Vehicle Versus Deer On Hwy 16 W
5:46 am - Officials responded to a vehicle versus deer on Highway 16 West.
12:11 pm - An officer was requested to come out on Highway 13 North for a disturbance.
Neshoba
Hospital CEO Places Blame for COVID Cases
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--When the Central Mississippi Fair began Wednesday, masks were part of the requirement. It was on that same day that Lee McCall, CEO of Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia, blamed the county's high number of coronavirus cases partly on the Neshoba County Fair.
The... Read More.
Mississippi Breaks 1 Day Record for Covid Hospitalization as New Cases Are Reported in Our Region
Mississippi has set new single-day records of hospitalizations and intensive-care use because of COVID-19 and of new virus cases. The state Health Department reported on Thursday that 1,490 people were hospitalized and 388 were in intensive care Wednesday, and 4,412 new cases were confirmed.... Read More.
Rent and Utility Money Assistance Deadline Approaching
Rent and utility money is still available. Approximately $25 million can be allocated to Mississippians through September 30th, according to state officials. These resources are part of the Rental Assistance for Mississippi Program, also known as RAMP. The program provides rent and or utilities... Read More.
The Puppy Dog Scam Report
Another Day, another Scam, and this time it has to do with puppy dogs. There were recent reports in our area of people listing puppies for sale on Craig’s List, requesting the money in advance, and then giving a local home address as the... Read More.
Philadelphia Driver Service Bureau Update
The Philadelphia Driver Service Bureau is temporarily closed due to concerns regarding COVID-19. Customers in need of immediate assistance are encouraged to visit Driver Service Bureaus in the surrounding areas. Some services are available online and can be accessed by visiting Read More.
The Covid Update
MSDH is reporting an additional 3,163 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 25 deaths. Attala County is reporting 13 new cases, 32 new cases in Leake, 111 in Neshoba, and 17 cases in Winston County.
And according to a study conducted and released by The... Read More.
Reckless Motorcyclist Reported
2:11 p.m. – Philadelphia Police were dispatched to Byrd Avenue to the scene of a two-vehicle collision. No injuries were reported.
3:11 p.m. – Philadelphia Police received multiple calls reporting a motorcycle driving recklessly on Highway 16 West traveling eastbound.
Elevated Risk for Dangerous Heat Conditions Extended
Dangerous heat stress conditions are expected to continue over much of the area through Friday, according to the National Weather Service In Jackson. Afternoon heat index values will climb to between 105-110 degrees. Increasing rain chances across central-southeast Mississippi will lead to less oppressive,... Read More.
David And The Giants Coming To Carthage
David and The Giants are coming to Carthage. Joe Burgess announced that David and the Giants will be in concert Friday, August 20th, in Carthage at 7:30pm. The event will be held at the Old Elementary School. David and The Giants include band members... Read More.
Choctaw Tribal Schools to Implement Independent Learning Option For Students
Choctaw Tribal School officials announced that they are in the process of implementing a K-12 “Independent Learning Option” (ILO) due to the surge in positive COVID cases. "Parents and or Guardians will be responsible for registering their child. Applications for ILO will be available... Read More.
Multiple Accident Reports in Neshoba
12:34 a.m. – Philadelphia Police received multiple calls about a prowler near Gordon Street and Stewart Street.
4:43 a.m. – Neshoba County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, Arlington Fire Department, and Longino Central Volunteers were dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on Highway 19 North. One person... Read More.
