Greene County
13,675
Total Population
↑ 1.1% from 2020
$55,838
Median Household Income
↑ 21.9% from 2020
40.5
Median Age
→ Stable (40 in 2020)
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
↑ Significantly above average
Greene County is defined by its vast timberlands and deep roots in the Piney Woods region of southeast Mississippi. Established in 1811 and named for Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, it is one of the state’s older counties, retaining a quiet, small-town atmosphere. The county seat, Leakesville, sits near the Chickasawhay River, which has historically been a lifeline for the local timber and agricultural economy. With much of its landscape dedicated to forestry and outdoor recreation, Greene County represents a traditional slice of Mississippi life, prioritizing natural resources and tight-knit community values.
Busby said part of the resort's growth has come from offering amenities visitors cannot find elsewhere nearby, including a full-service bar.
The idea began after Bray and her husband saw a large, lighted cross with a crown of thorns while driving through Batesville at night.
The work is part of a $12 million bond-funded project to replace 12 bridges, make three major repairs to bridges with steel or concrete pilings...
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