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Choctaw Indian Fair announces 2024 entertainment lineup
CHOCTAW, Miss. – (April 03, 2024) – The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians proudly announces
the 74th edition of the Choctaw Indian Fair on July 10-13, 2024. Enjoy four days of fun, Native American social celebrations, cultural activities, Tribal arts and crafts, demonstrations and exhibits,... Read More.
Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
Calling all Mississippi Songwriters and music lovers!
Applications for the 2024 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year are now available. Applications will be open through April 30th.
Submit your ORIGINAL song for the chance to be one of fifteen select finalists to perform in this year’s show... Read More.
Three People Shot in Neshoba County, One With Shotgun
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Three people were shot Friday evening in Neshoba County. At least one of the people was shot with a shotgun. The shooting happened when a brother and sister were arguing with a neighbor.The call was at 7:15 p.m. on County Rd. 402, near... Read More.
Man Threatens to Kill Mother, Other Relatives
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A man threatened to kill his mother, himself, and all of her grandkids, according to police radio traffic Saturday evening.The dispatcher said the mother had called 911 just before 5:30 p.m. saying the 27-year-old man had a history of mental illness, but she... Read More.
Reckless Driver Reported at 70 mph Through City; Gun fired at Motel
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Just before 8 Thursdays night a reckless driver went through Philadelphia.One person called 911 and reported a gray Dodge Durango with a Florida tag almost hit her daughter on Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. According to police radio traffic someone else reported that... Read More.
Catalytic Converter Copped From Church Bus in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A catalytic converter can be stolen fairly easily if a thief can get under a vehicle. About 5:30 p.m. Thursday someone with Longino Baptist Church near Hwy. 15 in Philadelphia, called police and said someone had stolen the converter off the church bus.The... Read More.
MBCI awarded $1 million in Transportation-HUD funding
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is getting $1 million in funding due the the recent passage of the FY2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) Appropriations Bill. The money will go towards improvements on Indian Campus Drive.In... Read More.
