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County jail docket

• Luke Michael Ball, 32, of 1619 13th Ave; failure to appear

Aldermen approve lighting project at city airport

A small airport light project was approved by aldermen last week during their regular meeting.

Murder conviction appeal denied by high court

The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the appeal of Richard Devane Simmons’ murder conviction in the 2021 death of Willie Latimer.

FLASHBACKS

As a result of Victory in Europe, Neshoba County motorists will be allotted an increase of almost 50 per cent in passengers car tires for the month of June ...

Fulton elected new mayor

Republican Jim Fulton has been elected mayor of Philadelphia, winning with 51.44% of the vote, according to complete but unofficial results.

8 incumbents retain Tribal Council seats

Eight incumbents were re-elected on Tuesday as Choctaw voters selected representatives for nine Tribal Council seats in the June 10 Tribal election. 

Bridge replacement progresses on SR 395

The replacement of two bridges on State Route 395 between State Route 19 and the Winston County line continues making headway.

Burrage donates his books to county library

Philadelphia native Stanley Burrage juggles writing with his roles as a defensive line coach and recruiting specialist at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Sheriff wants his pay brought up to region

Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark has requested that the Board of Supervisors consider granting him a salary supplement of up to $35,000, as permitted under state law.

9 council seats on Tribe ballot

Choctaw voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 10, to elect representatives for nine Tribal Council seats in the upcoming Tribal election.

Wreck sends children, mom to hospital

Three children and their mother were transported to the hospital after they suffered injuries in a wreck that blocked traffic near Bobby’s Country Store for an hour on Monday.

FLASHBACKS

News came this week to families of two local sons, who have been prisoners of war for many months and from whom they have not heard in so long a time that hopes of eer hearing had begun to wane ...

Man arrested after chase

A Philadelphia man was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase through residential areas Friday night.

Republican Fulton elected mayor of Philadelphia

Republican Jim Fulton has been elected mayor of Philadelphia, winning with 51.48% of the vote, according to complete but unofficial results.

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 …

Community honors the fallen during Memorial Day program

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.

Leake teens jailed with high-power rifle

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

Mayor on the ballot Tuesday

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.

Dr. Kent Stribling retires after growing family practice

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

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