Kristian Swearingen teaches her class at Neshoba Central Middle School.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 12:00 PM

Neshoba Central’s Kristian Swearingen believes getting to know her students is the first step toward leading them to succeed in school.

Waddell won’t run in 2019

Tommy Waddell will not seek a third term as Sheriff of Neshoba County.
$25M will finish Miss. 19 4-laning

A project that would widen Highway 19 to four lanes from House to Philadelphia received a big boost toward becoming a reality last week, thanks to $25 million federal grant.
Bystanders rescue man in creek

Two men dove into a frigid creek at Williamsville Monday morning to save a Leake County man whose Toyota pickup hit two vehicles on County Road 375 before plunging into the water.
Bad weather causes power outages

Multiple areas of the city and county reported blackouts this weekend and energy providers say the outages were due to bad weather conditions.
Aldermen discuss amnesty for old fines

If you have an unpaid fine or ticket with the city of Philadelphia and want to clear it up, your chance is coming.
Deputies arrest woman for meth possession in Stallo

Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department deputies made a recent felony drug arrest for possession of crystal meth in the Stallo community earlier this week.
No arrests made in Nov. 27 Dollar Tree armed robbery

An investigation continues into the robbery of the Dollar Tree in Philadelphia which occurred November 27
COUNTY JAIL DOCKET

• Donna L. Allen, 33, 10190 Rd. 428 of Union, contempt of court
Hundreds pay respects during rainy funeral for police officer

Philadelphia Police Officer LeAnn Simpson was laid to rest Friday as law enforcement officials from around the county gathered to pay their respects.
Supervisors say no public support for county smoking ban ordinance

A representative of an anti-tobacco coalition did not get the answer she was looking for when she addressed the Neshoba County Supervisors during their Monday meetin

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Swearingen named Teacher of the Year at Neshoba Central Middle