Child care options are running out in rural areas
Greene County, Miss. (WXXV)- In rural Greene County, parents searching for child care are running out of options. With just one daycare in the entire country,…
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Water park expected to open in Leakesville this summer
For years, Leakesville has struggled to grow. Now, with a new water park on the way, many believe this small Mississippi town could finally become a tourist destination. Mikel…
Leakesville man to serve life in prison in capital murder case
A Leaksville man will spend his life in prison after a jury convicted him Thursday of capital murder. 39-year-old Michael Anthony Holder was convicted in the 2023 murder of 22-year-old Logan Wainwright. The victim was killed during a burglary of…
Suspect in Greene County triple homicide denied bond
A man charged in connection with the New Year's Day triple homicide in State Line, Mississippi has been denied bond. Greene County Justice Court Judge Kerney Kittrell on Friday afternoon ordered Drexler Johnson to be held without bond as he…
State Line man charged in New Year's triple homicide at convenience store
A State Line man has been charged in connection with a triple homicide at a convenience store in Greene County on New Year’s Day. 37-year-old Drexler Johnson was arrested early Thursday in Wayne County and charged with accessory after the…
Deputies still searching for suspect in triple shooting in Greene County
Deputies are still looking for a suspect who shot and killed three people during a robbery early on New Year’s Day in State Line, Mississippi.…
Three victims identified in fatal Greene County shooting
The search continues for the man who killed three people at a Greene County gas station New Year’s Day. We’re also learning more about the victims. Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies say the suspect was waiting for the clerk to open…
UPDATE: Greene County inmate recaptured
The Mississippi Department of Corrections, with the help of other authorities, captured an inmate who escaped from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville on Tuesday afternoon. Drew…
Birds at poultry farm in Greene County test positive for bird flu
A commercial poultry breeder in Greene County was informed that the flock tested positive for bird flu, according to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health. The Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory conducted the tests and it was confirmed…
MBI investigating officer-involved shootings in Greene County, Meridian
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating separate officer-involved shootings in the state -- one in Greene County and the other in Meridian. In Greene County, the Sheriff's Office was involved in a pursuit when a deputy was struck by the…
Double drowning in Greene County
Over the weekend, agencies on the Coast responded to a double drowning on the Chickasawhay River in Greene County. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue’s Facebook page, the teens involved have…
Greene County man pleads guilty to sexual battery on a child
A Leakesville man will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery on a child. Joseph Herman Beckwith Jr., 23, was accused of sexually assaulting a then-2-year-old child in Greene County. Judge Kathy King Jackson sentenced Beckwith…
High School Girls Basketball: Gulfport vs. Greene County
Gulfport Lady Admirals going for 16 in a row, looking to start 17-1, playing host to a very respectable 12-3 Greene County squad. Gulfport-65 Greene County-24
Greene County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen Hannah Beard
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating 16-year-old juvenile Hannah Olivia Beard. According to reports, Hannah was last seen Saturday evening, September 5th at 10 p.m. Hannah is described as having green eyes, brown hair, and…
New District Attorney sworn in
Today, the new district attorney for Jackson, George, and Greene counties took her oath of office. Angel Myers McIlrath was appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to fulfill the remaining time left in the former DA’s term. Myers McIlrath has qualified…
Crews work to restore power following Nate
Happening this morning, crews are out working to restore power following Hurricane Nate in southeast Mississippi and parts of Alabama. As of 5:30am this morning, Singing River Electric reported that they will begin restoring power for more than one thousand…
High School Football preview: Greene Co. at Poplarville
As far as records go, the marquee high school football game of the week is Greene County at Poplarville. The 6-0 Wildcats and 5-0 Hornets will square off at 7 tonight in a battle of unbeatens to kickoff district play…
Alleged Gang Member Sentenced Greene County
An alleged gang member has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Welford "Levi" McCarty was found guilty of capital murder and desecration of a corpse after a three day trial in Greene County. Prosecutors say…
Free Tetanus Shots for Flood Victims in Hancock, Pearl River and Greene Counties
In response to recent flooding across the state, the Mississippi Department of Health is offering free tetanus shots in counties affected by the onslaught of water. They want to remind all residents recently affected by flooding that a tetanus vaccination…