Oct 7, 2009 | Picayune Item
Extortion case against trooper tossed
A Holmes County judge has thrown out an extortion indictment against a Mississippi state trooper, who says he hopes he will soon be able to return to work.
Holmes Co. murder suspect now in custody
The suspected gunman in a Holmes County murder is now in custody. Tyrone Gordon was wanted in connection with the death of 21 year old Thomas Hall of Tchula.
Man fatally shot while driving
Shots were fired into a moving car killing a Holmes County man overnight. Sheriff Willie March says 21-year-old Thomas Hall of Tchula was struck three times in the back.
Tchula man shot, killed on highway
The Holmes County Sheriff's Department is searching for a gunman who killed a Tchula man early this morning.
ANTHONY ALFORD, Petal: Carried 25 times for 151 yards and both Panther TDs in a 21-18 loss to Oak Grove.
On July 23, West Public Library enjoyed Deputy Sheriff Mickey Chisolm and Bullet K-9 of the Chisolm Narcotic Unit of the Holmes County Sheriff's Department.
On July 23, West Public Library enjoyed Deputy Sheriff Mickey Chisolm and Bullet K-9 of the Chisolm Narcotic Unit of the Holmes County Sheriff's Department.
Members of the Mississippi Sheriff's Association elected Holmes County Sheriff Willie March president of the association for 2009-2010 during their annual meeting in June.
Arrest made in death of Jackson teen
Wednesday morning the U.S. Marshall's task force helped arrest a man in Tchula in connection with the recent shooting death of a Jackson teenager.
Jackson Slaying Suspect Arrested In Tchula
A man wanted in connection with a Jackson slaying was arrested Wednesday in Tchula, police said.
Tchula Moving Closer To Building New Bridge
Some progress is being made toward building a new Tchula Lake Bridge. Crews have started removing utility lines from the bridge, which is the last step before the county can advertise for bids to build a new bridge.
The Holmes County Herald has been authorized to release the following announcement by Debra Ann Garland Mabry, candidate for Mayor of Goodman.
Second year students in the Building Trades class at the Holmes County Vocational-Technical Center, along with their instructor, Rob Sanford, received 100 Percent Chapter Membership Certificates from the student organization SkillsUSA for perfect membership.
A Year Later, Tchula Bridge Remains Closed
Some Tchula residents have lost patience in the wait for a new Tchula Lake Bridge.
Mississippians win Beard awards
Three Mississippians took James Beard Foundation Awards Monday night at the event that's considered the food Oscars.
John D. Wynne has been named as a STAR Student for the 2008-2009 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council's M.B. Swayze Educational Foundation, sponsor of the STAR program.
University of Southern Mississippi student David Turner of West recently received the Outstanding Elementary Education Student Teacher Award from the College of Education and Psychology.