PICKENS MISS. INTRODUCES SOCCER TO HOLMES COUNTY
The kids enjoyed an evening of learning the fundamentals of the game of soccer. Participants were divided into groups and ran while being timed. MSA staff and Holmes Community College Women’s Soccer team were in attendance to assist with the event. Pictured: Alderman Kenji Tucker, Alderwoman Delorine Edwards, The Holmes Community College Soccer Team, a…
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2025 Holmes County Central High School Jaguars. Front row, l-r: Terrell Johnson, Davarious Johnson, Jar’tavious Smart, Gavin Howard, Jullius Mathis, La’terrian Buchanan, Jaiden Tucker, Rashad Campbell, Kendarius Greer, Martavious Brown, Terrance Anderson, Olandis Kirklin, Jabari Lawrence, Tristen Haymer, Dredarius Randle, Jaiden Cowan, Milagro Greer. Second row: Guice, Caden Black, Keyshawn Wright, Alfredo Randle, Dontarrio Banks,…
Read MoreHOLMES CC ANNOUNCES GOODMAN CAMPUS HOMECOMING COURT
Pictured are Goodman Campus members of the 2025 Homecoming Court. They are (left to right) Freshman Maid Tearshanae “Tea” Mallett, Sophomore Maid Harley Grace Rayburn, Homecoming Queen Chasity Delaya Washington, Sophomore Maid Lillie Kate Jones, Freshman Maid Tassianna Calloway and Student Body Maid Hannah Stanley. Holmes Community College announced the members of its 2025 Goodman…
Read MoreIRVIN SPEAKS AT ROTARY
Rotarian Lydia Parrish and Dr. Lurlene Irvin The Holmes County Rotary recently hosted Dr. Lurlene Irvin, an economist and economic development consultant for the Holmes County Board of Supervisors, for a special presentation on the future of the county’s growth. Dr. Irvin shared a SWOT analysis with members and guests, walking through the county’s strengths,…
Read MoreCHCS HOMECOMING COURT
Central Holmes Christian School announced its 2025 Homecoming Court. Front row, l-r: Judd Cockrell, Stella Boyette, Elaina Abel, Logan Lopez. Second row: Emma Steen, Heidi Hudson, Shelby Sheppard, Jaylen McBride, Ellie Lloyd, Landry Lawshe. Back row: Allie Rae McBride, Mary Hayden Hathcock, Lillian Brannon, Nora Grace Grubbs, Mia Brannon, Zoey Jones, Hallie Fancher. Jason Hester,…
Read MoreCHARLOTTE GALE ARNOLD SHARP
Charlotte Gale Arnold Sharp (formerly Charlotte Gale Sheppeard), age 70, loving mother of two, and adoring wife to husband Jeff Sharp, passed away in the early hours of September 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Gale was born in 1955 to Willie Fred Arnold and Clara Wardine Arnold of Doddsvile, MS (Roundaway).…
Read More2025 CHCS JV FOOTBALL TEAM
Central Holmes Christian School Jr. Varsity Football Team. Front row, l-r: Weston Clark, Houston Cain, Tony Bogan, Conner Williamson, Chance Langford, Carter Cain, John Hoover, Brice Robinson, BB Langford. Back row: Drew Durff, JT Lepard, Pierce Thomas, Jack Aguilar, Hayson McNeer, Price Chunn, Jacob Turner, Head Coach Eddie Jones. Not pictured: Assistant Coaches, Blake Jones,…
Read MoreA SANCTUARY IN GOODMAN: THE MAGIC OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
By Chelsey George For nearly a year, I lived in Goodman Mississippi without ever stepping foot inside the little brick building on Main Street. I’d drive past it, see the sign out front with some message about story time or a craft night, and think nothing of it. Downtown Goodman isn’t flashy. There’s a post…
Read MoreSHIRLEY L. PLUNKETT SANFORD
Shirley L. Plunkett Sanford of Saltillo, departed her 89 years earthly pilgrimage and met her Creator from NMMC on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. A humble, kind, loving and encouraging lady, Shirley was born on Feb. 17, l936 in Holmes County (Tchula), Ms. to the late Earl Plunkett and Leedie Edwards Plunkett. She spent her growing…
Read MoreDORISTEEN WASHINGTON
She’s Gone But Not Forgotten The Lord is my sheperd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 23 Psalms Doristeen Washington, born on September 24, 1958,…
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