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Runoff preview: Neshoba County District 4 Supervisor-VIDEO

Monday, August 26 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Neshoba County voters have a few runoffs on Tuesday’s ballot, including District 4 Supervisor. Two republican candidates are going head to head for the position.Nearly 100 votes separated incumbent and President of the Board of Supervisors Allen White and opponent Kevin Wilcher in the... Read More.

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Neshoba Central launches school attendance campaign- VIDEO

Wednesday, August 21 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Mississippi ranks in the top 20 of states with high percentages of chronically absent students. That's according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Education. Neshoba County hopes to fight that trend this year by launching a school attendance campaign.Around 3,300 students are... Read More.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith headed to Philadelphia for ECCC program

Monday, August 19 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

After months of hard work, East Central Community College and its partners are ready to open the brand new diesel technology program, located in Philadelphia, with a ribbon cutting, Friday and a special guest. "Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is committed to being here, so we are... Read More.

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Teen holds convenience store owner at gunpoint

Friday, August 16 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Thursday started out just like any day at The Spot, a very busy convenience store, owned by the Zahid family since 2011. Around 1:00 pm, things took a turn for the worse when a teenager casually walked inside and pulled a gun on the... Read More.

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Neshoba County Sheriff: down to a two man race

Thursday, August 15 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

The next Sheriff of Neshoba County will either be republican Eric Clark or democrat Ken Edwards.“I feel great about it. I want to thank the voters for turning out last night and electing me and helping me get to the next stage. I feel... Read More.

Counterfeit bills circulating in Philadelphia- VIDEO

Thursday, August 15 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

On Tuesday night the Philadelphia Police Department was called to a local gas station where a fake $100 bill was used. The suspect got away, but police are asking all businesses to be on the lookout for bills as large as $100 and as... Read More.

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Sheriff candidates speak at Neshoba County Fair- VIDEO

Wednesday, July 31 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Carter said if he is elected sheriff, he would push for more manpower on the streets. He says he feels good heading into the primary. “It really felt good. After the speech, I met with the crowd and they said Danny you did real well,... Read More.

Lt. Governor candidates speak at the Neshoba County Fair- VIDEO

Wednesday, July 31 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Delbert Hosemann, Shane Quick and Jay Hughes all want to be the next Lt. Governor of Mississippi. The candidates hit the stage at Founder’s Square, sharing ideas and asking for the public's support in the upcoming primary. Hosemann is a republican candidate who has... Read More.

ECCC Day at Neshoba County Fair- VIDEO

Monday, July 29 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Fairgoers took a break from the heat for a special performance from some of East Central Community College’s most talented students.“This is an opportunity for our partnership with Neshoba County officials and the Fair Association that we get a chance for our students... Read More.

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Neshoba Co. Supervisor candidates ready for primary election

Wednesday, July 24 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

Four candidates are hoping to represent District 4 as Supervisor for the next four years. Allen White, Marty Sistrunk, Todd Pilgrim and Kevin Wilcher are all republican candidates, hoping to be elected in the August primary.Allen White is the incumbent and president of the... Read More.

Philadelphia residents react to pro medical marijuana petition

Tuesday, July 23 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

"Mississippians for Compassionate Care" is the organization behind a campaign and petition, hoping to get legalized medical marijuana on the 2020 ballot. Nearly 60,000 people have signed the petition, but not everyone is in support of it."I think it would make things worse... Read More.

United Way takes Stuff the Bus campaign to Neshoba County

Thursday, July 18 by Ashleigh Fortenberry

The United Way of East Mississippi held its 3rd annual collection day in Neshoba County for its month-long Stuff the Bus campaign. The campaign encourages people to donate school supplies, uniforms, and money to supply Philadelphia area students.“You hear children are our future, but... Read More.