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First WNV case for 2019 reported in Mississippi

Friday, July 12 by Staff Report

The Mississippi State Department of Health Thursday reported its first human case of West Nile virus in 2019. The reported case is in Smith County.In 2018, Mississippi had 50 WNV cases and no deaths. The first case was reported in mid-July.“This first case of... Read More.

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Leake County Libraries dial-a-story “Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep” read by Mrs. Gloria Alford

Friday, July 12 by Staff Report

Leake County Libraries dial-A-Story for this week is “Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep” by Eric Barclay. Special guest reader is former educator, Mrs. Gloria Alford. You can hear this week’s story by dialing 601-267-7208 June 11, 2019 through June 18, 2019 . Dial-a-story is... Read More.

ECCC Holds 2019 High School Equivalency Graduation

Friday, July 12 by Staff Report

Thirty students received their High School Equivalency diplomas during ceremonies July 9 at East Central Community College in Decatur. Those receiving HSE diplomas were (front row, from left) Datola Ealy of Forest, Morgan Slack of Louisville, Harley Sellers of Bay Springs, Genesis Robinson of... Read More.

Griffis elected to Board of Directors of Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association

Friday, July 12 by Staff Report

Bill Griffis has been elected to serve as Chairman Elect of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association (MADA).Griffis is the owner of Griffis Motors in Philadelphia. Griffis previously served on the Board of Directors prior to being elected to the... Read More.

Mississippi’s Distinguished Young Woman Named 1st Runner-Up in National Competition

Friday, July 12 by Staff Report

Mississippi has once again proven that it is home to some of the most talented and accomplished young women in the nation.Lori Feng of Starkville, Miss. was named 1st runner-up on July 6th at the 2019 Distinguished Young Woman of America Finals which were... Read More.

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Elisah Monique Jimmie crowned 65th Choctaw Indian Princess

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff Report

Newly Elected Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben opened the 70th Annual Choctaw Fair Wednesday. Eleven young ladies were hoping to be crowned the new Choctaw Indian Princess, Sydni Tangle passed her crown to the 65th Choctaw Indian Princess Elisah Monique Jimmie.Elisah Monique Jimmie is the... Read More.

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Philadelphia native Danielle Cole named EMCC assistant women’s basketball coach

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff Report

Philadelphia native Danielle Cole has been named assistant women's basketball coach at East Mississippi Community College, announced by EMCC head women's coach Sharon Thompson.A former all-state player at East Central Community College, Cole spent last season as an assistant women's basketball coach at Pensacola... Read More.

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Citizens Bank CEO Greg McKee appointed Chairman of Mississippi Bankers Association

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff Report

Greg McKee has been elected Chairman of the Mississippi Bankers Association for 2019-2020. Under McKee’s leadership since 2002, The Citizens Bank has grown into a great bank. Now he will lead Mississippi to becoming a great state for banking.“We can’t think of any better... Read More.

ECCC Students Place in National SkillsUSA Competition

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff Report

East Central Community College Career & Technical Education students received numerous awards during the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competition held June 24-28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. More than 16,000 people, including students, teachers and business partners from all 50 states, Puerto... Read More.

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70th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair Main Stage Entertainment

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff Report

The 70th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair Main Stage Entertainment.Thursday, July 11, 2019 8:30pm - Brothers OsborneFriday, July 12, 2019 8:30pm - Chris JansonSaturday, July 13, 2019 8:30pm - Frank FosterTickets are available at the Pearl River Resort Welcome Center. Tickets can also be purchased at all Choctaw... Read More.

Choctaw Indian Fair – Iron Warrior Competition

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff Report

Choctaw Indian Fair presents its Iron Warrior event. Iron Warrior starts today at 1 pm. Iron Warrior runs Thursday - Saturday 1 pm - 6 pm (5 pm on Saturday.)Iron Warrior has 8 competition events for men and women. The events will include farmer's... Read More.

Local bowler qualifies for national tournament

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff Report

Philadelphia’s Allie Williams will be taking her bowling talents to Detroit. The 15-year-old qualified for the Junior Gold Championships, the premier bowling tournament for the top youth bowlers in the country. Winners from each age division earn scholarship money as well as a... Read More.