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Choctaw Indian Fair announces 2024 entertainment lineup
CHOCTAW, Miss. – (April 03, 2024) – The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians proudly announces
the 74th edition of the Choctaw Indian Fair on July 10-13, 2024. Enjoy four days of fun, Native American social celebrations, cultural activities, Tribal arts and crafts, demonstrations and exhibits,... Read More.
Reformation Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser to be held Saturday, May 4th
The Reformation Volunteer Fire Department will host a fundraiser on May 4, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. at 3749 Reformation Rd, Carthage, MS.
Attendees can enjoy a $12 chicken plate meal including a leg quarter, sides, dessert, and a drink.
Activities include auctions, a cake walk,... Read More.
Eller Wins Republican Nomination in 2nd District
A light turnout at the polls Tuesday as voters in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District chose Ron Eller as the Republican nominee to challenge Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson in November. Eller got about three-fourths of the vote to beat Andrew Scott Smith in the runoff.
Local Firefighter and Police Officer Completes Fire Investigator Training
Wes Brown, a firefighter at Carthage Fire Department and part-time officer at Carthage Police Department, recently finished the 80 hour fire investigator training course at Mississippi State Fire Academy. Brown is now the Fire Investigator for the City of Carthage.
Carthage Police Chief, Billy McMillan... Read More.
Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
Calling all Mississippi Songwriters and music lovers!
Applications for the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year are now available. Applications will be open through April 30th.
Submit your ORIGINAL song for the chance to be one of fifteen select finalists to perform in this year’s show... Read More.
Three People Shot in Neshoba County, One With Shotgun
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Three people were shot Friday evening in Neshoba County. At least one of the people was shot with a shotgun. The shooting happened when a brother and sister were arguing with a neighbor.
The call was at 7:15 p.m. on County Rd. 402, near... Read More.
Man Threatens to Kill Mother, Other Relatives
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A man threatened to kill his mother, himself, and all of her grandkids, according to police radio traffic Saturday evening.
The dispatcher said the mother had called 911 just before 5:30 p.m. saying the 27-year-old man had a history of mental illness, but she... Read More.
The 2024 Picking 35 map is here
The 2024 Picking 35 map is here.
The map includes the list of all participating yard sales and locations covering territory on Highway 35 from Vaiden to Forest.
The event is Saturday, April 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information call The Main Street... Read More.
