amite county good samaritan
In Hollywood most movies portray small town people of Mississippi as near freaks so most have a certain perspective when they come through. They are greatly surprised when they find out different.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010, Amite County firefighting pioneer Bill Sharp was given a surprise when he greeted a roomful of people at the Ethel Stratton Vance Park in Lliberty. The event was given to honor Mr. Sharp in his retirement after thirty-four years as assistant fire chief at East Central Volunteer Fire Department and a volunteer rescue worker. Many would remember Mr. Sharp as longtime principal at Liberty Elementary School as well. He retired from this position in 2000 after 411/2 years in education.

The 2010 Nightmare Baseball team is headed to Panama City, FL this weekend to compete in the 13 yr old USSSA World Series!

Events start Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Chandler's Hill in Amite County, the site where the Church first met, then September 16 through the 19th. Detailed information will be forthcoming closer to the date of celebration.

Daniel Glenn Hughey, 27, of Liberty, was pronounced dead at the scene by Amite County Coroner James Magee Friday, July 16, 2010 around 12:30 p.m.
According to reports, Hughey’s was driving southbound on Fenn Road when his car left the road, went down an embankment, rolled and flipped several times, partialy ejecting him, and catching on fire.
Hughey was the only occupant in the car. An autopsy has been ordered.

Home owner June O’Brian knows what it is to lose a home to the likes of a fire. At approximately 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, a fire broke out and claimed yet another Amite County home located on Barron Road. O’Brian’s wife had left the home their home in routine for the day, leaving the home vacant.
Volunteer Fire Departments involved in helping to get the flames under control were East Central, Mars Hill, Liberty Rural and Smithdale. No injuries were reported from the residents or the firemen that risked themselves to try and save the home.