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Newton fires police chief

Thursday, January 23 by Staff Report

The city of Newton has fired its long-time police chief. Harvey Curry, who had served as chief since the year 2000, was terminated at Tuesday night's board of aldermen meeting.Newton city attorney, Brian Mayo, confirmed Curry's termination.Mayo says Curry was relieved of duty and... Read More.

Community Development Awards Program recognizes volunteers

Wednesday, January 22 by Staff Report

Members of Neshoba County were recognized for their outstanding service at the 2019 Community Awards Program on Tuesday night at the Neshoba County Coliseum. The annual event is sponsored by the Neshoba County Extension Service and the Community Development Partnership.Austin Ainsworth, MSU - Neshoba... Read More.

State senator wants to amend the Mississippi constitution

Wednesday, January 22 by Staff Report

A bill to remove the electoral vote requirement for the office of governor was assigned to two Senate committees Monday.If adopted by lawmakers, this bill would provide voters the final say in choosing who becomes the governor of Mississippi.State Sen. David Blount introduced Senate... Read More.

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Dozens of donors participate in Neshoba Co. blood drive

Wednesday, January 22 by Staff Report

Dozens of folks visited the mobile unit parked in front of Neshoba General Hospital hoping to donate their blood, Tuesday. Emergency Room Director Dr. John Boyles said it's so important for people to donate blood when they can, because so many depend on it.“It's... Read More.

Three armed robbers caught on camera at Dollar General

Wednesday, January 22 by Staff Report

The Louisville Police Department has released photos captured by surveillance cameras of the three suspects wanted for the armed robbery of the Dollar General, Friday night.Chief Sean Holdiness said the unknown suspects fled the scene in what is believed to be an older... Read More.

Leake Academy Splits Games with Heritage Academy

Tuesday, January 21 by Staff Report

The Leake Academy Basketball teams traveled to Heritage Academy in Columbus tonight for MAIS District basketball action. The Leake Academy girls came away with a another big win but it was the Heritage Boys winning big over the Leake Academy Boys. The Lady Rebels... Read More.

Neshoba Central’s Cody Killen among 19 public school Leaders appointed to Administrator Advisory Council

Tuesday, January 21 by Staff Report

Last year, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann vowed to seek input from Mississippi’s public educators when considering legislation impacting public schools. To help him fulfill the promise, Hosemann named 19 public school leaders from across the State to an Administrator Advisory Council today.“For Mississippi to... Read More.

Two local Dollar General stores robbed at gunpoint

Tuesday, January 21 by Staff Report

The Louisville police department is looking for three suspects who robbed the Dollar General on East Main Street Friday night. The suspects robbed the clerk at gunpoint. All three wore masks and left with an undisclosed amount of money.On Sunday night, Dollar General... Read More.

Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department searching for suspect

Monday, January 20 by Staff Report

The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in an attempted robbery on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Arlington Dollar General.The pictures below show the black hoodie and sweat pants that were discarded as they fled the area.The sweat pants have bleach spots... Read More.

Former Mississippi Corrections Officer Sentenced to Prison for Excessive Force

Monday, January 20 by Staff Report

Shelley Griffith, 29, a former Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) officer, was sentenced in Jackson, Mississippi, by Chief U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan II of the Southern District of Mississippi to serve 70 months in prison for her role in assaulting an inmate... Read More.

Registration Underway for ECCC’s Spring Intensive II Terms

Monday, January 20 by Staff Report

Registration is underway at East Central Community College in Decatur for Spring 2020 Intensive Term II on-campus and online courses.The last day to register for Spring 2020 Intensive Term II on-campus courses is Thursday, Feb 27. Classes begin on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and end... Read More.

Ruthie of Philadelphia Wins $2,000 on Easy Money scratch-off

Monday, January 20 by Staff Report

Ruthie M. of Philadelphia won $2,000 off a winning Easy Money scratch-off game purchased at Nance’s Northside Shortstop in Philadelphia.Mississippi started selling scratch-off lottery tickets in 2019.January 30, 2020, Powerball and Mega Millions tickets go on sale.