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Neshoba County man charged with four counts of statutory rape

Friday, January 10 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

A Neshoba County man is behind bars tonight, accused of raping a child under the age of 14.Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark said Donald Jolly was arrested January 7 and charged with four counts of statutory rape. Jolly is being held in the Neshoba... Read More.

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Philadelphia PD searching for armed robbery suspect- VIDEO

Thursday, January 9 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

The Philadelphia Police Department is looking for a suspect in a recent armed robbery. The terrifying incident was caught on store surveillance cameras.The Neshoba Mart, also known as the Spaceway, on Pecan Avenue was robbed in the early morning hours of December 29th. Police... Read More.

Judge Brian Burns sworn into Eighth Circuit Court District

Saturday, January 4 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Friday was a day of celebration at the Newton County Courthouse as Brian Burns was sworn in to serve as Judge for Mississippi’s Eighth Circuit Court District. Burns said he’s ready to get to work.“People have asked me how I am going to approach... Read More.

Mayor shares 2020 goals for The Fair City

Thursday, January 2 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Mayor James Young says 2019 was a successful year for Philadelphia, but he hopes 20-20 is even better. One of his goals for the year is fixing and maintaining the roads.“One of the main things you will see hopefully this year is the bridge... Read More.

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New Year’s superstitions for good luck, fortune and adventure

Wednesday, January 1 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

New Year’s Day is full of superstitions. One of the oldest and well known superstitions is eating black eyed peas and collard greens on New Year’s Day in hopes of good luck during the year.Some folks believe doing laundry on New Year’s Day will... Read More.

New waste disposal site available for Neshoba Co. residents

Tuesday, December 31 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Neshoba County’s former waste disposal site was over 20 years old and eroded by flooding. With help from a Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Grant, totaling more than $17-thousand, the county was able to build a new site for waste disposal."We’ve actually had to... Read More.

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Clark sworn in as Neshoba County sheriff- VIDEO

Monday, December 30 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

It's the beginning of an era in Neshoba County, as newly elected sheriff Eric Clark took the oath of office Monday, surrounded by family and supporters."From this point forward I get to implement some of the changes I want to do. Bring in some... Read More.

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Philadelphia teen punches police officer- VIDEO

Monday, December 30 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

The Philadelphia Police Department said a surprising turn of events led to an officer suffering minor injuries.“The call initially came out as a fight between several females at hill crest apartments. When our officer arrived on scene he determined who they were,” said Captain Dan... Read More.

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Family of missing Philadelphia man asks for help bringing him home- VIDEO

Friday, December 20 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

45-year old Santo Short was reported missing to the Philadelphia Police Department in December after friends and family had not seen or heard from him in several days.“On Thanksgiving, he was dropped off at a house on Loper Street. Nobody has seen or heard... Read More.

Fire destroys Louisville apartment complex- VIDEO

Tuesday, December 3 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

James Gant, his wife and grandchild were sleeping inside their Louisville apartment Tuesday morning when the fire started."My wife got up to use the bathroom. It had to have been after 5:00. She called me so I got up. And I looked and saw... Read More.

Philadelphia holds annual Christmas parade- VIDEO

Monday, December 2 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Santa Claus and his friends rode into Philadelphia along with more than 100 floats in the annual Christmas parade. Main Street President Elizabeth Frohse and Executive Director Tim Moore said the parade is highly anticipated every year.“It’s December 2nd, the beginning of the Christmas... Read More.

Grant makes way for wheelchair lift installation at Neshoba Co. Coliseum- VIDEO

Monday, November 25 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Major construction updates are coming to the Neshoba County Coliseum, thanks to a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant provided by the Mississippi Development Authority.With the grant, the board of supervisors will have a wheelchair lift installed from the concourse level to the floor level... Read More.