Gov. Tate Reeves mentioned more than once during his tour of the newly-renovated historic Ellis Theatre last Tuesday how impressed he was and the huge impact the work will have on economic development. 

Dr. Lundy Brantley, who led the Neshoba County School District to an “A” accountability grade last year that district officials have called “historic,” announced his retirement Friday as superintendent of education.

John Fulton Burt, 97, known affectionately as Papa John, was remembered Thursday as a loving father and grandfather and a man who left his mark on his community with his good deeds, his kind heart and Godly example.

A California film company was in Philadelphia for three days last week, working on a documentary film about one of the Civil Rights activist leaders of the early 1960s who worked in Mississippi and Alabama.

The Mississippi Economic Council is bringing its Roadshow to Philadelphia and the historic Ellis Theatre next week.

Four adults were arrested and charged with drug trafficking after they were found with 36 grams of meth in a vehicle earlier this month, authorities said.

Neshoba County Schools Superintendent Dr. Lundy Brantley announced his retirement Friday and will enter the private sector, school officials say.

Choctaw Indian Chief Cyrus Ben says he plans to continue building upon the Tribe’s achievements in his first term as he announced his intention this week to run for a second term. 

Jake Myers, 12, gets his hat autographed by HARDY last Wednesday. 

Princess Ru’ Emi Foster is seen as a living miracle by her family since she was born months ago with only half a heart. 

A Neshoba County woman was denied bond following her arrest in connection with the shooting death of her boyfriend last week, the authorities said.

Two Union brothers arrested with a car full of guns were among those rounded up during a “saturation detail” over the weekend by the Nehsoba County Sheriff’s Office.

The city of Philadelphia continues to see an increase in its sales tax collections, according to figures from the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

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The Neshoba County Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated Tree Planting Week with third grade students in local schools this February. 

Maggie Taylor said the Distinguished Young Woman competition was a fun experience that took a ton of preparation, and she is looking forward to making new friends at the state competition in July. 

A group of engaged Forestdale residents assisted in the arrest of a Georgia man who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase through town in a stolen vehicle Monday and crashed in their community east of town, the authorities said.

A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with a pair of assaults that were part of a rampage reported on Friday night that included a shooting on Highway 15, the authorities said.

Youth Leader Julia Riley at the Historic Mt. Zion United Methodist Church said she couldn’t be more proud of her youth for their efforts to recognize the importance of Black History Month.