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Justin Donald spits red dirt from the Neshoba County Fairgrounds onto a painting he created, which will be auctioned off to raise money for Diamond Dreams.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 12:00 PM

Kolby Buffington is excited about the fall and a chance to participate in the Diamond Dreams Baseball League for the fourth time.

Nehsoba Central School tax hike approved

The Neshoba County School Board approved a 4-percent tax increase Monday with no discussion, although several citizens offered comments after the vote.
Neshoba man gets life in murder

Whether a Neshoba County man will ever face trial here for a murder last year at rural church is uncertain since he was sentenced to life in Rankin County on Monday, the authorities said.
Gazebo renovation receives OK

A $4,000 renovation to the gazebo in DeWitt DeWeese Memorial Park was approved by The Philadelphia Main Street Association at their meeting Monday night.
Mayor Young proposes tax cut

Philadelphia residents could see tax cut that would return about $130,000 to property owners.
Large amount of candy stolen from a Philadelphia business

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating the theft of a large amount of candy and cash from a business.
Byrd Street construction

Workers with Perry Construction work on the Byrd Street sidewalk project early Tuesday morning.
County budget on hold due to insurance increase

The Neshoba County Board of Supervisors was hoping to get a little clarification on a possible increase in health insurance costs Monday but will have to wait at least another week.
Outstanding student

Micah Burt has been named as “Outstanding Career-Technical Student” for the 2017-2018 school year at the Philadelphia-Neshoba County Career Technical Center, a division of East Central Community College.
COUNTY JAIL DOCKET

• Joshua Alan Andrews, 25, of 201 Woodhaven Drive of Union, false id information, disorderly conduct
Fair Exhibit Hall winners recognized

The 2018 Neshoba County Fair Exhibit Hall was packed with blue ribbons and a bounty of garden vegetables, field crops, food preservation entries, cultural art, and quilts. There were 96 adults competing for Best of Show ribbons with a total of 2,465 exhibits. Exhibitors earned a combined total of $10, 547.00 in premiums - a 12% increase from the previous year.

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