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Today In History, September 18th
Today is Friday, Sept. 18, the 262nd day of 2020. There are 104 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 18, 1850, Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act, which created a force of federal commissioners charged with returning escaped slaves to... Read More.
The Money Is Being Processed
The money is being processed. According to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the first payment of the extra $300. from the Federal Lost Wages Assistance program is being processed this week and could arrive as soon as tomorrow.
President Trump signed the Presidential Memorandum... Read More.
Philadelphia High School Cancels Next Two Football Games Due To Safety Precautions
Philadelphia High School is cancelling their next two football games due to safety precautions. In an official statement from Philadelphia Public School District, tomorrow's game with Madison Ridgeland academy as well as the following game on September 25th with Kemper County Academy has been... Read More.
Neshoba: Body Found On Tribal Land In Pearl River Community
Misty D. Brescia from the Office of Public Information for MBCI has released the following information. "A body was discovered on Tribal lands in the Pearl River community (Neshoba County) yesterday, September 14, 2020. The body has been taken to the Mississippi State Crime... Read More.
Important- Blood Drive for Jimmie Wayne Vowell at Philadelphia Gun & Pawn This Saturday
A blood drive for Jimmie Wayne Vowell will take place on Saturday. The Blood Drive will be at Philadelphia Gun & Pawn between 10:30 am- 4pm.The address is Philadelphia Gun & Pawn - 910 Posey Ave in PhiladelphiaPlease visit www.msblood.com to make an... Read More.
Blood Drive Tomorrow for Jimmie Wayne Vowell at Philadelphia Gun & Pawn
A blood drive will take place for Jimmie Wayne Vowell tomorrow at Philadelphia Gun & Pawn. Mississippi Blood services will be on site.Times are available between 10:30 am- 4:00pm.The address is Philadelphia Gun & Pawn - 910 Posey Ave in PhiladelphiaPlease visit www.msblood.com... Read More.
Neshoba: Free Covid-19 Testing for Teachers, School Staff, Nurses, and Childcare Facility Workers Today
Free Covid-19 testing is available in Neshoba County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is hosting drive-through COVID-19 testing sites at various county health... Read More.
Today In History, September 17th
Today is Thursday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 2020. There are 105 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed by a majority of delegates attending the Constitutional Convention... Read More.
Choctaw Central Football Game Cancelled Due To Safety Precautions
Tomorrow's Choctaw Central High School football game vs Lake High School has been cancelled due to safety precautions. A follow up call was made to the MBCI Office of Public Information and the following update was provided as clarification. "One player, who remains asymptomatic,... Read More.
Reminder: Ham Jam Save The Date
Ham Jam is coming. Save the date.The arts festival will take place on October 17th from 9am-9pm in downtown Philadelphia. Vendor applications are still being accepted and volunteers are needed. For more information about how you can get involved with Philadelphia Ham Jam Festival... Read More.
Oktoberfest: Vendor Applications Still Being Accepted
Vendor applications for Oktoberfest are still being accepted.The booths are booking quickly according to Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty but some space is still available.The 48th annual Oktoberfest Arts and Craft Show runs October 2nd and 3rd, at the Carthage Coliseum.For more... Read More.
