FLASHBACKS

December 17, 1943

Mrs. Mittie Kennedy, of the Coldewater community, has just received her first letter from her daughter, Imogene Kennedy, U.S. Army nurse, now held a prisoner by the Japanese at St. Tomas Camp, Philippine Islands.

December 17, 1953

The churches of Philadelphia will take a special offering for the Vicksburg tornado victims, Sunday December 20.

     December 19, 1963    

A group of young people accompanied by the Band Director, Wilbur Smith, attended a State Band Clinic at the Buena Vista Hotel last weekend. 

December 20, 1973

J. Max Kilpatrick of Philadelphia will be among nearly 100 graduating University of Mississippi law school students participating in commencement exercises.

December 21, 1983

Plans have begun for rebuilding the log cabin in Northside Park which was partially destroyed by fire.

December 21, 1993 

The Natchez Passion for Greek Revival opens Jan. 2 at the Neshoba County/Philadelphia Historical Museum.

December 17, 2003

Philadelphians were talking about the recent capture of Saddam Hussein in quick stops and in restaurants Tuesday

December 18, 2013

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is one of 71 projects spanning 42 states  receiving support this year from the USDA.