The Neshoba Democrat

09/19/2025

EDITORIAL/Charlie Kirk's legacy | Charlie Kirk’s assassination has left a wound in the heart of our country. Yet, even in this time of sorrow, his legacy calls us not to retreat in fear or silence, but to step forward with conviction, courage, and the faith he exemplified. Kirk believed deeply in the power of young Americans and people of faith to restore and renew our nation through Christ-centered values, bold leadership, and uncompromising commitment to truth. That mission is now ours to carry forward.

Charlie Kirk’s assassination has left a wound in the heart of our country. Yet, even in this time of sorrow, his legacy calls us not to retreat in fear or silence, but to step forward with conviction, courage, and the faith he exemplified.

09/19/2025

The Weyerhaeuser Street bridge is scheduled to reopen on Monday, according to MDOT officials.

The Weyerhaeuser St. bridge is scheduled to reopen Monday, according to Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials.

09/04/2025

Charles Warner Ingram of 10130 Road 394 has been identified as the deceased male found last Friday in the Fork community.

08/29/2025

A partially decomposed body was discovered Friday afternoon about half a mile west of Highway 15 in the Fork community.

The Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information on missing persons in Neshoba County or the Philadelphia area to call (601) 656-1414 or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at (855) 484-8477.

A partially decomposed body was discovered Friday afternoon about half a mile west of Highway 15 in the Fork community.

08/28/2025

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08/22/2025

Highway 19 South work zone includes no passing areas and new speed limits.

As state work crews have begun construction on the Highway 19 South four-lane project from Tucker to House, law enforcement warns motorists to take special precautions in the area where work is taking place.

08/13/2025

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08/07/2025

Janice and Lin Chesney of the House community recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary.

Seventy-one years after eloping as high school sweethearts, Lin and Janice Chesney still live on the land where Janice grew up in the House community, sharing a life shaped by faith.

08/06/2025

An incident last Wednesday started with a call about a man in a ditch near the Fairgrounds and ended with the apprehension of a carny who is a s*x offender wanted in Florida.

08/06/2025

Although final budget requests have not been finalized, county supervisors are working to create a budget that does not require a tax increase.

08/05/2025

The deadline for public comment on the proposed pipeline is tomorrow, Aug. 5, at 4 p.m.

A proposed natural gas pipeline by Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (TGP) will include construction through Neshoba County.

07/29/2025

The Mississippi National Guard has issued a statement regarding the helicopters at the Neshoba County Fair on Tuesday morning.

At around 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters flown by the Mississippi National Guard landed in the designated landing zone at the center of the Neshoba County Fair racetrack. Due to circumstances currently being reviewed and investigated by the MSNG, initial reports indicate the aircraft rotor wash caused a disturbance near the southwest portion of the racetrack.
The Mississippi National Guard sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience and disturbance.

For many years, the Mississippi National Guard has participated in the Neshoba County Fair’s annual military and veterans event. Each year, we are humbled by the hospitality, patriotism, and kindness shown by fairgoers and the citizens of Neshoba County. The Mississippi National Guard thanks the Neshoba County Fair for its perennial love and support and we look forward to continuing the partnership between the Neshoba County Fair Association and the members of our organization.