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Neshoba County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Opens Registration for Cornhole/Kickball Tournament
The Neshoba County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Inc. will host a Cornhole/Kickball Tournament at Northside Park on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
The event promises a day packed with live music, bouncy houses, Dunk-A-Deputy, Food Trucks, Snow Cones, and much more.
Organizers of the event are currently... Read More.
MHP announces July 4 enforcement period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2024 Fourth of July Holiday Enforcement Period Thursday, July 4 at 6:00 a.m. and conclude it on Sunday, July 7 at midnight.
“As we make the plans to celebrate this Independence Day weekend, let’s also commit to making... Read More.
Pearl River Resort celebrates their 30th anniversary
CHOCTAW, MS (July 1, 2024) – Pearl River Resort celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Silver Star Hotel & Casino, which first opened its doors on July 1, 1994.
To commemorate this special day, the Resort is thrilled to announce that this year’s Fourth of... Read More.
Standing Pine Man sentenced for domestic violence assault on Choctaw Indian Reservation
Jackson, Miss. – A Standing Pine man was sentenced to 46 months in in federal prison for a domestic assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
According to court documents, Kendall D. Ben, 31, physically assaulted his girlfriend in the Standing Pine Community of the Choctaw... Read More.
New state laws on school funding, inheritance and alcohol go into effect today
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high school graduation.
A look at some of the other new laws taking effect on July 1:
Medicaid... Read More.
Fight Involving Multiple Families Reported South of Carthage
CARTHAGE, Miss.--A fight happened Saturday night about 8:30 on Kelly Town Rd., south of Carthage.
Once deputies were dispatched they got another call from dispatch saying the fight had escalated and now involved multiple families.
An ambulance was also dispatched.
A woman told dispatch that she had... Read More.
Trailer Comes Off Semi Truck Rig in Neshoba County
PHILDELPHIA, Miss.--A truck driver had a difficult mess to deal with Friday evening just south of Philadelphia. The trailer came off of his semi rig on Hwy. 19.
The driver from Yates told dispatchers the trailer was blocking the northbound side of Hwy. 19.
The Highway... Read More.
Car Hits Tree Near Walnut Grove
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--A car hit a tree shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday, injuring a teenager. But, firefighters had a tough time getting to the scene before of onlookers.
The wreck was on Smith Rd. Just before firefighters got there radio communications indicated four-wheelers were blocking... Read More.
