Local Author Stops by The Main Event
Local author Sarah Cole stopped by the Main Event this morning and talked about her new book "Heirs of our Father". Click the link to listen
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Felony DUI and other arrests in Neshoba County
Scotty Bell, 40, 117 Indian Hills Road, Choctaw, felony driving under the influence (DUI)
Jason William Butts, 44, 11240 Road 723, Union, burglary of an occupied dwelling house
Colton Dennis, 29, 10130 Road 2608, Philadelphia, domestic violence – simple assault, grand larceny, failure to appear
Brenda Gordon,... Read More.
2020 brings changes to Neshoba Co. Board of Supervisors
With two new board members, a new president and vice-president, several changes have been made to the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors.
Newly elected vice-president and longtime District 1 supervisor, Keith Lillis, said he’s excited to serve in this new capacity.
“I’ve served for the past... Read More.
Mississippi Lottery introduces $10 scratch-off game
Four new scratch-off games are available at all retailer locations in Mississippi today. MLC’s first $10 game will be included in the new round.
The new games include:
$1—Love Y’all: Approximate overall odds are: 1:4.75. Win up to $2,500! (8 $2,500 prizes)
$2—Easy Money: Approximate overall odds... Read More.
49 new Justice Court judges take office in January
Forty-nine new Justice Court judges recently completed two weeks of intensive judicial training in Jackson. Including new Justice Court judges in Neshoba and Leake County: Paul Payne (Neshoba County) and Johnny Pope (Leake County).
The judges will take office in January.
It may be the largest... Read More.
Outgoing Governor Bryant Proclaims Jan. 26-Feb. 1 “Mississippi School Choice Week”; Joins Leaders Nationwide in Celebrating Opportunity in Education
Mississippi students, communities to hold more than 600 events as part of nation’s record-breaking celebration of school choice
Outgoing Gov. Phil Bryant has issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Mississippi School Choice Week. Dozens of other governors and hundreds of city and county leaders... Read More.
Neshoba County Elected Officials Assume Office Today
The Neshoba County Board of Supervisors hosted a public oath of office ceremony on Monday, December 30th in the Main Courtroom of the Neshoba County Courthouse for those officials elected to serve the citizens of Neshoba County for the new term.
All elected officials begin... Read More.
Joe Moorhead Relieved of Duties as Head Football Coach
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics John Cohen announced Friday that Joe Moorhead has been relieved of his duties as head football coach.
"In consultation with President Mark Keenum and after a thorough review and evaluation of all... Read More.
Mayor shares 2020 goals for The Fair City
Mayor James Young says 2019 was a successful year for Philadelphia, but he hopes 20-20 is even better. One of his goals for the year is fixing and maintaining the roads.
“One of the main things you will see hopefully this year is the bridge... Read More.
Neshoba County Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Daniel S. Dixon, Jr. Tubby, 39, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III to 33 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for sexual abuse of... Read More.
ECCC Foundation Scholarship Application Available Online Jan. 2, 2020
The application for scholarships awarded by the East Central Community College Foundation are available today (Jan. 2, 2020). Applications will be available through Feb. 14, 2020.
Students applying for scholarships must first complete an application for admission located at the top of the college’s website... Read More.
Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin playing tonight in Under Armour All-America Game
Philadelphia's #5, Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin, will compete in the Under Armour All-America Game tonight in Orlando, Florida.
Lideatrick “Tulu” Griffin will be sporting the #23 for tonight's Under Armour All-America Game.
The game will be televised live on ESPN2 @5:00 p.m. CST.
The Under Armour All-American Football... Read More.
