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Fresh look for state planetarium before 2023 reopening

JACKSON (AP) — A planetarium in Mississippi’s capital city is undergoing renovations and is expected to reopen at the end of 2023 with a fresh look and more extensive exhibits. more

10/20/21

Flowers, not fungi, growing throughout Southern woods

Weird things are popping up in the woods this time of year, including one of the most amazing of all: a pale white, see-through parasitic plant that looks like a mushroom but is actually a close relative of blueberries. more

By FELDER RUSHING | 10/20/21

Of Local Interest

Neshoba County 4-H will be hosting a Spooky Species Costume Contest at 5:30 p.m. on October 28, 2021 at the Neshoba County Coliseum at 12000 HWY 15 N, Philadelphia, MS 39350 more

10/20/21

Just Among Friends

A precious baby boy arrived on October 12 much to the joy of his parents, Eddie and Kelly George Young, who had been eagerly awaiting his birth. more

By MARIANNE ENOCHS | 10/20/21

Ward credits parents with love of cooking

Marsha Ward credits her love of cooking to her mother, Mary Fortenberry, and her late father, Herman Fortenberry. more

By COLEMAN EAKES | 10/20/21

Getting your yard in order is ‘mulch’ ado about nothing

Nothing duller than talking about mulch, but there are different approaches to this big deal in the garden. And in this season of deciding what to do with falling tree leaves, now is a good time to bring it up, so here goes, I’ll keep it uncomplicated. more

By FELDER RUSHING | 10/13/21

Of Local Interest

Amazing Grace Church 334 Front Ave, Philadelphia, MS 39350 is hosting a building fund fundraiser. Donations are welcome more

10/13/21

September 2021 Rotary Students of the Month

The Rotary Club of Philadelphia was honored to present three of our high school students as the September 2021 Student of the Month. Left to right: more

10/13/21

Just Among Friends

Congratulations to Bishop Clifton and May Jones who celebrated 55 years of marriage on September1! Their children and grandchildren were so happy to help them remember this very special day. more

By MARIANNE ENOCHS | 10/13/21

‘Pam Bam’ loves to travel and cook

Pamela Hunter is the owner and operator of Pam Bam’s Famous Soul Food, a food truck that is well-known and loved throughout Philadelphia. more

By COLEMAN EAKES | 10/13/21

Of Local Interest

Amazing Grace Church 334 Front Ave, Philadelphia, MS 39350 is hosting a building fund fundraiser. Donations are welcome. more

10/6/21

ECCC Homecoming Court announced

East Central Community College has announced members of the 2021 Homecoming Court who were selected during elections held recently on the Decatur campus more

10/6/21

Circus comes to town

Circus clowns Randy Zerbini (pink) and Andy Zerbini (blue) perform a comedy skit where they don't speak and only communicate with a whistle in their mouth and various props they use throughout their performance as part of the Zerbini Family Circus in Philadelphia last week. more

10/6/21

Just Among Friends

It was a marvelous Maroon Friday for Shane and Katelyn Reed in Starkville on September 24, but it had nothing to do with the MSU Bulldog football game that weekend. more

By MARIANNE ENOCHS | 10/6/21

From left, Wyatt Savell, Madelynn Savell, Patrick Savell, Hunter Herrington, Jessica Savell and Hadley Savell.

Savell family inspired by Cajun cuisines

Jessica Savell and her husband Patrick love trying new things in the kitchen when they cook for their four children. more

By SARAH KATHRYN WATKINS | 10/6/21

The ECCC Wall O’ Sound Marching Band performs during halftime of the football game against Jones College on Sept. 16.

ECCC’s Wall O’ Sound ‘electrifying’ fans this year

The 125-member East Central Community College Wall O’ Sound Marching Band is back on the field this fall entertaining fans with an “electrifying” halftime show. more

By SCHOOL REPORTS | 9/29/21

Of Local Interest

Cook's Chapel United Methodist Church on Hwy. 491 will have Homecoming services Sunday, Oct. 3 with lunch immediately following the service. Rev. Davey Wilkinson will be delivering the message. more

9/29/21

Amelia Ruth Henson and Austin Reid Rowell united in marriage May 29

Amelia Ruth Henson and Austin Reid Rowell were united in marriage at three o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Philadelphia. Dr. Dan Howard officiated the ceremony. more

9/29/21

Just Among Friends

A huge Thank You to Mattie Hudson who donated a check for $500 to Philadelphia High School! She is a local State Farm Agent who likes to give back to her community. We appreciate her supporting our school so much. more

By MARIANNE ENOCHS | 9/29/21

Prince’s country cooking came from mom

Pamela Prince enjoys cooking classic country food. more

By SARAH KATHRYN WATKINS | 9/29/21