Governor requesting disaster aid for storms
Federal aid could help repair 21 homes damaged in Neshoba County and across the region during April storms, Gov. Tate Reeves announced.
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Safety checkpoint results in divorcées drug arrests
A divorced couple was arrested with drugs and paraphernalia during a traffic stop last week near Dixon, according to Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark.
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Morton couple arrested with drugs
A man and woman from Morton were arrested after a traffic stop yielded drugs on Friday around lunchtime.
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Lady Rockets fall short to South Panola
The Neshoba Central Lady Rockets softball team faced a challenging weekend in the 6-A North State Championship series against the South Panola Lady Tigers, falling short in both games.
Kemper Academy baseball team playing for title
After securing back-to-back 2-1 victories over Calhoun Academy in a thrilling North State championship series last week, the Kemper Academy Rams baseball team is heading to a historic 2-A MAIS State Championship.Obituaries
Funeral services for Ms. Mary Lou Thomas Capps will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. Interment will be in Salem Baptist Cemetery.
Funeral service for Ms. Rexalene Shumake Steve was at 10 AM Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church with cremation to follow.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sharon Lynn Hockett were held at 10 AM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Hope Indian Baptist Church with Bro. Travis Willis officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
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PAID POLITICAL AD/Melanie Barnett seeks election as District 4 Election Commissioner
PAID POLITICAL AD/John Stokes seeks election as District 2 Supervisor
PAID POLITIICAL AD/C. Scott Bounds seeks re-election as State Representative
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A divorced couple was arrested with drugs and paraphernalia during a traffic stop last week near Dixon, according to Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark.
A man and woman from Morton were arrested after a traffic stop yielded drugs on Friday around lunchtime.
Philadelphia High School was recently awarded a $1,200 grant from Community Foundation East Mississippi from the Margaret Dulaney Art Endowment fund.
Leake Academy celebrated the Class of 2024 last Friday with a graduation ceremony at the school’s gymnasium.
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THOMAS/Bibi ignores Biden
What do you think President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s response might have been if another nation had called on him to stop U.S. and Allied forces from taking Berlin and squashing the Nazi regime in 1945?
FLASHBACKS
Looking for a location to erect a glove factory, W.O. Wells, Jr. and L.C. Waite, of the Wells Lamont Corp., of Chicago, met with representatives of the local chamber of commerce Tuesday afternoon in the Benwalt Hotel.
LETTER/We reap what we sow
Over the past two months, the community conducted two public forums regarding the future of education in Philadelphia and Neshoba County.
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Of Local Interest
New Blackjack Baptist Church will be having their homecoming and revival beginning on Sunday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. Revival services will continue from Monday-Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Craft delivering the message.
White loves to cook for church friends
Cathy White is a talented Southern cook who adores her family and loves to share her passion for food, especially with her grandchildren.
Just Among Friends
The First Methodist Church welcomed May with a churchwide Picnic at the Park on May 1, at Northside Park and Imagination Fun Station. Everyone was invited to come and bring a friend, a finger food, and a lawn chair. Hamburgers and hot dogs were served.
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GETTING THE MESSAGE/A faithful savior Jesus Christ
In the letter to the church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13), the Lord Jesus says, “I have set before you an open door because you have kept my word and have not denied my name” (verse 8).
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PFC Vernon A. Myers, who was wounded in action in the South Pacific, is now reported well recovered and back in action. He is the son of David L. Myers of Rt. 5.MORE NEWS
Choctaw Central High School is pleased to announce that Keondrae Anderson has been named Valedictorian and Nataysia Willis has been named Salutatorian for the Class of 2024.
Neshoba Central High School is pleased to announce that Maggie Taylor has been named Valedictorian and Graciana Alexander has been named Salutatorian for the Class of 2024.
Philadelphia High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on May 23, at 7 p.m. at the Neshoba County Coliseum.
Union High's Graduation is tomorrow, Thursday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. on the school's football field.
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Rita Page grew up learning the art of cooking traditional country foods like homemade biscuits, cornbread, homegrown vegetables, and desserts from her mother, the late Ruby Posey.
Twelve-year-old Matthew O’Neal underwent a life-changing experience last week when he received a long-awaited heart transplant at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
A second meeting addressing the public schools took place last Monday night.
A noise ordinance aimed at providing county residents with more tranquility and peace of mind is being recommended by Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark
A public gathering was held at Dewitt-Deweese Memorial Park to celebrate National Day of Prayer last Thursday.
Two people were arrested with meth at a roadblock between Laurel Hill and Hope last month.
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GETTING THE MESSAGE/A faithful savior Jesus Christ
In the letter to the church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13), the Lord Jesus says, “I have set before you an open door because you have kept my word and have not denied my name” (verse 8).
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BIBLE SELECTION/James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
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