Authorities investigating stolen trailer found in Leake County
Suspects are being sought in the case of a box trailer stolen from a Philadelphia auction earlier this month that was recovered in Leake County last week, the authorities aid.
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Honored on retirement
Neshoba County Superintendent of Education Lundy Brantley was honored on his retirement with a reception last week at the Ellis Theater.
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LOWRY/NAACP’s stupid anti-Florida smear
The NAACP is on high alert — a Republican governor, with an unabashedly conservative agenda and some chance of winning, is running for president.
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Williams signs with EMCC
Neshoba Central’s Mary Lee Williams signed with East Mississippi Community College to further her education and she will be cheering for the Lions.
Kirkland signs with EMCC
Neshoba Central’s Chloe Kirkland signed with East Mississippi Community College to further her education and she will be cheering for the Lions.Obituaries
Funeral service for Mrs. Walterine Henson Burrage will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 11 A.M. from Union Grove M.B. Church, with Pastor Dwayne Peebles officiating. Burial will be at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 2:30 from Sandhill Cemetery with Rev. Michael Wells officiating. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Mike Sims officiating. Burial followed in the Coy Community Cemetery.
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A Hattiesburg woman faces public intoxication and other charges here as well as a stolen vehicle charge in Calhoun County, the authorities said.
A Neshoba County woman is out on bond after she was arrested earlier this month following a food stamp fraud investigation, the authorities said.
More arrests are possible after three people were arrested on felony drug charges after an investigation led to a search warrant over the weekend at a residence in the Zephyrhill community, according to Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark.
Charlene Deweese’s favorite hobby is cooking, and she enjoys baking sugar cookies to give to friends and fondly remembers her time cooking with her grandmother in the kitchen.
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At the age of 24, Major Irvin Glen Shepard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shepard of Dayton, Ohio and a nephew of Mrs. W. A. Shepard of Philadelphia, is among the youngest officers in the army to hold that high rank. He is assigned to an infantry division.
BIBLE SELECTION/Psalm 103:17-18
But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments
GETTING THE MESSAGE/God does rule over the earth
In the second half of Daniel chapter two, Daniel reveals king Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and its meaning.
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Just Among Friends
The First United Methodist Church held its Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2023 on May 21 during the Sunday morning worship. The students wore their caps and gowns and participated in the actual service.
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Neshoba County’s newest resident, Luca William Parsons, made his debut into the world on Friday, May 12, just in time for Mother’s Day! Luca weighed 9lb. 7oz. of pure love. His very happy parents are Cade and Eliza Lauderdale Parsons. His big brother is Arlo who is adapting to his new role as big brother very nicely! Congratulations!
Grisham enjoys family fellowship
Kendall Grisham’s favorite part of cooking is getting to spend precious time with her family and taking a break from her busy, fast-paced schedule of working and watching her daughters play softball.
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GETTING THE MESSAGE/Let Christ be the commanding power
In Daniel chapter one, we are looking at the familiar story of the faithfulness of Daniel and his three friends to the Lord though they were captives in Babylon under King Nebuchadnezzar. They were young men, in their middle teen years.
EDITORIAL/Phil Bryant's "welfare fraud"
Having been unfairly targeted by leftwing news media in a massive welfare fraud scandal he actually helped uncover in 2019, former Gov. Phil Bryant declared his innocence Thursday with the release of documents and a video.
GETTING TE MESSAGE/The Lord is with His people in trials
We will be looking at the book of Daniel through the summer, Lord willing. This week we are looking at Daniel 1:1-2. In verse one we read, “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it.”MORE NEWS
A Philadelphia teen is behind bars in connection with the alleged shooting of another juvenile late last Thursday afternoon, the authorities said.
The Neshoba County Board of Supervisors accepted the petitions of three people running for Election Commissioner during their meeting last week.
The city of Philadelphia set an all-time high for sales tax collections during the month of April, according to the most recent figures from the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
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Neshoba Central Middle School Principal Jacob Drury gets a pie in the face last week during the school’s annual Pie-in-the-Face event.
Brown’s Discount Drugs has suddenly closed and no one is answering the telephone.
A Neshoba County woman is out on bond after she was arrested earlier this month following a food stamp fraud investigation, the authorities said.
No action was taken during a special called meeting of the Philadelphia Mayor and Board of Aldermen last Thursday at City Hall, officials said.
A Hattiesburg woman faces public intoxication and other charges here as well as a stolen vehicle charge in Calhoun County, the authorities said.
Do you remember that magnificent scene in the original " Wizard of Oz" where Dorothy opens the door of her house after landing in Oz? The landscape completely changes from black and white to the most brilliant color you could ever imagine!
Retired National Guard staff sergeant Macon Beamon said his favorite aspect of cooking, especially while serving his country, was making soldiers and friends feel like they had a good, solid meal.
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GETTING TE MESSAGE/The Lord is with His people in trials
We will be looking at the book of Daniel through the summer, Lord willing. This week we are looking at Daniel 1:1-2. In verse one we read, “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it.”
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LOWRY/Moderates dominating 2024 race
Back in 2016, the most moderate Republican candidate in the race was Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who lost everywhere except his home state.
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