Neshoba
Neshoba County Fire Jumps Highway
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A controlled burn on some private property got out of controlled and spread across Hwy. 19 Tuesday evening.
Several fire units were called out to the intersection of Hwy. 19 at County Rd. 515 Tuesday afternoon.
By 6 p.m. the fire had grown and crossed... Read More.
Announcing the Mississippi Music Showcase
Boswell Media is proud to announce the 2025 Mississippi Music Showcase.
The Mississippi Music Showcase is a competition open to all singers, songwriters, and musical performers in Mississippi.
Entrants can showcase their musical talent by singing or playing an instrument.
Applications will be accepted Saturday, March... Read More.
Shots Fired and Multiple Crashes Wednesday in Neshoba
Just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, deputies were dispatched to Pendleton Square Apartments after multiple reports of gunfire. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing.
At 6:15 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash on County Road 525 at Highway... Read More.
Wednesday Morning in Neshoba – Suspicious Person and Crashes
Neshoba County deputies handled multiple incidents Wednesday morning, including a suspicious person report and two crashes.
At 6 a.m., deputies responded to a home on Hwy 21 South near Fellowship Baptist Church after a homeowner reported someone walking around the property.
At 7:36 a.m., a vehicle... Read More.
Hampton D. Thames Named President and CEO of Citizens National Bank
Hampton D. Thames has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens National Bank, while Archie McDonnell has announced his retirement after nearly 50 years of service.
Thames, a 36-year employee of Citizens National Bank, was named President in April 2016 and has... Read More.
Neshoba Central releases 2025 football schedule
Neshoba Central has released its 2025 football schedule.
The schedule includes non-district games against Kosciusko, Meridian, West Lauderdale, Germantown, and Columbus.
Despite 2025 being a reclassification year for the MHSAA, the Rockets will remain in Region 2-6A.
District games for the Rockets will be against Greenville, Canton,... Read More.
Four-Vehicle Crash in Neshoba Monday Morning
A four-vehicle crash occurred on Hwy 16 W near County Road 547 early this morning at 6:25 a.m.
The collision reportedly involved a concrete pump truck, a Choctaw Police Department patrol car, a pickup truck, and a school bus carrying around a dozen children. Thankfully,... Read More.
Local teams advance in basketball playoffs
Several local basketball teams have advanced in the MHSAA State Tournament.
Teams playing in the postseaon include Choctaw Central boys and girls and Leake Central boys.
Both the Leake Central boys and Choctaw Central girls have advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Leake Central defeated Caledonia 77-53 Saturday... Read More.
