MBCI License plates are coming. Tribal Members now have a unique license plate because of the passage of Senate Bill 2288 in the Legislature and Gov. Reeves signature. Chief Ben said "this specialty plate is something I've worked on for a number of years... Read More.
Carthage-Leake and Philadelphia have both been awarded 2020 National Main Street Accreditation.
Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization... Read More.
Forty East Central Community College student-athletes have been honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their academic performance during the 2019-2020 school year.
Receiving NJCAA All-Academic First Team and their respective high schools were Mackenzie Alford (women’s soccer) of Kosciusko, Dylan Barnett (men’s... Read More.
Choctaw Central High has a new Principal. The Choctaw Tribal School system has announced the appointment of Mr. Alaric Keams as the Principal for Choctaw Central High School. He previously served as a teacher and coach at CCHS and as an Assistant Principal at... Read More.
The East Central Community College campus in Decatur will fully reopen to students and the general public beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 13.
The college’s centers in Philadelphia, Choctaw, Louisville, Forest, and Carthage will also reopen to visitors on... Read More.
A Flood warning is extended. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning until July 14th in the afternoon. The warning includes the Pearl River at Edinburg and near Carthage in Leake County and the Pearl River above Philadelphia in Neshoba County. The... Read More.
Several hundred people from the State Capitol have been tested for Covid-19 with a minimum of 36 testing positive. We reached out to Sen. Jenifer Branning to find out how she is doing.
“I am healthy, but taking precautions. And, I encourage everyone to continue... Read More.
Chief Ben and the Choctaw Tribal Council deliver. Utilizing Covid-19 assistance funding, they personally dropped off food donations to the volunteer group called Honoring The Choctaw Spirit. Items donated included 125 cases of soup, 90 cases of fruit cups, 35 cases of water, and... Read More.
Masks will become mandatory at all Driver License Offices beginning Monday, July 13.
“We have to be diligent in our efforts to limit transmission of the virus,” said DPS Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. “We also feel it is imperative to require a facemask be... Read More.