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Deputies bust alleged copper thief

RAYBORN
A man who is one of two suspects in a scheme to steal copper wire in Scott County and sell it here was arrested last week.

Neshoba County woman arrested with meth at stop

Regan Thomas
A Neshoba County woman was arrested on meth charges following a traffic stop last week.

Neshoba Central Homecoming Court

Pictured are, top row from left, Freshmen Maids Madelyn Mae Myers, Ely Kilgore, and Addy Walker Phillips; second row: Sophomore Maids Sloane Blackstock, Callie Tubby, and Zylah Woodward; third row: Junior Maids Kenadi Stallings, Bree Winstead, and Avery Kate Holland; fourth row: Senior Maids Ella Jai Elliott, Marlee Washington, and Gracey Dertinger; front row: Attendants Burkes Breland and Brantley Grace Edwards.
The Neshoba Central High School student body recently elected the following young ladies as representatives for the 2024 Homecoming celebration to be held on Oct. 18, at Rocket Field. 
Sports

Warriors drop first game of the season

Choctaw Central suffered their first loss of the season Thursday night, falling 26-20 in a road matchup with Bay Springs.

Nowell to be inducted into ECCC Athletic Hall of Fame

For Sam Nowell, the announcement of his induction into the East Central Community College Athletic Hall of Fame is more than just a personal milestone—it’s a moment of profound gratitude.

Rebels fall to 3-3 on season after Copiah Academy's 28-21 win

It was another tough loss on the road for the Leake Academy football team last week.
Obituaries
Funeral service for Mr. Tommy Lee Kelly will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 A.M. from St. Paul M.B. Church, with Pastor Devertis Savage officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Funeral service for Mrs. Vanessa Triplett Jones will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. from Mt. Talley M.B. Church, with Pastor Dennis Jackson officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Funeral service for Mr. Huebert Lee Houston was held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11 A.M. from the chapel of Beck Funeral Home, with Minister Booby Goodin officiating. Burial was at Donald Rest Cemetery.
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• Edward Allen Amos Jr, 35, of 3083 Woodvine Rd; driving under the influence 1st offense
A Scott County man was arrested there on a warrant for domestic violence issued here after the victim was dropped off badly beaten at Neshoba General in August.
A Neshoba County woman was arrested on meth charges following a traffic stop last week.
The Leake Academy student body recently elected the following young ladies as representatives for the 2024 Homecoming celebration to be held on Oct. 4 at Thaggard Field. 
• Edward Allen Amos Jr, 35, of 3083 Woodvine Rd; driving under the influence 1st offense
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Editorials

THOMAS/VP Harris visits the border

Congresswoman Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) (R), Secretary Of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (L) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) (2nd-R) listen as US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a press conference at El Paso International Airport, on June 25, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. - Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday, visited a Customs and Border Protection processing facility, and met with advocates and NGOs. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit last Friday to a border region in Arizona takes political cynicism to a new low.

GETTING THE MESSAGE/Certainty of Christ’s return

We have looked at Revelation chapter 10 the last couple of weeks, and this week we are going to examine two important truths connected to what we are taught in this chapter.

THOMAS/Kamala owes us some answers

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 18: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 47th Annual Leadership Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on September 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. Harris spoke on immigration reform and border security while criticizing Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump's plan to carry out mass deportation of immigrants.  (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
It’s been more than two months since Vice President Kamala Harris was deeded the Democratic presidential nomination. During that time, she has not held a news conference or sat with many mainstream journalists to answer serious questions about how she would lead the country and who she would choose as her advisers.
Features

Miller finds joy through cooking

Dr. John Miller
Dr. John Miller’s passion for cooking was sparked at an early age by watching his mother and grandparents in the kitchen.

Just Among Friends

The Rotary Club of Philadelphia was honored to recognize three of our local high school students as the September 2024 Students of the Month at today's meeting. From left are, Mark Taylor, student of the month chairman; Leigh Allyn Stroud, Neshoba Central High School; Dakota Hudson, Philadelphia High School; Raiyleigh Perry, Choctaw Central High School; and Tim Moore, Rotary Club president. A special thank you to the parents, school counselors, principals and superintendents who came to support these students.
During last Monday’s meeting, the Philadelphia Rotary Club was honored to recognize three of our local September 2024 Students of the Month.

Stephens loves to cook for family

Cayla Stephens
Cayla Stephens’ love for cooking began at the young age of two, sitting on the counter with her late grandmother, Pat Yates, helping “milk the bowl” after cakes were baked.
Editorials
US President Joe Biden (L) meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Blue Room at the White House in Washington on September 13, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

THOMAS/Consequences of socialized medicine

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – The new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has commented on a report he commissioned that found the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is in a deplorable condition.

FLASHBACKS

The Philadelphia Rotary Club held its regular weekly luncheon at the Benwalt Hotel, Monday, Sept. 11, with the president, Tarris Oliphant presiding.  

BIBLE SELECTION/James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.  
MORE NEWS
Final plans are now being worked out to launch the Neshoba County National War Fund Campaign on Oct. 9, according to an announcement made by Pete DeWeese, county chairman.  
A Scott County man is wanted on a warrant for domestic violence issued here after the victim was dropped off badly beaten at Neshoba General in August.
Retired banker Stanley Salter was named Neshoba County’s Citizen of the Year Monday night during the Community Development Partnership’s annual banquet.
A poultry farmers meeting will be held at the Neshoba County Courthouse Wednesday morning to discuss poultry house values, Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark announced on the department’s mobile app Monday evening.
EARLIER
Members of Neshoba County’s American Legion Post 138 honored Neshoba General IT Department workers Clay Conn and Ryan Gillis with a certificate of appreciation last Wednesday for their efforts in selecting and setting up a professional sound system for events at DeWitt DeWeese Park.
Authorities have arrested seven individuals on drug charges while searching for a man who is remains at large.
Two men are facing charges for allegedly stealing and selling copper wire.
The Philadelphia Rotary Club Pancake Supper is set for Monday, Oct. 21, and will again feature a drive-thru. 
Jumpers, games, music by a disc jockey, face painting and a Halloween costume contest are among fun and games on tab for Neshoba Central’s first Boo Bash Friday night.
A community organizer last week sought another $100,000 in taxpayer support for the ongoing air conditioning project at the Booker T. Gym.
A Jones County man was convicted on two counts of sexual battery in a three-day trial last week in Neshoba County.
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THOMAS/VP Harris visits the border

Congresswoman Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) (R), Secretary Of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (L) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) (2nd-R) listen as US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a press conference at El Paso International Airport, on June 25, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. - Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday, visited a Customs and Border Protection processing facility, and met with advocates and NGOs. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit last Friday to a border region in Arizona takes political cynicism to a new low.
Editorials

THOMAS/The Harris-Trump debate

Vice President Kamala Harris accepts her party's nomination for president during a speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL, USA, Thursday, August 22, 2024. Photo by Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM
As the disastrous (for Biden) Trump-Biden debate June 27 did not include any of my recommended questions

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