The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 5, at the Berry Civic Center. All members were present except for Councilor Russell Madison. The meeting began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Hubbertville varsity boys took down the Berry Wildcats, 10-0, on Monday, March 31. The Lions defeated Berry again, 5-3, on Thursday, April 2.
Berry’s Maggie Mauldin goes at bat for the Lady Wildcats. | Photo by Kelly Bonner
The Berry varsity girls secured a 6-5 victory over Pickens Academy on Tuesday, March 25. The Lady Wildcats fell to South Lamar 6-5 on Thursday, March 27.
The Berry varsity boys defeated the Marion County Raiders 17-5 on Tuesday, March 25. The Wildcats earned another victory, 5-4, over Marion County on Thursday, March 27. Berry narrowly defeated the Pickens Academy Pirates 11-10 on Friday, March 28.
Grab your cowboy hats and saddle up – the rodeo is coming to Berry! The town is hosting its very first rodeo event, thanks to the Berry Volunteer Fire Department. The Edge Right Berry VFD Pro Rodeo, presented by Deep South Rodeo Productions, will take place on March 21-22, with all proceeds benefiting the fire department. The event will be held at 255 Co. Rd. 30 W. in Berry and promises fun for the whole family. The two-day event will feature thrilling rodeo action, food trucks and shopping vendors. Gates open both nights at 5 p.m., with Mutton Bustin’ starting at 6:30 p.m.
Berry’s Ashton Waltrip (5) goes for a slam dunk. | Photo by Kelly Bonner
On Monday, Dec. 9, the Berry High School varsity boys’ basketball team played against Lamar County and lost 52-56. On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Wildcats faced off against Phillips and were defeated 88-74.
Berry’s Maggie Mauldin (14) makes her way down the court. | Photo by Kelly Bonner
On Dec. 2, the Lady Wildcats opened their season with a 25-13 win over Oak Grove. On Dec. 3, Berry faced a tough match against Pickens Academy and lost, 44-30.
On Dec. 2, Berry High School’s varsity boys team faced Oak Grove to open their season, but lost, 58- 46. The Wildcats bounced back on Dec. 3, defeating Pickens Academy, 50-26.
The Town of Berry Industrial Development Authority held its organizational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Berry Civic Center. All members were present for the meeting except Brandon Frost and Wesley Jacobs. The meeting was called to order by Allen Stepan, seconded by Roger Morrison, and approved by all. The meeting began with a prayer led by Kenneth Bozeman.
Wildcats' Ace Norris (2) shown tackling a Bears' offensive player. | Photo by Kelly Bonner
The Berry Wildcats hosted Lynn for Homecoming in the hopes of upsetting the 8th ranked Bears. Lynn won the toss and elected to defer to the second half.
After spending two weeks on the road, the Berry Wildcats returned to the friendly confines of Fred Webster Stadium looking to pick up their third home win of the year and fifth win overall. Standing in their way were the 2A Lamar County Bulldogs.
