HCCHS 5A DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
Front row (l-r): Romeo Heffner, Jenard Hall, William Dean, Kendarious Greer, Devonte Simpson, Jayden Jefferson. Back row: Coach Charles Moore, Cemahja Turner, Caden Benson, Debrosia Kimbrough, Christopher Coats, Lamarian Crawford, Dradarius Randle, Clydarious Parks, Kevon Hoggan, Damarian Harris, Gary Brown, Julius Mathis, Patrick Jones, Head Coach DeAngelo Priar, Assistant Coach Kendrick Hodges. Both the Jaguars…
Read MoreTROJANS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS
Front row (l-r): Malek Hogan, Head Coach Wayne Hudson, Assistant Coach Joseph Stewart. Back row: Larry Boyd, John Franklin Johnson, Messiah Cornelius, Carter Cain, Wilkes Rutledge, Preston Carnathan, Malachi Hogan, Kelton Kinsey, Mark Grayson Cain, Cooper Logan, Conley Bryant, Antonious Bogan, Jacob Turner.
Read MoreDIVISION 1, 2A NORTH STATE CHAMPIONS
HEADED TO STATE Pictured, l-r: Coach Joseph Stewart, Jacob Turner, Conley Bryant, Antonius Bogan, Messiah Cornelius, John Franklin Johnson, Kelton Kinsey, Malachi Hogan, Preston Carnathan, Wilkes Rutledge, Mark Grayson Cain, Cooper Logan, Carter Cain, Malek Hogan, Larry Boyd, Coach Wayne Hudson.
Read MoreDIVISION 1, 2A NORTH STATE CHAMPIONS
HEADED TO STATE Pictured, front row, l-r: Ellie Lloyd, Heidi Hudson, Khloe Harrell. Back row: Statistician Denson Edwards, Coach Nikki Edwards, Ava Grace Horne, Makenzie Bishop, Joshi Land, Lydia Killebrew, Mary Hayden Hathcock, Emma Steen, Zoey Jones, Allie Rae McBride, Hallie Fancher, Ally Kyzar, Emory Gulledge, Assistant Coach Emily Hathcock, Assistant Coach Joseph Stewart, Statistician…
Read MoreMVSU HOLMES COUNTY PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Mississippi Valley State University Holmes County Chapter awarded their 2025-2026 Scholarship recipient, Kayla Forrest with $1000 after completion of her first semester with a GPA of 3.60. Kayla is a Freshman majoring in Social Work. Pictured l-r: Pluma Gibson, Margaret Tate, Lashaun Forrest, Leroy Riley, Kayla Forrest, China Bogan, Clemetene Cooper and Verlinda Alexander.
Read MoreARTHUR EUGENE (GENE) AUSTIN
Arthur Eugene (Gene) Austin March 27, 1939 – January 12, 2026 Arthur Eugene (Gene) Austin, age 86, of Lexington, Mississippi, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 12, 2026. Gene was born on March 27, 1939, in Savannah, Tennessee, to Hershel and Louise Austin. He graduated from Central High School in…
Read MoreBYRON BAINE SHARPE, JR.
With deep love and enduring gratitude for his life, the family of Byron Baine Sharpe Jr. announces his passing on January 5th, 2026. A devoted husband, steadfast father, and cherished patriarch, Byron lived a life grounded in faith, humility, and grace. He loved God wholeheartedly, and his walk with the Lord guided the way he…
Read MoreDEMOND MAYFIELD
Demond Mayfield, age 47, was born October 9, 1978, and passed away January 2, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and leader whose life was marked by service, discipline, and unwavering commitment to others. Demond was a graduate of Jacob J. McClain High School and Alcorn State University. He dedicated his professional…
Read MoreMAYOR WASHINGTON SPEAKS AT LEXINGTON ROTARY
Mayor Washington was the featured speaker at the Lexington Rotary meeting. He spoke about his education and service, his vision an goals for the City of Lexington, and different roadblocks, as well as ways to accomplish those goals. After the speech, the mayor engaged in an question and answer session with Rotary members about ways…
Read MoreMARY ANNICE MCCRORY
Mary Annice McCrory, 92, of Kosciusko, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Holmes County Long Term Care Center in Durant, Mississippi. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services followed the visitation at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Jordan Funeral…
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