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CHOCTAW, Miss. (June 10, 2026) — Pearl River Resort, an enterprise of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, has been nominated for the national PLANSPONSOR Plan Sponsor of the Year award, a recognition highlighting organizations that demonstrate strong retirement and financial wellness programs for... Read More.
AAA had warned us that the price of gas wouldn’t be coming down as fast as it went up. The auto club says during the first 20 days of the price increases which started at the end of February, the average in Mississippi shot... Read More.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States of America declaring itself a free and sovereign nation, we at Boswell Media will honor and remember those who have fought to keep that freedom.
Through July 4th, we will feature "250 Years of Heroes"... Read More.
Mississippi residents affected by Winter Storm Fern have until Tuesday, June 10 to apply for federal financial assistance tied to the January 23–27, 2025 weather event (DR-4899).
The deadline applies statewide, including residents in Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Holmes, Leake, Montgomery, Neshoba and Winston counties, which... Read More.
(Brian Montgomery) Philadelphia authors Dekota Cheatham and Krissy Long joined B-MO in the Morning to talk about their fifth children’s book, “Watson Goes to the Choctaw Indian Fair,” created in partnership with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Cheatham, an educator, and Long, the Director... Read More.
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--A cabin caught fire at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds Sunday.
The fire was inside Canbin 269 on Sunset Strip. It was contained to that cabin.
A prepared statement from the Neshoba County Fair did not specify the cause of the fire, but did state that... Read More.
WALNUT GROVE, Miss.--An apparent fight broke out at a horse ride Saturday night near Walnut Grove in Leake County.
Leake County deputies were called out about 8:30 p.m. One of the people who called 911 called about the commotion, while another said they thought there... Read More.
Later at 11:30 AM, a collision occurred near Chicken Nugget on Hwy 16 in Carthage. The vehicles were removed from the roadway with little issue, and no injuries were reported.
Philadelphia High School has named Dicenzo Miller as its new head baseball coach and football offensive coordinator.
A former standout at Weir High School, Miller went on to play running back at Mississippi State, where he rushed for more than 2,200 career yards and 17... Read More.
State Auditor Shad White is applauding the sentencing of the final defendant in a scheme to embezzle almost $400,000 from three school districts, including the one in Leake County. A St. Louis teacher was given a prison sentence this week, joining former Leake County... Read More.
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Veterans Association has been trying to solve a mystery. How did a tombstone from a veteran's grave end up in a pile of debris at a dumpsite?
“This was off of James Billie Road in Choctaw, MS...”
Rick Alex, the... Read More.
The Carthage Police Department is warning residents and local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency after a fake $20 bill was recently reported in the city.
In a social media post Thursday, the department shared an image of a counterfeit $20 bill... Read More.
The Ellis Theater has announced that legendary country and bluegrass performer Marty Stuart will return to Philadelphia this summer, this time joined by Grammy-winning artist Molly Tuttle and her trio.
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives x Molly Tuttle Trio will perform at The Ellis... Read More.
Mississippi Blood Services is encouraging area residents to donate blood during a mobile blood drive scheduled at Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
The drive will take place from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, giving community members an opportunity to help... Read More.
A proposed 2% restaurant tax referendum in the Town of Ackerman failed to pass despite receiving majority voter support in a recent election.
According to unofficial results released by the town, the measure received:
Yes (For the tax): 113 votes (58.85%)
No (Against the tax):... Read More.
Melissa Boswell Townsend joined B-MO in the MO’rning today to talk about HelpHappensHere.com, a new online directory designed to connect local customers with trusted service providers and businesses. Help Happens Here will celebrate its official grand opening Thursday, June 4, with two events: the... Read More.







