Community News

Neshoba County Fair Entertainment 2021 Fair

Entertainment for the 2021 Neshoba County Fair has been announced.

• Michael Hardy, Tuesday, July 27

• Trace Adkins, Wednesday, July 28

• Jordan Davis, Thursday, July 29

• Riley Green, Friday, July 30

The Fair runs July 23-30.

COVID-19 Immunizations

The state of Mississippi is currently giving COVID19 immunizations for the following:

· Free Drive-Through Vaccinations

· MSDH operates free drive-through vaccinations sites in locations around the state.

· If you are 18 or older, please schedule your first-dose appointment online

· If you are 16-17 years old, make a drive-through site appointment by calling 877-978-6453.

· When you arrive for testing, expect vaccination and related paperwork to take about 10 minutes. We also have a 15-minute observation period after vaccination. Sign up online at covidvaccine.umc.edu or call 1-877-978-6453. The website is the best option, officials have said.

4H WOODWORKING CLUB

Neshoba County 4H is restarting its Woodworking Club for youth ages 10-14 who would like to learn the basics of woodworking. Local volunteers are donating tools, time, and wisdom to safely teach our youth the joy and fulfillment of the craft. Participants will learn shop safety along with a wealth of other skills and woodworking techniques. The cost to join is only $25. Parents of children interested in joining need to call the Neshoba County Extension Office to enroll. The class is limited to 8 participants, so it will be first come first serve. For questions or to enroll please contact Austin Ainsworth, Neshoba County Extension Agent, at 601-656-4011.

Fellowship Baptist Church

Fellowship Baptist would like to remind you they are open for in-person Worship Services on Sunday. The have created a safe environment for you and your family to attend Sunday Worship Services. An on-line feed is available also. Pastor, Terry L. Anderson invites all to attend.

4H S.A.F.E.T.Y. Shooting Sports

Neshoba County 4H has a well-established S.A.F.E.T.Y. Shooting Sports Club for youth ages 8- 18. The goal of this club is to teach the youth of our community about firearms safety and conservation via regular practices and a little friendly competition our kids also learn a great deal responsibility and have fun doing it. The disciplines offered are Archery, Shotgun, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, air rifle, and air pistol. Parents with children interested in joining need to call the Neshoba Extension Office at 601-656-4011 When you contact the extension service, you will learn what is necessary to enroll in 4H as well as all the details associated with joining this particular club.

Community Development Partnership–

How about a Neshoba County Fair Cook Book! They are only $ 15. Contact Amelia Henson at the Community Development Partnership at 601-656-1000.