General election set for Tuesday, Nov. 5
The general election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More News
4 arrested for burglary at trailer park
Four people have been arrested in an alleged burglary that took place at the Goforth Trailer Park earlier this month.
More News
Dirt Cheap closing store here after bankruptcy
Dirt Cheap, the popular discount retail chain known for its budget-friendly prices, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has announced its Philadelphia store will close.
More News
COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS
Sports
Rockets, Tornadoes pick up needed wins
Neshoba Central picked up their second win of the season Friday night, beating Vicksburg in their region opener on the road, 31-20.
Yellowjackets' turnovers lead to 35-6 loss Friday
The turnover bug showed up at Union again last week.
Union volleyball loses tourney
The Union Lady Yellowjackets had their hands full on Monday night against defending state champion Ingomar.Obituaries
Funeral service for Rev. Linden Morgan, Jr. was held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. from St. Paul M.B. Church, with Dr. Travis B. Anderson officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Funeral services for Mr. Perry Gray will be held at 11 AM Friday, October 18, 2024 at John E. Stephens Chapel with interment in Sandtown Cemetery.
Funeral services for Ms. Dorothy Evelyn Bozeman will be held at 2 PM Thursday, October 17, 2024, at John E. Stephens Chapel with interment in Sandtown Methodist Cemetery.
Paid Political
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
Trending
Four people have been arrested in an alleged burglary that took place at the Goforth Trailer Park earlier this month.
• Nathan Burnside, 40, of 407 Barham St; hold for investigations, sale of cocaine
“A Rocket Christmas Extravaganza,” set for Saturday, Nov. 2, promises a day of fun with food, arts and crafts, games, a 5K run, car show and photos with Santa.
"Eighty years is not long enough to live if we keep busy doing the things that the Lord meant for us to do," said Mr. George W. Mars, who is celebrating his eightieth birthday here on next Thursday, Oct. 19. Mr. Mars, known to nearly everyone as "Uncle" George is a business landmark in Neshoba County.
Special Sections
Editorials
THOMAS/Obama to the rescue
“ We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running.”– Barack Obama, last week
BIBLE SELECTION/Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
GETTING THE MESSAGE/Last days of the gospel era
Revelation 11:7-13 points us to the last days of the gospel era. In verse 7, the two witnesses are symbolic of the church’s witness to the world of the good news of Jesus Christ.
More News
Features
Sullivan loves to cook for family
Dakotah Sullivan’s cooking skills blossomed after she met her husband, Tommy.
Just Among Friends
The First Methodist Church invites everyone to its Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Of Local Interest
he NCHS class of 1969 will hold its 55th reunion on October 19, 2024 at Ronnie’s Steakhouse, 734 Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia, MS. Registration will be from 5:00-6:00 PM with a buffet meal to follow. Each attendee will be responsible for their meal plus tip.
More Features
Editorials
THOMAS/Vote buying, Biden style
Vote buying is illegal in the United States. The law says: “Whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person, either to vote or withhold his vote, or to vote for or against any candidate; and whoever solicits, accepts, or receives any such expenditure in consideration of his vote or the withholding of his vote—Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
GETTING THE MESSAGE/Hardships and opposition
In Revelation 11:1, the apostle John is given a measuring rod and told to “measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there.”MORE NEWS
An Attala County man is the third suspect arrested and charged in connection with a scheme where a Neshoba County couple allegedly reported a UTV they sold as stolen.
A Philadelphia man faces drunk driving and drug charges after his arrest on Highway 492 about halfway between Union and the Hope community earlier this month.
A Collinsville man and his passenger were arrested on drug charges after meth was found in their vehicle.
• Nathan Burnside, 40, of 407 Barham St; hold for investigations, sale of cocaine
EARLIER
Windham Tractor & Implement Company was awarded Large Business of the Year at the annual CDP Banquet held on September 30.
Tots, Teens, & In-Betweens was awarded Small Business of the Year at the annual CDP Banquet held on September 30.
Philadelphia Elementary School Students were celebrated recently for ranking fifth in the state on their Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) science state test.
Residents say that wild dogs have been terrorizing Woodland Hills, as a small dog was mauled recently.
Philadelphia has signed an agreement with Leake County to house prisoners at the Leake County Regional Correctional Facility.
Mayor James A Young has received a $7,500 pay raise, and other municipal employees have as well.
Trending
THOMAS/Obama to the rescue
“ We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running.”– Barack Obama, last week
More Editorials
Editorials
THOMAS/VP Harris visits the border
Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit last Friday to a border region in Arizona takes political cynicism to a new low.
More Editorials