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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about George County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 13stories have been published about George County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about George County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 13stories have been published about George County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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George County School District plays host to active shooter response training - WXXV News 25

George County, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District and Homeland Security hosted a training for an active shooter response. The training includes the school district’s police department, George County Sheriff’s Office, Lucedale Police Department and the state’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Training helps ensure a quick response. The George County School District saying they will continue to ensure the schools are a place wher…See the Story

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Lucedale hosts their Oath of Office ceremony - WXXV News 25

Lucedale, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale hosted an Oath of Office ceremony on Monday. Mayor Al Jones and First Lady Mel Jones were honored. Also honored were the aldermen and alderwomen, those including Clay Wedgeworth, Carrie Moulds, Carol Howell, Brittany Green and Ken Holland. The ceremony was held at First Baptist Church of Lucedale. Each of those taking the oath were even given a cake of their own. Food and desserts were also provided t…Read Article

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Discovering the Holy Land at Palestine Gardens in Lucedale - Mississippi Monitor

By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune   (Photo from Palestine Gardens)   Tucked into the quiet, wooded landscape of Lucedale, Mississippi, lies one of the most extraordinary spiritual landmarks in the South– Palestine Gardens, a 40-acre, outdoor scale replica of the Holy Land. This remarkable site isn’t just a model; it’s a ministry, a testimony, and a walk through the biblical world right in the heart of George County. The story of the garde…Read Article

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George County's baseball season comes to an end at the Class 6A State Championship - WXXV News 25

With their backs against the wall, the only way they can move is forward. George County faced Saltillo for game two of the Class 6A State Championship. The Rebels were looking to keep their season alive by forcing a series split after dropping game one. Getting the nod on the mound was junior right-handed pitcher Carson Pierce. Pierce came out of the gates on fire, getting all three outs by himself with the help of back to back strikeouts.The Re…Baseball · George CountyRead Article

George County drops opening game of 6A State Championship series to Saltillo, 4-3. - WXXV News 25

Back like they never left, the George County baseball team is in Pearl as they hope to clinch back-to-back Class 6A State Championship titles. Sports Director Ansley Brent was at Trustmark Park and gave us a recap on game one of the series. George County kicked things off early with a 6:30 first pitch, but it didn’t matter what time this game started, the Rebels were ready from the jump. Leadoff and center fielder Ben Davis reached on a walk and…Baseball · George CountyRead Article

For the second time in three seasons, George County is headed to the State Championship! - WXXV News 25

The softball diamond was the place to be on Saturday as Hancok hosts George County for game two of the South State Championship. The Lady Rebels up one after 3-2 win on Thursday.  Much like game one, this was a pitchers duel. Hancock ace Teegan Dewitt and George County Junior Addison Davis were going toe to toe on the mound, striking out batters and producing shutout innings with the help of their strong defense. This wouldn’t change until the t…George County · George CountyRead Article

George County Softball excels in first rubber match of South State defeating Hancock 3-2. - WXXV News 25

It’s a Gulf Coast Showdown as George County hosts Hancock at MGCCC for game one of the 6A South State Championship! Both Lady Rebel ace Peyton Collin and Lady Hawk ace Teegan Dewitt were on fire at the mound, combining for 9 total strikeouts in the first four innings. The rubber match was a shutout until the top of the fourth inning. Abigail Carver walked following by a Teegan Dewitt RBI triple and the Lady Hawks strike first 1-0! Paige Kreher h…George County · George CountyRead Article

Lucedale man charged with manslaughter - WXXV News 25

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is charged with manslaughter after a Friday shooting. Thirty-eight-year-old George Buckley was killed in that shooting Friday night which happened on CF Ward Road. Twenty-year-old Dante Anderson is now being held at the George County Jail. This is still an ongoing investigation and we’ll let you know of any new developments in this case. Categories: Crime, Featured, Local News, News Tags: crime, …Lucedale · LucedaleRead Article

George County Softball punches their ticket to South State with a 10-1 win over West Harrison. - WXXV News 25

West Harrison hosting George County for an action packed 6A Coast vs Coast matchup! Lady Rebels taking home game one on Thursday while the Hurricanes are looking to keep their season alive. George County punches their ticket to South State after defeating West Harrison 10-1! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: George County High School, George County SoftballGeorge County · George CountyRead Article

George County School District announces new Superintendent of Education - WXXV News 25

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Board of Education has announced the new Superintendent of Education. Debra Joiner will be the next superintendent of George County School District beginning July 1, 2025. Joiner has over 30 years of experience in education and has served in various roles in the district as a parent volunteer, a teacher, and the last 17 years as an administrator. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tag…George County · George CountyRead Article

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Michael ‘Mikie’ Hearndon’s Buzzard Roost Broadcasting Company will purchase Country 106.9 WRBE-FM and 1440 WVGG Lucedale MS from James Shirley’s JDL Corporation for $250,000. Hearndon began operating the stations via Time Brokerage Agreement in January and began hosting mornings. Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation, which operates the Christian “King of Kings Radio” network on stations in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee based at 90.5 WTHL …Lucedale · LucedaleRead Article

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