Jah Davis, Jakarra Bankhead, Madison Keith, Al’Thelmeka Giles, Morgan Jennings, Raina Heffner, Rh’Tasia Greer, Retha Greer, Koriyah Powell, Tekeyra Walton, Arkayja Roberts, Makayjah Williams, Julinda Scott, Rashayla Travis
Read MoreJAMIE ELIZABETH SAMPLE (EDWARDS)
Jamie Elizabeth Sample (Edwards), 67, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026 surrounded by her adoring family. Born on August 18, 1958 in Kosciusko, MS, Mrs. Sample lived a life defined by faith, family, education, music, and love for her community. On November 19, 1977, she married the love of her life, Samuel D. Sample,…
Read More2026 MAIS 2AA COACH OF THE YEAR
Coach Wayne Hudson has been named 2026 MAIS Class AA Division I Coach of the Year. Trojans Historic Championship Run Under Coach Wayne Hudson By Chuck Edwards After nearly three decades away from the sidelines, Coach Wayne Hudson returned to coaching in June 2025 at Central Holmes Christian School—the very place where his coaching journey…
Read MoreBELL ACCEPTED INTO UMMC DENTAL SCHOOL
In December, Breann Bell, the youngest Bell sibling, received her acceptance into Dental school at UMMC. She will begin in August of 2026. Bell is following in the footsteps of her father, the late Dr. Bobby Bell, her brother, Dr. Blake Bell, and her sister, Dr. Brooke Bell. Bell is the daughter of David and…
Read MoreCARNATHAN SIGNS WITH EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PLAY GOLF
Preston Carnathan, Golf Coach Chris Terry Carnathan has signed with East Mississippi Community College to play golf at the next level.
Read MoreHAYMER ELECTED COMMISSIONER OF THE MISSISSIPPI BAR
Erica S. Haymer of Lexington has been elected to a 3-year term on the Board of Commissioners, the governing body of The Mississippi Bar, representing District 22. Members of the Board include elected officers and representatives from each of Mississippi’s Circuit Court Districts. Haymer is a member of Bryant Clark Law, PLLC, where she maintains…
Read More4-H NETHERLAND AWARD
Jordan Brooks was awarded the Netherland Award in the 2026 Holmes County 4-H Livestock Show held Saturday, January 10 at the Holmes Community College Bulldog Ranch in Pickens. Pictured with Jordan is the Netherland family, l-r: J.T. Netherland, Emma Netherland, Joe Netherland, Jordan, Lindsey Netherland Killebrew, Brandon Killebrew, Reeves Killebrew, and Harper Killebrew.
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