Hunter Education Class in Carthage

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is sponsoring a Hunter Education Class in Carthage on Monday, August 19, Tuesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 22.  Class will begin at 5 pm each night and last until 9:30 pm. The class will be... Read More.
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Arrest Made in Philadelphia Armed Robbery

A 17-year old has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police Chief Julian Greer said, “On Thursday, August 15 around 1pm, the Philadelphia Police Department received a 911 call regarding an armed robbery that had occurred at The Spot convenience... Read More.
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Extreme heat causes concerns for elderly

As temperatures continue to climb, heat exhaustion is becoming a real concern, particularly in the elderly. A 74-year-old Winston County woman, who was mowing her lawn, suffered an apparent heart attack Monday. According to the coroner, she had preexisting conditions, but died due to the... Read More.
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ECCC Men’s Basketball Hosting Elite Camp Aug. 24

The East Central Community College men’s basketball program is hosting an Elite Camp for 9th through 12th grade players Saturday, Aug. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Brackeen-Wood Gym on the campus in Decatur. The cost is $35 per player. The ECCC Men’s Basketball Elite... Read More.
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Foster backs Waller in GOP runoff for Mississippi governor

(AP) — The candidate eliminated from the Republican primary for Mississippi governor is endorsing former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. for the party nomination. State Rep. Robert Foster on Tuesday announced his support of Waller, who's competing with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves... Read More.
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New Business in Philadelphia

Philadelphia celebrated the opening of a new business on Tuesday. The Medical Store opened just a month ago in the Canal Place Shopping Center. Employees celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. With one successful location already in Meridian, store owners realized there was a great... Read More.
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Extreme heat a factor in death of Winston Co. woman

The Winston County Coroner said a woman has died due to the extreme heat on Monday. Winston County Coroner Scott Gregory said a 74-year-old woman was mowing her yard when she had an apparent heart attack. Gregory says she did have an extensive health history, but... Read More.
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