Authorities are investigating a burglary at a wireless store last week that could be connected to similar crimes in other jurisdictions, Philadelphia Police Chief Eric Lyons said.

A break-in at the Hope County Store at the beginning of this week is under investigation, according to Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark.

A $2.9 million renovation of the Neshoba General Nursing Home has focused on 72 of the old nursing home rooms.

Crews this week install speed bumps on Poplar Avenue to stop speeding motorists from flying down the residential street.

Mayor James Young says there will be no tax increase as far as the city government is concerned when a new budget goes into effect on Oct. 1.

Three supervisor races, District 1, District 3, and District 4 are headed to runoffs following Tuesday's party primaries, complete but unofficial results show.

A beautification project on the square undertaken by the Neshoba County Republican Women’s group is blooming.

A line to the sewer main on Poplar Avenue was repaired this week causing traffic delays.

A Union man was airlifted to a Jackson hospital after he was involved in a single-vehicle wreck late Thursday afternoon on Highway 19 South near the Bethsaida Community.

State Rep. and Neshoba County Fair Association President Scott Bounds presents the Neshoba County Fair Youth Achievement Award to Donnie and Lisa Luke.

The Philadelphia Sertoma Club held another successful Heart O’ Dixie Triathlon this year.

The city of Philadelphia will hold a public hearing on Aug. 29 to present the tax levy for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.

• Jessie Battle, 34, of 10840 Rd 454; contempt of court

The East Neshoba Fire Protection District has received a change in its rating, dropping from a Class 9 to a Class 8.

An Ehtel man wanted for allegedly stealing a car here was arrested at Roosevelt State Park in Scott County this weekend, authorities say.

Helping people and helping children gain insightful knowledge on fire safety and staying fit is Allen Meely’s inspiration on the Choctaw Fire Department.

Tickets have gone on sale for Dolly Parton’s two concerts at Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music on Aug. 26 at the Ellis Theater in downtown Philadelphia starting at $350.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a drug sting operation conducted online by the Philadelphia Police Department, Chief Eric Lyons said.

A trio of teenagers is facing multiple burglary charges with additional charges pending related to alleged break-ins at multiple Neshoba County Fair cabins along with the wrecking of a Fair Association golf cart, according to Sheriff Eric Clark.

Approximately 200 voters had cast their ballots by 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Neshoba County Coliseum precint for the Republican and Democrat primaries.