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First Neshoba Central graduate appointed to U.S. Naval Academy

Saturday, April 11 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Some exciting news out of Philadelphia! Neshoba Central graduate Edwin Carter is celebrating a major honor.The 19-year old is the first Neshoba Central High School graduate to be appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.According to the US Naval Academy website, around... Read More.

La-Z-Boy in Newton County making protective masks

Wednesday, April 8 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

All across Mississippi, folks are coming together making protective masks for health care workers and those who come in close contact with people day after day.La-Z-Boy in Newton County has reopened its doors and joined the efforts of so many others. Sheriff Joedy Pennington... Read More.

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Philadelphia business donates over 3,000 masks in two weeks

Tuesday, April 7 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

What started as a small donation of 50 hand sewn masks to local law enforcement has grown to more than 3,000 masks being donated all over.Rick Luke, co-owner of Faye's in Philadelphia sewed the first mask on March 18. He began the journey... Read More.

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Philadelphia mayor talks shelter in place order

Friday, April 3 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Cities across Mississippi are preparing for the shelter in place order that goes into effect this evening, including Philadelphia.Mayor James Young is encouraging people to remain calm. He says people have been calling his office ever since the governor's order went out, asking questions... Read More.

Boswell media owner talks coronavirus and travel from Europe-VIDEO

Friday, March 13 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Johnny Boswell, owner of Boswell Media is currently in Austria with his family. Austria is just one of the countries included in President Trump’s newly implemented travel ban.“At 2:00 in the morning, our phones started blowing up and we had heard there was no... Read More.

ECCC’s new president talks future

Wednesday, March 11 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Warrior alumnus Dr. Brent Gregory has been named the ninth president of East Central Community College. Dr. Gregory said he is excited to take over the role later this year.“I see this job as something that has the opportunity to take what has been... Read More.

ECCC’S Warrior Hall officially open

Thursday, March 5 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Some exciting news for East Central Community College!Warrior football operations center is officially open after a ribbon cutting ceremony, Thursday. The 12,300ft. facility is compete with locker rooms for players and coaches, meeting rooms, an equipment room, a hydrotherapy pool and more. ECCC President... Read More.

ECCC diesel technology program continues to grow (video)

Thursday, March 5 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

East Central Community College's new diesel technology program in Philadelphia is well into its second semester.According to Community Development Partnership President David Vowell, it's already showing signs of major success. Since kicking off in August 2019, Vowell said the program has grown to include... Read More.

Two arrests made after Neshoba Co. traffic stop

Wednesday, March 4 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

A Neshoba County traffic stop resulted in two arrests Monday night.Sheriff Eric Clark said about 13.7 grams of methamphetamine and 56 grams of marijuana were recovered in the stop on County Road 149 in the Pearl River community.Deputies arrested Jerithan Willis and Jason... Read More.

Local health professionals talk coronavirus

Thursday, February 27 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Mississippi health professionals are keeping an eye on the coronavirus as more cases are confirmed around the country. Neshoba General Hospital Education Director and Emergency Planner Sid Hill said coronavirus is similar to the common cold or flu."First of all at this time,... Read More.

Nine suspects charged in connection with body found in Neshoba Co. pond

Friday, February 21 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Nine people have been charged in connection with the body found in a pond in the Hope community.Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark said the identity of the body is being withheld until positive identification is made. However, along with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation,... Read More.

Philadelphia school bus involved in three-car wreck

Thursday, February 20 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

A Philadelphia school bus was involved in a three car wreck this afternoon.Traffic was backed up both ways on Highway 19 just north of House. An unknown number of students were on the bus. Those students were transported to the school for parents to... Read More.

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