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Philadelphia Ham Jam Volunteers Still Needed!
Philadelphia Ham Jam still needs volunteers. According to festival leadership volunteers are still needed for two hour blocks this Saturday. The event is from 9am-9pm in downtown Philadelphia.For more information or to volunteer call 601-656-1000.
Walnut Grove: Bobcat Cross Country Invitational Meet Rescheduled
The Bobcat Country Invitational has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 24. The event will be at Tuscolameta Trail in Walnut Grove from 6am-2pm. Over a dozen track teams are participating from across Central Mississippi.The event was originally scheduled for October 10th but was postponed... Read More.
Philadelphia: Third Thursday Is Back Tomorrow
Third Thursday In Philadelphia is tomorrow, October 15th. This is the first third Thursday event for this holiday season. The event which is from 5-8 pm, includes local stores and restaurants in downtown Philadelphia.
Authorities: 37 pounds of meth found in driver’s spare tire
Law enforcement officers who pulled a driver over for a traffic violation in Mississippi say they discovered about 37 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a spare tire stashed in the vehicle.The Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Flowood Police Department say they stopped a... Read More.
Kick’s Picks Week 6 Winner: Kayla Terrell
With many upsets taking place during this week, many struggled in Week 6 of Kicks Picks Presented By Byars Furniture of Philadelphia. Two entries however came out on top this week with Kayla Terrell,of Decatur, edging out Terry Adkins in the tiebreaker. Kayla claims... Read More.
The MAX Receives MAC Cares Emergency Grant From Mississippi Arts Commission
The MAX of Meridian has been awarded a $3,000 South Arts Organizational Impact Grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. This grant is a portion of CARES Act COVID-19 recovery funding MAC received through South Arts, a regional partner, and the National Endowment for the... Read More.
Open Arms Drive By Food Distribution is Today at 4:30 P.M.
Open Arms in Philadelphia is providing drive by food distribution again today. It starts at 4:30 p.m. and continues until food is gone. If you have a friend, neighbor, or family member that can’t get there, come get a bag of groceries for them.... Read More.
ECCC- Thomas W Carson Band Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony Today
East Central Community College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony today. According to ECCC officials, the event will mark the beginning of construction on the new Thomas W. Carson Band Hall on campus.The 3 p.m. ceremony will be held at the future site of the... Read More.
Reminder- MDES Unemployment Cards Are Still Valid
MDES unemployment debit cards are valid for 3 years. The MDES reminds us to "please keep your card until it expires; even if you are not currently filing. Also, the EPPICard for your unemployment benefits should have the letter "U" in the lower left... Read More.
