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NCSD details full health and safety plan for 2020-2021 school year

Local, Neshoba |
Around 3,300 Neshoba County School District students will return to campus on August 5, for the first time since COVID-19 shut down schools in March. Superintendent Dr. Lundy Brantley said all students are urged to come to school with their own masks. Health and safety materials will be provided for staff and administration. “We do have for every one of our staff members the opportunity for a... Read More.

Philadelphia students and parents conclude three-day protest for quality education

Local, Neshoba |
The concerns of several Philadelphia School District parents and students were voiced this week, during a three day protest at the high school. They are speaking up against a number of problems they said the district has faced in the last few years. “We’re out here because the students wanted to express their voices with the concerns they see here every day on campus. We are trying to make... Read More.
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First Juneteenth celebration held in Neshoba County

Local, Neshoba |
Dozens of people were at the first ever Juneteenth celebration in Neshoba County. The event was held at the old Booker T. Washington football field. Several local vendors and black-owned businesses are participated by providing food, selling t-shirts and much more. Speakers were on hand discussing several topics that impact the black community. One of the organizers Tiffon Moore said some of those topics are finances, African-American history and more.... Read More.

MBCI Chief talks COVID-19 impacts

Local, Neshoba |
As of June 17, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians reported 884 confirmed cases of coronavirus, 58 deaths and 29 hospitalizations. However, the MBCI also reported 588 recoveries within the eight tribal communities. “We want to continue efforts to flatten the curve and also eliminate the number of active cases. We want to not only continue to educate and also provide health care, but also provide the needs of the people, whether its hand... Read More.

Neshoba Central High School holds three night graduation

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Neshoba Central High School held its second night of graduation Thursday evening. Around 70 students participated in the ceremony on the football field. Speeches from seniors and administration were given. Each graduate was given 12 tickets for family and friends to attend and watch from the stands. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 rockets graduation was split into three nights. The ceremonies will conclude tomorrow night. The ceremony is being livestreamed on Facebook for... Read More.
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Neshoba County Animal Hospital holds free rabies clinic

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The Neshoba County Animal Hospital hosted a free rabies clinic in Philadelphia, yesterday. The rabies clinic was part of Love Out Loud Neshoba, the week-long community service event going on now. Elizabeth Frohse from Neshoba County Animal Hospital said several cats and dogs came through the parking lot of the Neshoba Baptist Association to receive their free shot and a bag of treats and goodies, prepared by the folks with Love Out Loud.

Former First Lady of MBCI dies of COVID-19

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 The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians confirmed Friday the death of Lena John Denson on June 11, due to complications from COVID-19. She was the former first lady of the Choctaw tribe. Her husband was Miko Beasley Denson, who served one term as chief. Mrs. Lena, as she was known, was regarded as an important figure in the history of the Choctaw, described as a “strong woman of faith, love and compassion for her... Read More.