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Central Holmes Cross Country Trojans and Lady Trojans participated in the MAIS Cross Country 5K Run State Meet held at Choctaw Trails on Monday, October 27. The Lady Trojans Team garnered 3rd place in the State Competition. Two individual runners finished in the top 2 in the State Meet: Denson Edwards came in 2nd, with…

Silver Medalists: Jaylen McBride and Denson Edwards.

Front row, l-r: Wes Harrell, Denson Edwards, Chancelor Dumas, David Melton, Andersen Cain, Parker Langford. Second row: Jace Cooper, Noah Carnathan, Mason Young, Carter Nail, Benton Killebrew. Third row: Ben Cain, Landon Boyd, Max Pee, John Ryan Harrell, Weston Killebrew, Stafford Upchurch. Fourth row: Grayson Burwell, Brock Lawshe, J. C. Nail, Lawes Cain, Diggs Boling.…

Holmes Community College honored Candice Edwards Parish as the 2025 Alumna of the Year, the highest honor awarded by the Holmes Alumni Association. Parish was formally recognized during the college’s annual Homecoming celebration, which brings together alumni, faculty, staff and students to commemorate the institution’s rich legacy. Parish is married to Jason Parish, and together…

CHCS 2025 Homecoming Court pictured, l-r: Jonathan Carnes, Mia Brannon; Darren Lloyd, Ellie Lloyd; Jeremy Brannon, Lillian Brannon; Danny Grubbs, Nora Grace Grubbs; Michael Hudson, Heidi Hudson; Matt Tate, Senior Maid Zoey Jones; Steven Steen, 2025 Homecoming Queen Emma Steen; Jason Hester, CHCS School Board President, 2024 Homecoming Queen Anna Duke; Senior Maid Allie Rae…

On October 16, 2025 after a two-day trial, a Holmes County jury has found Melvin Day guilty of First-Degree Murder in connection with the September 14, 2024, shooting death of 28 y/o Jordan Perry. According to evidence presented at trial, on September 14, 2024, officers with the Pickens Police Department responded to reports of gunfire…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…