BUCHANAN/Forever wars ending? “There is no... sound reason for the United States to continue sacrificing precious lives and treasure in a conflict not directly connected to our safety or other vital national interests.” 

LOWRY/Trump’s ‘play it down’ debacle The latest hammer of a book to fall on President Donald Trump is Bob Woodward’s soon-to-be-released “Rage,” and it’s his own words that are the issue.

FLASHBACKS Clifton Smith joined the U.S. Army. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Smith. With two years college and considerable training in Diesel engine operation, Smith was immediately accepted and assigned to Barksdale Air Field in Louisiana.

Man confesses to scrapyard murder A Philadelphia man who is an habitual offender has confessed to one of the 2019 scrapyard murders, the authorities said.

Choctaw Indian woman apparently murdered The body of a missing Choctaw Indian woman who was apparently murdered was found off Road 604 in the New Harmony community just west of Choctaw Monday afternoon, law enforcement and Tribal officials said.

Convicted felon arrested for drug possession A late-night traffic stop in rural Neshoba County netted the arrest of a convicted felon on methamphetamine, paraphernalia and a firearm charges last week.

Firefighter aids in hurricane recovery A Philadelphia firefighter recently spent six days in Louisiana with Mississippi’s Urban Search and Rescue team in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura witnessing “catastrophic” devastation but no loss of life.

Sharon Holland known as ‘Casserole Queen’ Sharon Holland grew up right inside Kemper County but attended Neshoba Central and spent most of her life coming to town. She and her husband Tommy graduated together from Neshoba Central and this December will make 24 years of marriage.

Just Among Friends East Philadelphia Baptist Church was the setting for a bridal shower honoring Destiny Wells on August 29. It was a drive-by shower on the side entrance to the church.

Smith celebrates 96th birthday Burnadyne J. Smith was born and lived most of her life in the Sardis community, third child of Frank and Inez Jackson.

Leake Academy improves to 4-0 with district victory  The Leake Academy Rebels took a 37-20 district win over Hartfield Friday night in prep football action.

Tornadoes fall 33-13 Friday in matchup against Noxubee The Philadelphia Tornadoes showed improvement in the second half as they fell to 0-2 following a 33-13 loss to Noxubee County Friday night in prep football action.

Rockets improve to 2-0 with win over Knights “We have to keep working to get better,” Coach Patrick Schoolar said. “Right now, we are 2-0 and that’s where we wanted to be at this point.

2 indicted on accessory to capital murder Two men have been indicted as accessories to capital murder after the fact in a 2019 pond death in the Hope community.

Sheriff’s department arrests 3 men for theft of 4-wheeler Three men have been arrested in connection with a four-wheeler theft at a small engine repair shop in August.

No increase in COVID-19 cases among students in Neshoba County There have been no new cases of COVID-19 among students throughout Neshoba County within the last week, according to data from the Mississippi State Department of Health. 

County Jail Docket • Sandy Lane Balderas/Cotton, 42, of 175 Mashula Lane, driving under the influence-1st offense

Graffiti spray-painted on set of restroom doors at Northside Park Northside Park on Wednesday morning reported graffiti on a set of restroom doors. 

Event will highlight what Christ is doing with recovery ministry Brian Hicks struggled with stress from a busy work schedule as a veterinarian, financial strain and marriage problems that led him to alcohol and eventually The River, a Christian addiction recovery ministry downtown that is transforming lives through the love of Christ.

City prepping for Ham Jam on Oct. 17 While Ham Jam has been scaled back to a one-day event next month, organizers are calling for vendors and volunteers.

Student cases rise by eight There have been 30 positive cases of COVID-19 among students throughout Neshoba County and another five faculty and staff impacted, according to data from the Mississippi State Department of Health.