As the calendar turns to September, a profound significance settles in for those of us at The River Recovery and the millions of individuals across the nation who are on a journey of healing and restoration. 

Aldermen have scheduled a special meeting for Thursday at 5 p.m., to adopt a $9,718,350 budget.

The Philadelphia Public School District has implemented an updated clear bag policy for the 2024-2025 school year to enhance safety and streamline entry procedures at sporting events.

Fresh out of prison, a Neshoba County man with an extensive list of felony arrests was arrested again last week after leading deputies on his third chase in six years.

The Refuge of MS celebrated its one-year anniversary last week by hosting an open house event to thank supporters and provide parents of special needs adults an opportunity to tour the facility.

The parents of an infant who was found dead with methamphetamine in her system earlier this summer have been charged with manslaughter.

• Chassidy Bell, 36, of 104 Tucker Cutoff Rd; contempt of court

The getaway car used by a murder suspect in Lamar County was found at an apartment complex here. Though deputies never made contact with the suspect, 19-year-old Jamario Calloway, Neshoba County …

A Philadelphia man was one of three arrests reported in what police are calling a rash of unconnected shootings in town over the last couple of weeks.

It was another outstanding year for the 4H/FFA Livestock Shows in the Exhibit Hall at the 2024 Neshoba County Fair.

The Philadelphia High School basketball and volleyball teams will once again enjoy playing home games, thanks to a new court floor being installed in the school gym in late June. 

The Board of Supervisors accepted the resignations of all five board members from the Fairview Volunteer Fire Protection District at their meeting on Tuesday.

The illegal immigrant accused in the August sniper shootings that struck several vehicles on Beacon Street spent nearly six months in the county jail under a false name and was not flagged because of outdated software.

In a heartfelt tribute to those lost to addiction, The River Recovery hosted a special event on Saturday to mark International Overdose Awareness Day.

• Quinton Lamar Ball, 21, of 420 Ive Apt 10; contempt of court

The Rhodes family reunion will be held Sunday, September 8, at the Community Center in Union. Please bring a covered dish and come enjoy a time with family and friends. For more information contact Sheila Rhodes Turnage 601-441-2208

The Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department is preparing to host its first annual Cornhole and Kickball Tournament in an effort to raise funds for essential equipment while providing a day of family fun for the community.

A Decatur man surrendered to Philadelphia Police in the shooting of a man involved with his ex-lover.

The city of Philadelphia will hold two public hearings on a proposed $9 million budget next week.

A Salvadoran man here illegally and believed to be part of the violent MS-13 gang has been arrested here and charged with eight counts of attempted murder in sniper shootings on Beacon Street last week.