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Former Philadelphia High School student shot multiple times, former teacher and employer want to help raise money to pay for his recovery
PHILIDELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - On April 7th, Jamerson Coleman, an 18-year-old male, was shot multiple times while sleeping in his bed but is still with us today after several life-saving surgeries. His former teacher and current employer have put together a fundraiser to help the family with medical bills and...
Howell learned from grandmothers
Makaila Howell learned to cook foods like spaghetti, eggs, hamburgers, homemade biscuits, cornbread salad, and fruitcake from her two grandmothers, the late Tressie Lee Vowell and Betty Lane Walker. “I’ve always loved to cook since I was a little girl,” Howell said. “I wish I could cook homemade biscuits with...
EDITORIAL/The school discussion
Our schools are one of our biggest and most important assets, so a robust discussion about the future is in order. Support for public education in Philadelphia and Neshoba County for every child is important to future economic development and growth and the continued success of our community. A thorough...
Deputies arrest man for allegedly shooting into house
A Collinsville man was arrested and charged with domestic violence after he allegedly shot into a home where his mother and two children were earlier this month. The man, Jacob L. Sullivan, 24, 10790 Road 711, Collinsville, was arrested and charged with domestic violence, according to Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark.
Volunteers firefighters complete training class
BOGUE CHITTO — Cheers, laughter and the occasional siren could be heard in the Bogue Chitto Attendance Center parking lot Thursday evening. Volunteer firefighters from departments across Lincoln County completed a series of driving skill challenges in Bogue Chitto’s engine 10. Thursday was the final day of a three day Driver Operator course put on […] The post Volunteers firefighters complete training class appeared first on Daily Leader.
First meeting about schools held
The topic of school consolidation in Neshoba County has sparked passionate discussions among residents, drawing clear lines of agreement and disagreement after the first community meeting. As Philadelphia High School graduate, Lee Smith, 30, is spearheading an effort to further engage the community. The path forward remains a focal point...
‘Is there a cover-up?’: Brother of Belhaven man found dead in Pearl River says evidence points to foul play
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The brother of a missing Belhaven man believed to be found dead on the Pearl River is doubling down on claims that foul play was involved in his brother’s disappearance and death. At a press conference on Thursday, Bul Mabil raised questions about Capitol Police’s...
Just Among Friends
The Neshoba Central Junior High Baseball Team won the Central Mississippi Championship last Monday night in playoffs! They played and beat Quitman 4-0 and moved up to the State Championship game against West Lauderdale which they won 2-0. They were both very exciting games requiring every player on the team...
Red Cross opens Resource Center for Mississippi storm victims
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The American Red Cross of Mississippi has teamed up with Lake Elementary School in Scott County to streamline recovery resources for storm victims. The Red Cross Resource Center will open on Wednesday, April 17. Organizers said the location will serve as a one-stop shop where families and individuals affected by recent […]
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