Neshoba

Yesterday afternoon in the sweltering heat, many many volunteers handed out 330 bags of food and gallons of milk to their fellow neighbors as Open Arms continues to grow. People are now coming and picking up a bag for a family member or neighbor... Read More.

Open Arms is having another food distribution this afternoon starting at 4:30. Line up from the direction of Old Mexico. All are welcome. If you know someone in need and can’t get there, please come get a bag for them. Today there will be... Read More.

The distance learning application has been extended. Choctaw Tribal Schools announce the distance Learning application is now available through Wednesday, August 12. This applies to any parent or guardian who wishes to consider enrollment for their student for the 1st semester. "If you haven’t registered... Read More.

The Philadelphia Rotary Club made a donation to Open Arms Ministry. Open Arms is a food ministry serving Philadelphia and Neshoba County. During the pandemic, they are providing bags of food to the community on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from... Read More.

PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — As confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocket in Mississippi, the state's only federally recognized American Indian tribe has been devastated. COVID-19 has ripped through Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indian families. Almost 10% of the tribe's roughly 11,000 members have tested positive for... Read More.

Philadelphia Public School District has delayed school return. School start was scheduled for August 5th but is now delayed until August 17th. The district announced the reason for the change of date is due to newly released  Mississippi Department of Health guidelines. "The health... Read More.

Grab and Go Meals are back this Thursday! Choctaw Tribal Schools are providing the meals between August 6 through August 28 between 11:00am-1:00pm. Meals will be served drive by style at respective schools and are available for children up to age 18 years.In order... Read More.