Neshoba
Three tribal members sentenced for roles in reservation murder
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – Three tribal members were sentenced for their respective roles in a murder, which occurred in September of 2023, in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Reservation.
According to court documents, Michael Jeffrey Shaffer, Sr., 48, and Montero... Read More.
Deputies Called After Man Reported to Fire a Shot
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--About 11 o'clock Friday night Neshoba County deputies were called to a house on County Rd. 527 for a report of a man who had been causing a problem, then, according to the caller, pulled a gun and shot it into the air... Read More.
Drunk Man Reported Making Sexual Advances Toward Minors
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Deputies were called to the security office of the Silver Star Friday night on a call about a man who they believed to be intoxicated, making sexual advances toward minors.
That call was around 9:30 Friday night.
That person was taken to jail. The charges... Read More.
Man Heads Off Into the Woods, Deputies Follow
EDINBURG, Miss.--A man who parked a car at a man's house, then went off in the woods was being sought by Neshoba County deputies Saturday afternoon.
That happened along Hwy. 16 west, just across the county line near Edinburg about 4 p.m.
It was unclear from... Read More.
March Madness Strikes Twice: Million Dollar Wins at Pearl River Resort
Pearl River Resort is thrilled to announce that two lucky guests have hit life-changing jackpots this March, each winning over one million dollars on the popular Buffalo Power Play slot machine.
On March 10, Colan. P. from Gordo, Alabama, struck gold with a $1,140,689 jackpot... Read More.
Choctaw Indian Fair Celebrates 75th Year with Expanded Entertainment Line-Up
*Article by MBCI*
CHOCTAW, Miss. – (March 26, 2025) – The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians celebrates 75 years of the Choctaw Indian Fair with an expanded schedule and a multi-genre professional entertainment line-up. The expanded schedule now includes five official days starting Tuesday, July... Read More.
Philadelphia and Neshoba Authorities Respond to Several Incidents Tuesday
Philadelphia and Neshoba County law enforcement handled several incidents throughout the day, beginning with a disturbance call at 6:30 a.m. involving two males, one requiring medical attention. EMS and Deputies responded, but no major injuries were reported.
At 7:37 a.m., deputies investigated vandalism at Pendleton... Read More.
