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Your Tires and Front End Should Be a Priority Says Simmons in Neshoba Co. Fair Speech

Thursday, August 1 by Chris Davis

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Mississippi's roads need to be maintained and new roads need to be built. Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons says to that effect the Mississippi Dept. of Transportation needs a source of recurring revenue."Businesses save money because we don't have to have their... Read More.

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Boswell Media Sports Announces Broadcast Teams for 2024 Football Season

Thursday, August 1 by Staff Report

Boswell Media Sports is proud to announce another season covering high school and junior college football. The Boswell Media Sports crew will air live broadcasts of Kosciusko, Leake Academy, and Holmes Community College. Local football fans will be able to keep up with their favorite teams... Read More.

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Philadelphia, MS Police Uncover New Info in Long-Standing Missing Persons Case

Thursday, August 1 by Ashlee Davis

The Philadelphia Police Department recently conducted a search at a property on N. Donald Ave., yielding new information in a long-standing missing persons case.Chief Eric Lyons announced that the search provided new information regarding the case, which has been under investigation for several years."We... Read More.

Four people arrested after Leake County drug raid

Thursday, August 1 by Staff Report

Four people are facing charges in Leake County after a raid on a residence north of Carthage. That raid happened Friday, July 26, at approximately 5:30 am on a home on Dorsey Road. It was a a joint operation involving Investigators and Deputies from the Leake... Read More.

American Idol hosting auditions online for Mississippi

Thursday, August 1 by Breck Riley

American Idol is holding auditions in the Magnolia State, sort of. While the music competition auditioned contestants last year at the state fair, this year the show is hosting online auditions. Auditions will be completed via Zoom Monday, Aug. 12. Click HERE to register.

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Jockey’s Death at Neshoba Fair Investigated

Thursday, August 1 by Randy Bell

A jockey who had just won a horse race at the Neshoba County Fair collapsed and died Wednesday. Sheriff Eric Clark says witnesses told him that it happened after the man had posed for photos in the winner’s circle and was walking back to... Read More.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children issues alert for missing Mississippi teen

Wednesday, July 31 by Staff Report

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is seeking the public’s immediate assistance in locating missing 14-year-old, Makayla Parson. On July 25, 2024, Makayla was last seen leaving a residence in Gulfport, Mississippi at approximately 6:30 pm. Makayla is described as 5'5",... Read More.

Southern Speech Causing Problems for AI

Wednesday, July 31 by Randy Bell

Last month we were told that a study of American speech patterns rated the Mississippi accent as the country's "most appealing". Now, the word is that the same Southern drawl that many of us are accustomed to may be the toughest for artificial intelligence to... Read More.

Multiple Public Drunk and Drug Arrests in Neshoba County

Wednesday, July 31 by Staff Report

Neshoba County Fair – Wednesday Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 31 by Ashlee Davis

Presented by Del Taco of Philadelphia, MS NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR Midway open 12pm - 1am. Mitchell Bros. & Sons Amusements. U.S. Post Office, Neshoba County Fair Station, Open 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Exhibit Hall open 8am - 10pm.8am - 11:30am - Check in Dairy Cattle -... Read More.

Current Auburn RB, and Neshoba County native, donates to former school and football program

Tuesday, July 30 by Staff Report

One of the best running backs in college football visited Philadelphia recently to donate to his former school. Auburn's Jarquez Hunter made donations to both Neshoba Central Elementary and to the Rockets football program. “I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received from my community growing... Read More.

State Fair to Run Through Columbus Day This Year

Tuesday, July 30 by Randy Bell

An extra day to enjoy the State Fair this year. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announcing that the fair in Jackson will run from Thursday, October 3rd through Columbus Day, Monday, October 14th. It’s aimed at giving students who don’t have to go to school... Read More.