Kristien “Krissy” Long, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Neshoba Central Elementary, experienced a heartwarming surprise on Wednesday during an assembly celebrating the school’s seven-year A rating success.
Philadelphia, Neshoba County, and Tribal schools will be closed on Wednesday.
A gas truck that slid off the road blocking the roadway on Highway 19 North this morning took about an hour to dislodge, authorities say as they warn motorists to avoid leaving their houses if possible.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade was held on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia native and country music sensation Michael Hardy, or HARDY as he is known, was part of Gov. Tate Reeves' inaugural festivities on Tuesday night.
• Hazel Abear, 25, of 107 Alexander Ave; false pretense
A caller posing as a deputy sheriff is asking people to send money to settle outstanding legal matters, Sheriff Eric Clark warns.
A California pair on their way to Meridian was arrested with marijuana and meth during a traffic stop here near Hardee’s earlier this week.
A string of car burglaries in the Hope community are being investigated where masked juveniles wearing hoodies are suspected.
Aldermen approved paying Perry Construction $37,810 for bathroom renovation work at the Booker T. Washington Gymnasium.
The theme for this year’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade is “A Celebration for the Whole Community” which emphasizes inclusivity, encouraging everyone, regardless of their background or race to join the festivities.
In-car computers for Sheriff’s deputies were approved last week by the Board of Supervisors at a cost of $112,628.
More arrests are expected in a shoplifting scheme involving juveniles where seven long rifles were stolen from a Philadelphia pawn shop.
The Philadelphia Neshoba County Arts Council will be presenting the hit Broadway Musical “Into the Woods” in the Historic Ellis Theater this month.
Memphis-based Baptist Memorial Health Care and Anderson Regional Health System of Meridian have finalized a merger, which was initiated with a shared mission agreement signed on Oct. 18, 2023.
Three Newton County juveniles, two of whom will be tried as adults, have been arrested and charged in connection with a scheme to steal firearms from a local pawn shop.
• De'Anthony E Bennett, 21, of 2122 Neely Town Rd, Preston; disturbance of family
No foul play is suspected in a trailer fire in the Linwood community over the weekend, Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark said.
A Neshoba County woman was arrested and charged in connection with a burglary near the Pearl River community last week.
The 17-year-old male suspect involved in a car chase with law enforcement on Christmas night remains in a Jackson hospital with what is currently believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Philadelphia Police Chief Eric Lyons said.
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