Deputies bust alleged copper thief
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.
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Neshoba County woman arrested with meth at stop
A Neshoba County woman was arrested on meth charges following a traffic stop last week.
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Neshoba Central Homecoming Court
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.
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COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS
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.
Paid Political
PAID POLITICAL AD/Melanie Barnett seeks election as District 4 Election Commissioner
PAID POLITICAL AD/John Stokes seeks election as District 2 Supervisor
PAID POLITIICAL AD/C. Scott Bounds seeks re-election as State Representative
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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
Special Sections
Editorials
THOMAS/VP Harris visits the border
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
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.
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Features
Miller finds joy through cooking
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
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’ 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.
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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
Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit last Friday to a border region in Arizona takes political cynicism to a new low.
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THOMAS/The Harris-Trump debate
As the disastrous (for Biden) Trump-Biden debate June 27 did not include any of my recommended questions
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