http://neshobademocrat.com en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 12:16:13 GMT Daily feed of articles http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29134 Circuit Court Judge Marcus Gordon will be the guest speaker during Monday's Memorial Day program in DeWitt DeWeese Park. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29113 Sixty nine years ago, during the spring of 1944, two Neshoba County nurses, Lieutenants Annie Ruth Cook and Edna E. Skipper were stationed with the 64th General Hospital at a little village, Madollania, 25 miles north of Naples, Italy. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29114 The prolonged wet weather has prompted a lot of calls about garden millipedes, Oxidus gracilis. Although these arthropods are harmless to people, pets, and plants, they can become quite a nuisance when they occur in the kind of numbers that some unfortunate homeowners are experiencing. The bad news is that we do not have any really good solution for this problem; the good news is that it will go away on its own as soon as we have several days of dry weather. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29116 A Spa Kamp for ages 5-15 on July 1 and 2 kicks off the 2013 Kids' College Program at East Central Community College in Decatur. Activities for ages 5-12 continue during the month of July with classes ranging from athletics to cake decorating and law enforcement. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29117 Chigger season is approaching, so now is a good time to learn more about these pests and what to do if you run into them (literally). NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29118 A student from Neshoba County has been awarded admittance to the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29119 Philadelphia Middle and High School's superintendent's and Principal's lists have been released: NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29125 The jail docket as of 11:46 a.m. on Friday: NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29126 The State Games of Mississippi will be offering 35 sports this year. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29127 NCHS Class of 1988 Attention Neshoba Central class of 1988: It's time for your 25th class reunion!  The date chosen is June 22 starting at 5 at the Senior Citizen's building at Northside park.  Please r.s.v.p. with your address to loviekj@gmail.com, or send your $50 check or money order to NCHS class of  '88, 10430 Road  404, Philadelphia, MS 39350.  Cut off date is May 15. Any questions? Call 601-504-1337.  NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29128 Yearbooks produced at East Central Community College in Decatur can now be viewed through the College Web site. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29129 May 10 10:25 a.m. - EMS call at the 200 block of Byrd Avenue. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29130 The GRWC-MFWC Philadelphia Woman's Club met at Ronnie's Steak and Grill at 11:30 a.m. on May 9. Hostesses for the meeting were Liz Goldman, Clara Reynolds, Madonna May, and Stacy Cook. (A few lucky members were excited to receive jars of preserves prepared by member Madonna May). NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29131 The grand opening date of the new $19 million Neshoba County General Hospital was announced this week as the project is about 85 percent complete. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29132 Front from left, are COACH Trae Embry, a MHSAA representative, Jessie Hennington, Maggie Peebles and Meg Martin. In back are Mallory Tucker, Katlyn Duke and Meshay Jimmie. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29133  Philadelphia native Peggy Webb of Peggy's Restaurant fame will be honored on the Marty Stuart Show when the popular TV program comes to the historic Ellis Theater. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29135 STAR students and teachers for the 2013 graduating classes have been announced by area schools. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29136 The pencils are down, the tests are taken up and summer break is almost here. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29137 The 2013 Relay for Life began with a survivors lap around the Neshoba Central High School track. this was the first event scheduled as part of the annual event. From left are cancer survivors Becky Watkins, Jane Kynerd, Peggy Reynolds, Janet Chickaway and Louie Bell. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29138 Parents for Public Schools (PPS) is accepting applications for their 2013 Parent Engagement Program (PEP) in the east central area of Mississippi. Only 30 people are selected from all parents, community members, and child caregivers in an area spanning approximately 10 counties. Anyone interested in improving academic achievement and willing to reach out to involve others in that process are strongly encouraged to apply. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29139 Lt. Colonel Marcus D. Majure was the speaker at the U. S. Army, aviation commissioning at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo., on May 10. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29157 Choctaw Central, Neshoba Central and Philadelphia high schools will observe their 2013 commencements next week. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29158 The Philadelphia Public Schools will be operating a summer feeding program at the Philadelphia High School cafeteria from Monday, June 3rd through Friday, July 26. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29159 One of Mississippi's most popular fishing destinations, Neshoba County Lake, is about to get a facelift. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://neshobademocrat.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=297&ArticleID=29160 Ward 4 voters reelected Cecil Nichols as alderman Tuesday night while Ward 1 elected its Republican nominee. NEWS Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT