The rich Choctaw cultural heritage will be on full display as 13 lovely young Chahta Ohoyo (Choctaw women) will vie for the esteemed title of Choctaw Indian Princess during the opening night of the 74th Choctaw Indian Fair on Wednesday, July 10.

Philadelphia native and businesswoman Pat Thomasson has been elected chairman of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC).

A man and woman were arrested last week with drugs and a stolen firearm after they were pulled over on Highway 15 South inside the city limits.

Philadelphia High School’s MaKenzie Willis joined other gifted students from across the state at last month’s African American Youth of Mississippi Excelling (AAYME) camp. 

• Terrance L Alexander, 45, of 1102 Jackson; driving under the influence 1st offense, no driver's license

Six new inductees join East Central Community College Student Hall of Fame. 

The Miss Black Neshoba County and Little Miss Black Neshoba County pageants were held Saturday at the Westside Community Center. 

United Way of East Mississippi’s annual school supply and uniform drive, “Stuff the Bus,” will take place on July 12 at Walmart.

A joint training and shooting competition among local law enforcement was held on Saturday.

Two Walnut Grove men were arrested and charged after leading Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase through town that ended in a Leake County marsh earlier this month.

A new four-way stop will be installed at the intersection of Carver Avenue and Adams Street to limit speeding due to the children in the area.

A Carthage man was arrested and charged with kidnapping after allegedly holding a woman against her will in a motel room here last week.

Two longtime friends and co-authors, Dekota Cheatham and Krissy Long, are excited to launch their latest book, “Watson Goes Fishing,” at their Second Annual Poodle Party.

Pearl River Resort is gearing up celebrate 30 years of gaming and entertainment excellence with live concernts, promotions and fireworks. 

Greer’s Barbershop celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday. The event was held in loving memory of Mr. Robert “Sleepy” Greer.

Weyerhaeuser recently donated a load of lumber to East Central Community College for use in a new Football Weight Room Facility being constructed near Warrior Hall on the Decatur campus. 

• Leanna Bell, 20, of 100 Bell Rd; contempt of court

Crossroads Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Sunday, June 30, 2024, with Bro. Charles Robinson presenting the message at 11:00 am.

The Board of Supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding with MDOT on Monday, authorizing the closure of the northbound lane access from Highway 19 to County Road 2238. 

Two men were arrested on drug charges  last week after a deputy discovered they had outstanding warrants during a traffic stop in Neshoba County.