Christmas parade set for Dec. 9
The Philadelphia Christmas parade is set for Monday, Dec. 9, starting at 6 p.m.
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Illegal still being held in shootings
The illegal immigrant accused of shooting at passing vehicles in west Philadelphia in August remains in custody.
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Warrant issued for man violating Drug Court terms
A DeKalb man remains at large and is believed to be hiding out in Kemper County as part of a trio of individuals wanted for unrelated drug court violations.
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Sports
Leake downed by Parklane in title game
The Leake Academy football season came to an end last week in the Class 5A title game.
Rockets unable to propel to victory over Grenada
Neshoba Central’s playoff run came to an end on Friday night, falling 31-7 on the road at Grenada in the MHSAA 6A quarterfinals to finish 6-6 on the season.
Yellowjackets fall to Northside 20-3 to end their season
After losing to Sebastopol and Philadelphia and finishing fourth in Division 4-2A, Union coach Jordan Wren challenged his kids to band together and play hard.Obituaries
Graveside services for Mr. Kenneth Milburn Miles were held at 2:30 PM Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. John E. Stephens Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Ceceile Bostick Hailey were held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from Coy Community Church with Rev. Ben Hailey and Bro. Mike Sims officiating. Interment followed in the Hailey-Ritchey Cemetery.
Funeral service for Mrs. Rubie Lee Hearn will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Beck Funeral Home in Dekalb, MS. Burial will be at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Two Alabama men have been arrested and charged with possessing marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine here.
The illegal immigrant accused of indiscriminately shooting at passing cars on Beacon and Main Street in August here remains in custody, Police Chief Eric Lyons said.
New evidence has been uncovered in the case of a man missing since 2019, the authorities said.
Four juveniles have been charged with burglary of a tobacco and vape store earlier this month.
Two Alabama men have been arrested and charged with possessing marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine here.
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THOMAS/To vet or not to vet
There is a reason the Founders wrote Article 2, section 2 and clause 2 into the U.S. Constitution.
EDITORIALS/Thanksgiving
The first recorded Thanksgiving was celebrated on December 4, 1619, at Berkeley Hundred, a plantation on the northern banks of the James River about 20 miles upstream from Jamestown, the first permanent settlement of the Colony of Virginia.
FLASHBACKS
Pvt. Claud "Jacky" Peebles, Jr., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Peebles, Sr., of Deemer, was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle in Italy.
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Features
Sisson loves to experiment in the kitchen
Madison Sisson found her love for cooking through her mother, Paula Dempsey, and grandmother, Vicky Dempsey, who taught her to make everything from breakfast dishes to soups, casseroles, and sweets.
Just Among Friends
Congratulations to Matthew Weaver, who has chosen to attend East Central Community College, where he will continue his education and baseball career.
Of Local Interest
“Recover All' addiction support meetings are being held at Mars Hill Pentecostal Church every Sunday at 10-11 a.m. Child Care is provided during that time. Call 601.568.1992 for more information Mars Hill Rd, Philadelphia, MS.
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BIBLE SELECTION
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
GETTING THE MESSAGE/Thanksgiving
When we think of Thanksgiving Day, our minds usually run to the temporal mercies of God: the blessings of family, home, job, country, and so on.
THOMAS/Trimming obese government
Fifty years ago when Ron Paul (father of Sen. Rand Paul) was running for Congress from Texas, a billboard featured an obese Uncle Sam with the caption “let’s put big government on a diet.”MORE NEWS
Philadelphia native Miquel D. Miller was appointed as the Battalion Command Sergeant Major (CSM) for the 150th Brigade Engineer Battalion in Meridian on Oct. 1.
Aldermen are considering options for cameras to enhance public safety and aid law enforcement in fighting a rising crime problem.
• Damian Lee Bell, 32, of 257 Goat Ranch Rd; driving under the influence 1st offense
State Sen. Jenifer B. Branning is projected to win her state Supreme Court race runoff election with over 50 percent of the vote,
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A Neshoba County teen missing since Tuesday in the Pearl River community has been located.
The illegal immigrant accused of indiscriminately shooting at passing cars on Beacon and Main Street in August here remains in custody, Police Chief Eric Lyons said.
The 23rd season of Leadership Neshoba is underway, with 29 high school juniors enrolled in the program that offers them the opportunity to learn more about their community.
Neshoba County has been awarded a $312,000 grant to construct restrooms at Burnside Park, Gov. Tate Reeves announced last week.
A Philadelphia teenager accused of assaulting his mother last week is on the run.
Absentee Voting will be available Saturday, Nov. 23, from 8 a.m.-noon in the Circuit Clerk's Office for the runoff election for Mississippi Supreme Court District 1 (Central) Position 3.
Not only is Philadelphia Elementary School student Jeston Savage learning valuable lessons inside the classroom, but outside as well.
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GETTING THE MESSAGE/Thanksgiving
When we think of Thanksgiving Day, our minds usually run to the temporal mercies of God: the blessings of family, home, job, country, and so on.
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The Farm Security Administration of neshoba County enjoyed a picnic Saturday (Armistice Day) planned and called by their leader Mrs. Olga Hughes for a thanksgiving celebration.
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