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Photo: Cadence Raine Nickey crowned 2022 Choctaw Indian Princess
Cadence Raine Nickey was crowned the 2022 Choctaw Indian Princess Wednesday night.
Other pageant winners were:
1st Runner-Up: Kyla Farmer
2nd Runner-Up: Catherine Jim
Miss Congeniality: Jordan Mack
Photogenic: Tayla Willis.
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Lookout for an Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in Neshoba
Wednesday, 7/13/22
6:11 a.m. - Neshoba Law Enforcement was issued a BOLO (Be On The Lookout) for a Kia Rio taken without permission from a residence. The vehicle was later returned without incident and the BOLO was canceled.
Bret Michaels to perform Saturday at Choctaw Indian Fair
Bret Michaels, lead singer for the classic rock band Poison, is coming to the Choctaw Indian Fair.
The legendary rock star announced on his social media accounts that he'll be performing Saturday, July 16.
Micahels and his band will replace Lady A after the the group... Read More.
Dr. Donna Everett to Lead ECCC’s Healthcare Education Programs
Dr. Donna Everett is the new Dean of Healthcare Education at East Central Community College in Decatur.
Everett of Decatur will lead the college’s health-related programs, including the Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs, Basic Emergency Technology course, and Surgical Technology program. She also... Read More.
Carthage is Getting a New Chief of Police
It was announced recently that Carthage will soon have a new police chief. Billy McMillan will be sworn in as Carthage Police Department's Chief of Police this Friday, July 15th. Mayor Mary Ann Vivians states that McMillan has been in law enforcement for at... Read More.
Random Shots Fired and a Motorcycle Accident With Injuries in Neshoba
Tuesday, 7/13/22
2:47 a.m. - Philadelphia Police were called to the Shell Station on W Beacon Street for a disruptive customer.
2:03 p.m. - Neshoba Deputies received a call about a vehicle on Road 612 with the passenger randomly shooing into the air from out of... Read More.
An Intoxicated Employee and a Crash at County Line in Leake
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
1:21 a.m. – Leake County Deputies responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress at a residence on Melvin Carson Road in the Ofahoma area.
9:38 a.m. – Carthage Police were alerted to a vehicle driving recklessly on HWY 16... Read More.
Gas Prices in Attala County– From One Extreme to the Other
In a week’s time, Attala County has gone from being one of the most expensive places in Mississippi to buy gas to one of the cheapest. AAA says with prices at some stations now less than $4, the countywide average in Attala has dropped... Read More.
Carthage Farmer’s Market Open Today
Visit the Carthage Farmer’s Market at McMillan Park each Tuesday from 8 am – 12 pm.
Vendors there have everything from fresh veggies to clothing. Shop the farmer’s market for:
Fresh Local Grown Produce
Fresh Local Honey
Jellies and Jams
Cottage Foods
Handmade Crafts
Clothing
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