Author: Staff Report

In the last 10 days, at least 8 drivers license stations across Mississippi have been closed because of staff shortages. The Philadelphia location was closed twice in the last few days for that reason. Philadelphia resident Dori Dixon said she was disappointed after arriving Thursday... Read More.

Registration is currently underway for East Central Community College’s July Term for courses on the campus in Decatur, as well as the Philadelphia-Neshoba County Career-Technical Center. Registration can be done online at www.eccc.edu, or students can receive assistance by calling 601-635-6205 or emailing Read More.

Eighteen airports in Mississippi will receive federal money to make improvements, including rehabilitation of some runways. Several Mississippi airports received airport infrastructure grants through the Airport Improvement Program on Monday. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced $4.8 million in grants from the U.S. Department of... Read More.

The Kemper County Sheriff's Department has made two arrests in a recent burglary case. Kemper County Sheriff James Moore says a cash register and ATM were taken in a break-in at Preston general Store June 17. Moore says Joe White and Tykeal Petty were in custody... Read More.

Michael L Pickett, 43, 616 56th Ave, Philadelphia, driving under the influence (DUI) 1st offense Pierce Breeken, 25, 11190 Road 610, Philadelphia, possession of paraphernalia Elizabeth Daniels, 53, 10361 Road 567, Philadelphia, disturbing the peace Lynnita King, 29, 11800 Hwy 16 W, Philadelphia, harassing and threatening phone... Read More.