Neshoba

Chief Cyrus Ben has issued executive order 2020-09 "Resumption of Safer At Home." Chief Ben made an announcement "stating that order was put in place due to the recent increase of Covid-19 cases within the Tribal Land Community. As part of the order, curfew... Read More.

The Philadelphia Christmas Parade will move forward at half capacity. According to Philadelphia Main Street the parade will be limited to 65 parade entries due to Covid-19 concerns. Deadline for parade entry is today.You still have until end off day today to complete the... Read More.

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.Testing hours are noon to 6 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.

All city and county offices in Leake and Neshoba are closed today. The decision was made in honor of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen on schedule tomorrow. There will be an official Veterans Day service at Deweese Park in Philadelphia and an unofficial service... Read More.

The first round state football playoff game of Neshoba Central against Lafayette has been cancelled. The Neshoba county School district released a statement saying that the decision was made by Lafayette due their own Covid-19 issues. The Neshoba Central Rockets will play in the... Read More.

The Choctaw Tribal Schools have suspended all athletics until November 22nd. According to a Tribal School announcement the decision was made because of the increase of COVID-19 cases and due to the close contact of athletic activities. For that reason they have decided to... Read More.

Open Arms food distribution drive thru continues today. However, food will now be available from 3:45-5:15 pm due to daylight savings time. Also, Open Arms is still receiving donations as well. If you would like to donate or become a volunteer call 601-663-8505 or... Read More.

The new Fallen Veterans Monument will be unveiled tomorrow as part of a Veterans day event at Dewitt-Deweese Park In Philadelphia. According to monument replacement committee chairman Ray Crocker, "the monument will replace the original one damaged by a tornado in November 2019. It... Read More.