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Open Arms, Inc. of Philadelphia will hold another emergency curbside food distribution. We also want to remind people that the folks with Helping Hands ministry hold a food distribution at the Neshoba County Baptist Association every Tuesday

In 2009, Philadelphia elected its first black mayor, Jaymes Young. He is currently serving his third term in office. As protests against police brutality in the black community continue on locally and around the world, Mayor Young shares his feelings of distress and hope.

Meridian playgrounds are set to reopen Friday. Planet Playground is set to open next week after some construction.

It might not have looked like a typical graduation, but Philadelphia High School graduates celebrated the milestone with big cheers and smiles during a ceremony Friday night.

Louisville’s front line workers received a treat today from several volunteers. Aline Haynes of Abundant Life Outreach Ministry partnered with Wal-Mart and State Farm to deliver 450 meals from South Louisville Baptist Church to frontline workers in Louisville.

Through the Neshoba County Baptist Association, the Helping Hands ministry has for years distributed food every week to people who need it. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, it's providing 125 to 150 bags of food a week.

Philadelphia's annual Memorial Day program was impacted by the coronavirus. The event was held at the American Legion Post and only 10 people attended.

More than 260 cars drove through the Neshoba County Coliseum parking lot to pick up masks being distributed by volunteers and some officials from the county.

A Choctaw County, Ala., fish camp is reopening after having to close due to flooding and coronavirus.

Ahead of their third emergency food distribution, Open Arms, Inc. in Philadelphia is asking for help reaching those who may not have access to internet or media announcements.

Five people are charged after officials say a plan was foiled to transfer several items of contraband into the Newton County Jail.

The Neshoba County Emergency Management Agency is handing out protective face masks at the Neshoba County Coliseum May 15 and May 16.

The Neshoba County courthouse is officially open to the public but there are some restrictions in place.

With more families and people staying home together, volunteers at Open Arms, Inc. in Philadelphia say they understand that means more meals. For the second time the organization held an emergency food distribution.

All traditional graduation ceremonies have been altered this spring, and for one Meridian woman, it’s the second time in three years she’s been unable to walk across the stage, but that’s not hurting her spirit.

Attorney Richard Schwartz donated 1,000 masks to Rush Health Systems and Anderson Regional Health System Tuesday.

Open Arms, Incorporated of Philadelphia went the extra mile to help out the community, Tuesday. They gave away almost 240 bags of food.

Philadelphia's Open Arms organization will be handing out food Tuesday. The curbside food distribution will start at 4:30 p.m. and last until 6:30 p.m. at Open Arms, Incorporated, located at 239 Railroad Avenue.

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Neshoba General Hospital employees are showing their gratitude to 16 local businesses and organizations who have donated food throughout the coronavirus outbreak.

Monday was officially “Paint the Town Red Day” in Philadelphia. Red ribbons are placed on doors, mailboxes and trees around town to show solidarity during the COVID-19 outbreak.

! Neshoba Central graduate Edwin Carter is celebrating a major honor. The 19-year old is the first Neshoba Central High School graduate to be appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

La-Z-Boy in Newton County has reopened its doors to make protective masks.

With the help of the community, Faye's in Philadelphia has donated more than 3,000 masks to first responders, nursing homes, hospitals and more! Now they are asking for volunteers to help out.

The new shelter in place order gives law enforcement a lot of flexibility when it comes to enforcing the social distancing rules. They will break up gatherings of more than 10.

A time of prayer will be held in Quitman this coming Wednesday night.