BUCHANAN/Beijing sends Biden warning Because of Donald Trump, Vice President Joe Biden thundered during the campaign, the U.S. “is more isolated in the world than we’ve ever been ... America First has made America alone.”

LOWRY/The failure of Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter came up with the single most effective political slogan of the year. 

FLASHBACKS Laurel Hill School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams visited Madden last Friday night, and the boys came out on the losing end of a 27-17 score while the girls tied, 20-20. Saturday  night, Shady Grove teams came to Laurel Hill. Laurel Hill boys defeated Shady Grove, 34-12, and Shady Grove girls defeated Laurel Hill, 25-21. Owen Tucker called the games.  

Barking dog raises concerns A complaint about a barking dog that has involved an arrest were heard Nov. 3 by the Philadelphia Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Tribe under curfew to battle virus The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians re-instituted a curfew and have transitioned to virtual learning full-time at schools in the latest battle against COVID-19 after infection numbers continue to rise on the Reservation and throughout Neshoba County. 

Pam Presley Tolbert remembers son Gold Star Mother Pam Presley Tolbert of Philadelphia, the mother of the late Corp. Michael “Brandon” Presley of Batesville, is escorted by Maj. Gen. Janson D. “Durr” Boyles to the Laying of the Wreath in memory of her son’s life and service to the country last week in Jackson in observance of Veterans Day. 

Supervisors reappoint Morrow as attorney B.J. Morrow was reappointed as the staff attorney for the Sixth Chancery Court District Monday by the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors.

Wharton started cooking at an early age Eric Wharton is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wharton moved to Mississippi in 2009. He now lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Debi Wharton

Just Among Friends Haley Holland of Philadelphia was one of two Mississippi State University students in the College of Mechanical Engineering who received a prestigious Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association (MAMA) Scholarship.

Kelsey Hope Hill to wed Wil Lipsey Dec. 12 Dawn Sullivan Hill of Louisville is pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of her daughter, Kelsey Hope Hill, to Wil Lipsey. Kelsey is the daughter of Dawn Sullivan Hill and the late Tommy J. Hill of Louisville.

Ogletree plays with Tiger at Masters For Union’s Andy Ogletree, the future is now.

Hunter named 5A’s Mr. Football Congratulations to Jarquez Hunter of Neshoba Central, who has been named Mr. Football for Class 5A football by the Mississippi High School Activities Association.

Taylorsville ends Tornadoes’ season The Philadelphia Tornadoes saw their 2020 football season come to an end last Friday night as they dropped a 47-6 decision to Taylorsville in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs.

Guns, frozen food stolen in Sandtown Seven long guns and some frozen food were taken in a burglary reported this weekend in the Sandtown community.

Man arrested for child pornography A Neshoba County man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography in connection with an Attorney General’s office task force investigation.

County Jail Docket • Tommie Boler, 52, of 100 Cistrunk Rd Lot #22; shoplifting

Police investigating burglary at restaraunt Philadelphia Police are investigating the Thursday evening burglary of a Main Street pizza restaurant where some cash was taken.

Suspects with warrants surrender to deputies One has bonded out after three Neshoba County residents wanted on a controlled substance and child endangerment charges turned themselves in this week.

World War II vet gets standing ovation at polling place After World War II veteran Glen Belenchia voted at Tucker a few weeks ago he received a standing ovation from the poll workers.

Neshoba's Hunter named Mr. Football Neshoba Central’s Jarquez Hunter has been named Mr. Football for Class 5A football.

Fallen Veterans Monument dedicated on Veterans Day The new Fallen Veterans Monument in Dewitt-DeWeese Park was dedicated Wednesday morning on Veterans Day following the annual Veterans Day ceremonies.

Caleb May cruises to victory in judge’s race Caleb E. May took nearly 70 percent of the vote in Neshoba County overtaking incumbent Circuit Judge Brian K. Burns in the Eighth Judicial District last Tuesday.

Stained-glass windows reflect heritage Tucker Elementary School has a unique approach to celebrating its Choctaw heritage and artistry with stained-glass windows inspired by student artwork. 

Christmas Parade floats cut The Philadelphia Christmas Parade will be limited to half of normal float participants due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced Tuesday.