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Mississippi Lottery will begin selling tickets Nov. 25

Thursday, October 17 by Staff Report

The new Mississippi Lottery will start selling scratch-off tickets Nov. 25.That’s the Monday before Thanksgiving, and it’s slightly earlier than expected.The lottery corporation had said for months that the sales probably would begin by early December. The organization announced the start date in a... Read More.

Neshoba County Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery

Wednesday, October 16 by Staff Report

Defendant Made Bomb Threats to Local Schools to Distract Law EnforcementDavid Keith Frazier, 33, of Neshoba County and a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, pled guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves to bank robbery by use of a... Read More.

Newton County School District celebrates “A” grade

Wednesday, October 16 by Staff Report

The Newton County School District is among Mississippi state schools who received an "A" grade for the 2018-2019 school year. In honor of the achievement, a celebration was thrown earlier today at the elementary school that featured a special guest.Mississippi state Superintendent Dr. Carey... Read More.

Blush and Bashful Night of Fun planned in Carthage

Tuesday, October 15 by Staff Report

A Blush and Bashful Night of Fun, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Steel Magnolias, will be held on Thursday October 24 at the old Carthage elementary. Doors will open at 6:30 pm with the movie showing at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 per person.... Read More.

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The Neshoba Bluegrass Reunion concert in Philadelphia

Tuesday, October 15 by Staff Report

As part of The Mississippi Bluegrass Initiative a special bluegrass concert The Neshoba Bluegrass Reunion will be performing at Northside Park in the Neshoba County Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, October 17 at 6 pm. The Pilgrim Family and Alan Sibley and the Magnolia... Read More.

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The Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash Site Monument to be Unveiled

Tuesday, October 15 by Staff Report

The Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash Site Monument came to life due to the many dedicated friends and fans of the band. The Lynyrd Skynyrd Monument Project Board had an idea for a highway marker near the crash site on Hwy 568. It would give fans... Read More.

Tips to keep from becoming a victim of theft (Audio)

Tuesday, October 15 by Staff Report

Neshoba County and the city of Philadelphia have been struck by a recent string of thefts throughout the area. Items have been stolen from both residential and commercial properties. While authorities investigate the crimes, there may be a few ways you can keep from... Read More.

Mississippi burn ban lifted but some county bans remain

Tuesday, October 15 by Staff Report

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says the state burn ban has been lifted because of recent rainfall but some county bans are still in effect.News outlets report Bryant made the announcement Monday after consulting with the Mississippi Forestry Commission.State Forester Russell Bozeman says the department... Read More.

Kicks Picks Week 8 Winner: Pati Edwards

Tuesday, October 15 by Staff Report

Kicks Picks Week 8 caused most of our entrants a lot of anguish, however, two turned in the top submissions.Winning the weekly Tailgate Prize Pack from Wheel In Grocery of Carthage in the tiebreaker is Pati Edwards, of Kosciusko.She edged Scott Lindsey, also of... Read More.

ECCC 2019 Homecoming Celebration, Honorees

Monday, October 14 by Staff Report

East Central Community College in Decatur will recognize four outstanding alumni during the 2019 Homecoming celebration scheduled Thursday, Oct. 17.Randy Cleveland of Fort Worth, Texas, retired Vice President Americas of ExxonMobil Corporation, and Linda Kelly Shepard of Carthage, retired Leake County Chamber of Commerce... Read More.

sexual battery and other arrests in Leake/Attala County

Monday, October 14 by Staff Report

Quincey D Brown, 23, 2158 Attala Road, Sallis, possession of meth, Attala Co. Sheriff’s Dept.Eric S DeWitt, 42, 804 Herrin Street, Clarksdale, driving under the influence (DUI) 1st offense, no insurance, no driver’s license, Attala Co. Sheriff’s Dept.Richard P Ford, 51, 3666 AR 5112,... Read More.

Four Louisiana Businessmen Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bribery of Former MDOC Commissioner and Kemper County Sheriff

Monday, October 14 by Staff Report

Kemper County Sheriff Commended for Working Undercover with Federal AuthoritiesFour Louisiana businessmen pled guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate to conspiring to pay bribes to former Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) Commissioner Christopher B. Epps and current Kemper County Sheriff James Moore... Read More.