Author: Ashleigh Fortenberry

Neshoba General Hospital employees showed their gratitude to some local groups.Sixteen businesses and organizations in Philadelphia have donated food to the facility since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak.A statement was issued Thursday by Annette Watkins, Director of Public Relations and Marketing:"Neshoba General Hospital,... Read More.

Neshoba County sees a significant increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19.On Monday, the county reported 73 cases of coronavirus. As of today, the county is reporting 102 cases, nearly 30 new cases since the beginning of the week.Also, the county is reporting its first... Read More.

Monday was officially “Paint the Town Red Day” in Philadelphia.Neshoba General Hospital and the Community Development Partnership encouraged residents and businesses to participate in symbolism that is popping up all around the nation. Red ribbons are placed on doors, mailboxes and trees around town.... Read More.

A second person has died in Neshoba County due to COVID-19.As of today, 73 people in Neshoba County have tested positive for coronavirus. Mayor James Young said the community is heartbroken over the two lives lost in the last week. He said he personally... Read More.

Neshoba County has reported its first COVID-19 death.There have been 39 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county so far. 220 people have been tested for the virus at Neshoba General Hospital. 28 of those tests have been positive. The other positive results have... Read More.

The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department charged a Carthage man with multiple felonies involving a 15-year old child.Sheriff Eric Clark said Joshua Jones, a registered sex offender, was charged with possessing photographs of minors under the age of 16 while engaged in sexual conduct and... Read More.

Philadelphia's highly anticipated Ham Jam Festival has officially been postponed.The event was originally scheduled to happen April 17 and 18, but was rescheduled for May 8th and 9th, as the coronavirus outbreak worsened. Now the festival has been postponed until further notice.Each year, during... Read More.