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Donates to band

Pictured above, from left, are Assistant Principal LaShon Horne, Band Director Daniel Wade, Johnny Beckwith of the club, and Assistant Principal Brent Pouncey.
Community In Action recently donated $500 to the Neshoba Central High School Band for their participation in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.

Washington wins Distinguished Young Woman

The winners of the Neshoba County Distinguished Young Women competition were, pictured from left, Third Alternate Sarah Alice Fulton, 2025 DYW for Neshoba County Marlee Washington, First Alternate Shelby Rudolph, and Second Alternate Anslie Flake.
Marlee Washington won the Neshoba County Distinguished Young Women competition on Saturday and says she is extremely excited about advancing to the state competition in July.

Rezoning hearing set

Philadelphia aldermen have scheduled a hearing on April 2 to deliberate the potential rezoning of 207 Barrier Avenue from R1 to R3. Currently zoned as R1, designating it for single-family residential use, the proposed shift to R3 would permit mobile or modular homes within this zone.
Sports

Rebels downed on diamond by St. Joe 16-5

The Leake Academy baseball team only got in one game last week and it was one to forget.

Union splits with Eupora

The Union Yellowjackets opened division 4-2A play last week with a two-game series with Eupora.

Rockets defeat Choctaw Central

The Neshoba Central Rockets defeated Choctaw Central 12-0 on Thursday evening thanks in part to a seven-run 3rd inning.  
Obituaries
Mr. Donald Richard Partridge "Richard", 85, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 8, 2024, at his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Richard was born in Omaha, Texas on February 14, 1939, and lived in Pittsburg, Texas for most of his early childhood. Richard has been a resident of Jackson, Mississippi for most of his adult life. 
Funeral Service for Mr. Johnnie "Mike" Sullivan were 2 PM Monday, March 11, 2024 at John E. Stephens Chapel.
Funeral services for Mr. Jonathan “Biggin” Matthew Pilgrim were held 2 PM Friday, March 8, 2024 at John E. Stephens Chapel with interment in Christian Life Apostolic Cemetery. John E. Stephens Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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Local authorities have arrested four more individuals wanted in connection with a four-year federal investigation into large methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking operations that resulted in over 40 arrests in late January, Sheriff Eric Clark and Philadelphia Police Chief Eric Lyons announced.
• Hailee L Allen, 24, of 910 Ricecreek Rd, Carthage; grand larceny-more than $1000
Two Philadelphia Police officers including a rookie on his first day of patrol helped a pregnant woman deliver her baby at the intersection of Range Avenue and Weyerhauser Road on Monday morning, Police Chief Eric Lyons said.
The Scott County Sports Hall of Fame is planning the induction of its Class of 2024 nominees, recognizing former athletes, coaches, and contributors who excelled in their sports.
Community In Action recently donated $500 to the Philadelphia High School Band for participating in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade.
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Editorials

THOMAS/Biden, Congress need an intervention

Us capitol on 100 dollars banknotes background
When some people appear beyond help because of addiction or other circumstances they can’t control, family members have been known to stage an intervention. Congress and President Biden need an intervention as their addiction to spending exceeds anything seen in history.

FLASHBACKS

James R. Yates, who recently received an honorable medical discharge from the U.S. Army after more than a year's service, has joined the mechanical force of the Neshoba Democrat.

THOMAS/Politicians excel at lying

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 10:Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, flanked by Kevin Morris, left, and Abbe Lowell, right, attend a House Oversight Committee meeting on January 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. The committee is meeting today as it considers citing him for Contempt of Congress. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
Politicians aren’t good at much, but they do excel at one thing – lying. They lie about the border. Both parties refuse to acknowledge the danger of a growing and unsustainable debt ( CNBC reports it’s increasing by $1 trillion about every 100 days).
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Of Local Interest

Neshoba County Extension will be hosting an Alzheimer's Awareness Program on March 14th at 10 a.m. in the Multipurpose room located in the Neshoba County Coliseum.

Thrash loves classic Southern food

Hunter Thrash
Hunter Thrash's culinary roots trace back to his great-grandmother, Helen Smith, and grandmother, Cathy Stewart, who instilled the art of cooking classic Southern food during his upbringing.

Just Among Friends

After earning 100 AR points, Stephen Tullos, a first grader in Mrs. Lewis’s class, chose to spend the day in the kindergarten class with Mrs. Debbie Burt as Teacher of the Day.
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FLASHBACKS

Francis Lundy, a Navy V-12 Trainee at Millsaps College, was elected president of the Millsaps Student Body in a recent election held on the campus. This title is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a student in this college.

GETTING THE EMSSAGE/Soldiers of Christ arise!

In Isaiah chapter 1, the Lord laments that his people do not know him and seek him: “The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” 

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Overall plans for the 1944 Red Cross War Fund drive in Neshoba County has been completed, according to Tom DeWeese, drive chairman. Detailed plans will be announced next week, Mr. DeWeese said.
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Congratulations to Colton Riley White who graduated from Basic Training in the United States Army recently! 
• Hailee L Allen, 24, of 910 Ricecreek Rd, Carthage; grand larceny-more than $1000
Donald J. Trump ran away with the Republican nomination for president in Neshoba County on Tuesday with 96 percent of the vote.
The major four-lane expansion continues on 4.6 miles of Highway 19 from Tucker to Philadelphia.
EARLIER
Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark has announced a litter campaign to expose violators.
The Neshoba Central Lady Rockets won their second state championship in three years after destroying Terry High School 53-39 on Saturday to put a crown on a nearly perfect season. 
A five-year-old boy who died in a house fire last week in the Mars Hill community was remembered by his sisters as sweet, loving, and outgoing.
A new mobile app for the Sheriff’s Department that will help fight crime will be accessible to the public within 60 to 90 days following approval by the Board of Supervisors on Monday. 
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the presidential primaries. 
Pastor James A. Young, Senior Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Faith Church in Louisville and mayor of Philadelphia, delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate
Olyn and Bettye Jo Coward are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary on March 17 at Bond Baptist Church, a milestone rarely achieved in today’s era.
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FLASHBACKS

James R. Yates, who recently received an honorable medical discharge from the U.S. Army after more than a year's service, has joined the mechanical force of the Neshoba Democrat.
Editorials

THOMAS/Trump promises to protect Christians

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 24: Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump gestures to supporters as Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) looks on after Trump spoke during an election night watch party at the State Fairgrounds on February 24, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. Trump defeated opponent Nikki Haley in the South Carolina Republican primary. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Speaking to an audience of devoted fans at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville last Friday, Donald Trump said if re-elected president he will

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