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SUMMER CAMP STIPENDS HELP YOUTH DEVELOP LITERACY AND COOKING SKILLS
(Durant, MS) With support from anonymous donors to the Chalmers Archer, Jr. Memorial Fund, Migration Heritage Foundation (MHF) provided stipends to cover summer cooking camp expenses for Brylan Thomas and Aubrey Cobbins. The youth live in Carroll County, MS, but have ancestral roots and relatives in Holmes County. Brylan and Aubrey enjoyed a meal they…
Read MoreREADING FAIR WINNERS
Pictured, front row, l-r: Emma Nutt, Grace Russell, Ann Cooper Parrish, Poppy Stewart, Lucy Chunn, Shep Engle, Noah Carnathan, Luke Horne, Wes Durff, Chance Webster, Leah McClellan, Charlie Edwards, Ollie Mitchell, Emery Taylor, Holly McClellan, Harper Chunn. Kneeling: John Landon Hood. Back row: Eleanor McCool, Mary Ryan Cain, Beau McBride, John Stewart, Klausen Killebrew, Trae…
Read MoreHOLMES HOLDS SPRING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES MAY 14
Pictured, l-r: Goodman Campus Outstanding Phi Theta Kappan Lawson Nichols of Benton, Holmes President Dr. Jim Haffey and Grenada Campus Outstanding Phi Theta Kappan Lexi McClain of Vaiden. GOODMAN, Miss. — Holmes Community College held the 98th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 14 in Frank Branch Coliseum on the Goodman Campus, recognizing student achievement and…
Read MoreHCCHS LADY JAGUARS SIGN TO PLAY BASKETBALL
All-State Basketball Team Al’Thelmeka Giles was chosen to the All State Basketball Team. She also signed with East Mississippi Community College. A’Jah Davis was chosen to the All State Basketball Team. She signed with Coahoma Community College. Rh’Tasia Greer was chosen to the All State Basketball Team. She signed with East Mississippi Community College.
Read MoreHOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Meaghan Garnett Meaghan Garnett is the daughter of David and Tamika Garnett and has one sibling. Born and raised in Tchula, Mississippi, Meaghan was strongly influenced by the love and support of important family members, especially her aunt, grandmother, sister, and older cousins who helped shape her values and character. She is a hardworking and…
Read MoreMCBRIDE SIGNS WITH HCC LADY BULLDOGS
Sitting: Allie Rae McBride from Central Holmes Christian School. Standing, l-r: April McBride, Jonathan McBride, Coach Nikki Edwards.
Read MoreADMINISTRATION OFFICE RIBBON CUTTING
On May 7, 2026, the Holmes County Board of Supervisors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Holmes County Board of Supervisors Administration Office, along with the official naming of the building as the H.T. Bailey and J.R. Johnson Administrative Complex. This designation honors the legacy and service of the first two African American supervisors…
Read MoreHARRIS AND SIMPSON SIGN WITH HCC BULLDOGS
Seated: Damarian Harris from Holmes County Central High School. Back row: Assistant Coach Charles Moore, Head Basketball Coach DeAngelo Priar, Assistant Coach Eddie Williams. Seated: Devante Simpson from Holmes County Central High School. Back row: Assistant Coach Charles Moore, Head Basketball Coach DeAngelo Priar, Assistant Coach Eddie Williams.
Read MoreHOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE GOODMAN CAMPUS 49TH ANNUAL AWARDS & HONORS PROGRAM
The Holmes Community College Goodman Campus recently recognized outstanding student achievement during its annual awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in both academic and career-technical programs. The program opened with a welcome by Andy Wood, followed by an invocation delivered by Dr. Luke Jones. Faculty members presented academic awards to students who demonstrated exceptional achievement in their…
Read MoreTROJANS STATE GOLF CHAMPIONS
Pictured, l-r: Preston Carnathan, Wilkes Rutledge, Chance Langford, Wayland Fancher, Coach Terry, Tanner McAdams, Jon Langford, John Franklin Johnson. The Central Holmes Christian School Trojans just wrapped up their second state championship in the past three years. They won 3A in 2024, were 3A runner-up in 2025, and won 2A April 20 at Morehouse Country…
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