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Two-year effort lifts 120-foot cross in Greene County

The idea began after Bray and her husband saw a large, lighted cross with a crown of thorns while driving through Batesville at night.

Leakesville, Biloxi use America250 grants to highlight local history

More than 90 Mississippi communities received grants through the America250 Mississippi Grants Program.

Greene County leaders work to revive chamber support

Leaders involved in the effort said that support could include workforce development, networking, promotion and other practical resources for business owners.

Major upgrade coming to Greene County’s 911 response system

Greene County is building a new, hardened emergency services annex to protect 911 dispatch from severe weather, featuring next-generation technology and infrastructure designed to withstand 250 mph winds.

Greene County town seeks funding, safety upgrades ahead of 2026 legislative session

Greene County leaders outline priorities ahead of the 2026 legislative session, focusing on grant funding, public safety and basic infrastructure needs.

Southeast Mississippi leaders share priorities ahead of 2026 session

Leaders across southeast Mississippi outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session, highlighting shared challenges facing local governments.

Storm shelter grants open, but rural barriers remain

Mississippi's FEMA-funded grant lottery offers up to $3,500 for safe rooms, but rural residents say upfront costs, contractor requirements, and access limit participation.

Leakesville approves first tax, utility hike in six years

For the first time in six years, Leakesville residents will see increases in both property taxes and utility rates beginning in early 2026. Town officials said the additional revenue is needed to repair aging water and sewer systems, maintain infrastructure, and prepare the town for future growth.

‘A voice for the child’: Mississippi’s first appropriation for court advocates supports rural youth courts

The organization fills a gap in youth courts, where judges often lack time and staff to investigate every aspect of a child’s situation. Volunteers act as the court’s eyes and ears, focusing solely on what’s best for the child.

First restaurant planned in Leakesville’s Basila District

The Basila District, a planned hub of businesses and green space, is the centerpiece of a push to keep young people in Greene County and attract new jobs.