The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the appeal of Richard Devane Simmons' murder conviction in the 2021 death of Willie Latimer. Philadelphia Police said at the time that Simmons shot …

Nearly every seat at the Ellis Theater was filled on Monday as the community gathered for the annual Memorial Day Program to honor those who gave their lives in service to the country.

A traffic stop may have thwarted a plot to shoot up the Philadelphia High School graduation last weekend.

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 3, to choose a new mayor and decide several alderman races in Philadelphia’s municipal election.

The city made changes to its retiree insurance policy at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen last Tuesday.

After more than four decades of serving the Philadelphia community, Dr. Kent Stribling is preparing for life beyond his optometry practice.

The housing shortage in Philadelphia is on the way out. Twenty permits have been released for the city of Philadelphia by the National Housing Agency.

A Neshoba County man was arrested on burglary charges after he allegedly broke into a neighbor’s house and stole video game equipment last week.

A Philadelphia drug dealer was arrested on drug and gun charges after a search warrant was executed at his Eastover Drive residence.

Severe storms swept through the area over Memorial Day weekend, downing trees and power lines and causing widespread damage across the city and county.

The ball field at Westside Park was officially renamed Leon Baxstrum Field on Sunday, May 18, in memory of one of the city’s most beloved community leaders.

Two Philadelphia brothers were arrested on drug charges last week when local law enforcement executed a search warrant at their residence in the 400 block of Samp Street.

• John Quintin Anderson, 36, of 791 New Housing Rd; public profanity, disorderly conduct, public drunk, obstructing traffic, disturbing the peace

Work began on Tuesday on two bridge replacement projects, resulting in significant traffic disruptions.

Highway 486 is currently blocked near Bloomo Junction after several trees and a power line fell across the roadway.

The annual Memorial Day Program will take place at the Ellis Theater on Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m.

Neshoba County General Hospital (“Neshoba General”) announces its intent to apply for designation as a Critical Access Hospital.

For over a decade, M28 Camps has been changing lives. Founded in 2012 by Eddie and Allyson Willis, the organization continues to grow while remaining rooted in its mission of discipleship.

A former Philadelphia High School coach charged with sexual battery of a student in 2022 was among those indicted during the latest Neshoba County grand jury.

The 2026 Neshoba County Fair is moving to June to accommodate the early start of school, the Neshoba County Fair Association announced.