Of local interest

MLK parade

The Annual MLK Parade is set for Saturday, January 13, 2024. The parade will start on Poplar Ave. same route as the Christmas parade. Parade line up starts at 10:00, parade starts at 11:00. The parade theme is "A Celebration for the whole Community." The parade will have bands, school organization participants, Choctaw Indian princess, Beauty & Beaus, as well as churches and community entrants. Deadline for submitting an application is January 8, 2024. Cost for paying participants will be $35. No fee for public school participants. Applications are available at the Neshoba/Philadelphia Library and the Community Development office. The Annual MLK Banquet will be the same day at 6:30PM Sat, January 13, 2024. This event will be held at the Senior Citizens Center located at 100 Burts Dr, Philadelphia, MS. If you need additional information, call 601-479-1370

CHRISTMAS CONCERT   

The Mississippi Mass Choir will present a Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 22 at 8 PM in the Historic Ellis Theater. For ticket information, contact the Ellis Theater Box Office at 601-653-5358 or congressofcountrymusic.org.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE

The Pastor and members of Mt Enon MB Church cordially invite you to an evening of praise and worship. December 23rd at 5PM. Our them is Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Luke 2:11 says "For until you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." Pastor C. Thompson of Pleasant Valley M.B. Church will be our keynote speaker.