A Hattiesburg man faces charges here for an alleged burglary in the McDonald community that is reportedly part of a crime spree he went on earlier this month starting in South Mississippi and ending in Starkville, the authorities say.

Political speaking gets underway this morning at the 134th edition of the Neshoba County Fair with a host of local officials before Thursday’s appearance by Gov. Tate Reeves closes the political slate.

Tribal Vice Chief Ronnie Henry, Sr., right, administers the Ceremonial Oath of Office to Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben as his wife, TaRita, holds the Bible and his children, Brodie, Eden and Selah, look on.

Philadelphia aldermen accepted a $357,400 bid to install handicap-accessible restrooms at the Booker T. Washington gym.

• A Momit Abi Bell, 40, of 421 Bouge Chitto; hold for investigations

Maggie Taylor, Neshoba County’s Distinguished Young Women representative, finished in the Top 10 in competition in Meridian last week.

A Louisville man was arrested Monday evening and is the last of four suspects believed to be involved in an alleged conspiracy to smuggle contraband into the Neshoba County Detention Center, the authorities said.

A large amount of narcotics were recovered from a known drug dealer after a traffic stop earlier this month, the authorities said.

A Collinsville woman was arrested on drug charges after being pulled over in a vehicle reported stolen out of Leak County, the authorities said.

An Express Oil Change is expected to be open this December where radio station WHOC was on Beacon Street. 

A hit-and-run accident last week on Highway 19 south that left a man dead is being investigated by state and local law enforcement authorities.

The Philadelphia Police Department is getting a new home.

There are many traditions that make the Neshoba County Fair special, but one of the local favorites starts very early Saturday morning with the 43rd Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon. 

Three people were arrested for possession of over half an ounce  of methamphetamine after a Poplar Avenue drug bust on Friday, the authorities said. 

Eleven young ladies will compete for the Miss Neshoba County Fair title on Monday night at the Grandstand.

One suspect remains at large after three others were caught in connection with a conspiracy to smuggle contraband into the Neshoba County Detention Center, authorities say.

Nalani LuzMaria Thompson was crowned the 2023 Choctaw Indian Princess Wednesday night.

Choctaw Indian Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben gave the official welcome Wednesday evening on the opening night of the 73rd Choctaw Indian Fair.

• Dbias Tyrell Barber, 31, of 7053 Hwy 80, Morton; indictment

Stallo native La’Shonia Rush White, daughter of Sgt. Eugene and Mrs. Eddie Lee Rush, was promoted this spring by the Army Surgeon General and Commander,