Mars Hill Church of God in Christ will be celebrating 100 years of ministry with a three-day Centennial Celebration, July 21 - 23. Friday Night’s Service will be our “Back Home’ Praise and Worship Service starting at 7:00 p.m.

Introducing Christopher S. Boyette, M.D! He graduated from St. George’s and begins his one year residency this month in anesthesia at Capital Health in Trenton, New Jersey. He graduated magna cum laude from medical school. His extremely proud Philadelphia parents are Shawn and Gloria Leader.

Jonni Myers’ favorite part of cooking is being able to sit down and enjoy a meal with her family. 

Homecoming and Revival at Crossroad Baptist Church just off of Deemer Road. Begins June 25-28.

June 5 was an extremely important date for Max and Virginia West. They celebrated 68 years of marriage! They raised a family in Philadelphia and are now enjoying their grandchildren. Congratulations to this special couple!

Brittany Winstead’s favorite aspect of cooking is being able to sit down with her family and friends to eat with them and hang out. 

The 5th Wednesday Bridge Club met at the Holland House on May 31st for lunch and bridge. As usual, everything looked lovely with tables set with china and centerpieces of fresh garden flowers, and white linen napkins in napkin rings at each place.

Kelli Jones says the best part of cooking is being able to make things with her children and teaching them how to make tasty dishes. 

The First United Methodist Church held its Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2023 on May 21 during the Sunday morning worship. The students wore their caps and gowns and participated in the actual service. 

Neshoba County’s newest resident, Luca William Parsons, made his debut into the world on Friday, May 12, just in time for Mother’s Day! Luca weighed 9lb. 7oz. of pure love. His very happy parents are Cade and Eliza Lauderdale Parsons. His big brother is Arlo who is adapting to his new role as big brother very nicely! Congratulations!

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Philadelphia Lady Tornadoes Junior High cheerleaders! These are the girls who will be cheering for the Lady Tornadoes during the next season:

Kendall Grisham’s favorite part of cooking is getting to spend precious time with her family and taking a break from her busy, fast-paced schedule of working and watching her daughters play softball. 

May 1st was “Mama” Neda Byars’ 93rd birthday! Lately she has spent 3 nights a week at Northside Park watching her great grandchildren play ball. She can also be observed practicing with Ty.

Melonie Washington’s favorite aspect of cooking is being able to put effort into something she loves while relieving stress. 

The Neshoba Central High School Class of 1963 will celebrate their 60th anniversary with a class reunion on June 3, 2023 at the Shriner's Lodge on Highway 15. For further details on the reunion, please call Ruth Whitehead (601-416-1053), Ann Ethredge (601-562-4851) or Barbara Dunn (601-416-4584).

Leake Academy senior Maggie Alexander placed 9th out of 3,000 participants in the AIMS Archery All Star Meet recently.

For Debra Yates, her favorite part of cooking is serving people and watching everyone enjoy the dishes she creates. 

Congratulations to Kara Edwards! She is the recipient of the first indigenous Air and Space Law Scholarship awarded by the University of Mississippi Center for Air and Space Law.

Angela Boatner’s favorite part of cooking is challenging herself with new dishes while serving others. 

Three seniors from Neshoba Central High School's softball team signed with Holmes Community College to play as Lady Bulldogs in the fall. Elleigh Willis, Annaleigh Jones, and Reese Page are looking forward to joining the Lady Bulldogs.  The three were outstanding members of the Rockets softball team. Congratulations!