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MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Advisory for Stream and Pearl River Near Carthage
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has lifted a water contact advisory for our area. The advisory had been in effect for Town Creek and a portion of the Pearl River near the City of Carthage since March 19th.
The advisory was issued for the... Read More.
Love Out Loud Opens Strong, Additional Volunteer Requests
Love Out Loud Neshoba continues with day two. According to Neshoba’s Community Development Partnership Director, Tim Moore, over 100 volunteers joined forces yesterday for a successful event and additional volunteers are still needed. "Love Out Loud has a few specific needs that we need... Read More.
Carthage Farmer’s Market Continues Today
The Carthage Farmer's Market continues today with extended hours being from 8am-2pm. Produce, fresh meats, arts and crafts as well as cottage foods, meats and lunch foods will all be part of the scene. If it's anything like last week, Karaoke will be part... Read More.
River Flood Warning Until June 23rd
A Flood warning is in effect. According to the National Weather Service the warning area is for the Pearl River above Philadelphia. It remains in effect until June 23rd at 1am. Current water levels are 12.9 feet and flood stage is at 13 feet.... Read More.
Two More Capital Murder Charges In ATV Killing Case Including Young Man From Attala
Two more young men have been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a Gulf Coast man found dead on June 2 in central Mississippi. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March tells local news outlets that 15-year-old Akarion Johnson of Attala County and... Read More.
Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Drug Possession Arrest
The Neshoba County Sheriff's Office released the following announcement. A traffic stop of Jarrett Jayroe of Philadelphia on Highway 482 yields:
2-Felony Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Possession Controlled Substance (misdemeanor)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Seizure of $2,184.00 cash
Felony Pursuit by Multiple Law Enforcement Units Brings Multiple Charges
The Neshoba County Sheriff's Office said "Sheriff’s deputies encountered a Red Ford Ranger pickup on Highway 16 West with multiple traffic infractions. The attempted traffic stop led to a felony pursuit with the passenger of the pickup waiving a handgun at officers during the... Read More.
Louisville/Noxapater Main Street Association Receives Mississippi Main Street Awards
The 2021 Main Street Mississippi Awards have been announced. Louisville Main Street Association Executive Director, Amy Kellum Hillyer received the Innovative Community Event Award for her work on the Facebook Live Shopping Events.
Jeremy Cummins and Heather Drewry Cummins received the Main Street Hero Award... Read More.
Neshoba Delinquent Property Tax Deadline Reminder
The delinquent property tax deadline is approaching. According to Neshoba Chancery Clerk Guy Nowell "the deadline to redeem your 2018 and 2019 property taxes is next month, but you still have time. The deadline is August 26th at 5pm. If you have not paid... Read More.
19th Annual Tornado Football XIII Man Classic Is Almost Here
The 19th Annual Tornado Football Classic is almost here but you still have time to register. The event is this Friday, June 25th starting at 1pm. The cost is $40. 2 person scramble is $40. per person and includes 2 Mulligans. For more information... Read More.
