Five people were arrested in a meth bust Sunday evening on Highway 16 East across from the VFW.

A Neshoba County man accused of animal cruelty has 60 days to prove he can care for his six dogs.

Neshoba County’s state Sen. Jennifer Branning is headed to a runoff on Nov. 26 in her Supreme Court race.

The Christmas Committee is gearing up for its second annual Hallmark-worthy Hometown Christmas celebration on Dec. 6 downtown.

A Philadelphia liquor store is seeking the identity of two shoplifters.

A Tucker man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for enticement of a minor on the Choctaw Indian Reservation.

The Mississippi 395 bridge over Pinishook Creek will reopen on Monday, and two weeks later, the highway will be shut down again over Mimes Branch to perform a second bridge replacement.

Crews will switch traffic from two lanes to the new four-lane configuration on Highway 19 south of Philadelphia on Friday. The switch had been planned for Wednesday.

• Corbin Apperson, 26, 10150 Rd 442; driving under the influence-1st offense, following too closely, leaving the scene, unattended

Neshoba General Hospital welcomes Giathinh (Alex) Ngo, DO to their medical staff.  Dr. Ngo brings a wealth of experience in pediatrics and will be joining Neshoba Medical Associates – Pediatric Medicine. 

Peggy’s restaurant has been torn down following a year of planning and discussions about a large hole in the roof. 

A Union man was arrested for driving under the influence last week at a safety checkpoint in the Good Hope community off of Road 355.

Crime Stoppers has recognized the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office as the Top Supporting Law Enforcement Agency of the Year. 

Richard Cooney spent 13 days in Greenville, South Carolina, helping residents clear trees as part of disaster relief efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

The reigning state champion Neshoba Central Big Blue Band placed 7th in this year’s MHSAA/MBA State Marching Championship, held at Pearl High School on Oct. 26. 

A volunteer firefighter deer hunting in the woods near Hope helped Sheriff’s deputies apprehend a wanted man over the weekend. 

On Monday, Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark asked the Board of Supervisors for $268,400 to fix plumbing issues at the county jail.

Four people have been arrested in connection with two shootings Sunday, one of which sent a 16-year-old male to the hospital.

The Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Monday in Dewitt-DeWeese Memorial Park at 11 a.m.

Donald J. Trump took about 80 percent of the vote for president in Neshoba County in Tuesday’s general election.