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Holmes County wreck kills 4 men, driver survives

LEXINGTON, Mississippi (AP) — Four men have died and a fifth is hospitalized after a one-car wreck in northern Holmes County. Cpl. Tony Dunn, a spokesman for the Mississippi Highway Patrol, said the wreck happened […]

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Holmes County matriarch Sarah Hart fondly remembered

By Gail H. Marshall  Guest Contributor LEXINGTON – Nearly 300 family, friends, public officials and community members attended the celebration of life for Sarah Kimbrough Hart, Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m. It was held at […]

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3-year-old boy in Thornton community killed by 2 pit bulls

LEXINGTON, Mississippi (AP) — Holmes County deputies are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was reportedly attacked by two pit bulls at his home in the Thornton community. Sheriff Willie March says Christopher […]

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Mississippi authorities recover abducted 6-year-old, boy unharmed

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Mississippi authorities recover abducted 6-year-old, boy unharmed

LEXINGTON, Mississippi — A man who abducted his 6-year-old son from a Holmes County home has surrendered to authorities.

Highway Patrol spokesman Warren Strain says 43-year-old Terrell Milton Adams called the sheriff’s office Tuesday told deputies where he was and was arrested. The boy, 6-year-old Sirvontez Adams, was not harmed… […]

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Holmes County recognized with Mississippi Blues Trail Marker

Special to The Mississippi Link JACKSON – On Tuesday, July 17, Holmes County was the latest recipient of a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail. The marker was unveiled at 115 Yazoo Street in Lexington. […]