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10/22 Update – Martha Louise Savell Is Still Missing

Thursday, October 22 by Staff Report

Martha Louise Savell of Carthage is still missing. The 80 year old white female is 5'2", weighs 140 pounds, has brown/gray hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on Tuesday, October 13th, around 4pm near the intersection of Risher Rd and Madden Rd,... Read More.

Leake County is Receiving Almost $400,000 To Reimburse Covid-19 Expenses

Thursday, October 22 by Staff Report

Leake County is receiving almost $400,000 to reimburse Covid-19 expenses. According to Leake County Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone, the funds are being given to the county as part of the Mississippi Legislature's $70 million allocation of CARES ACT funds to MEMA. Those funds... Read More.

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No Christmas Parade In Newton This Year

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff Report

The City of Newton will not have a Christmas Parade this year. According to the Newton Chamber of Commerce a decision was reached by the Newton City Board because of an increase in Covid-19 cases in some areas. The Chamber went on to say... Read More.

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Winston: Free Covid-19 Testing for Teachers, School Staff, Nurses, and Childcare Facility Workers Today

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff Report

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Winston County today. Testing is expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.Testing hours are noon to 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.Visit the Mississippi Department of Health website... Read More.

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Former President Obama is Endorsing Mike Espy In US Senate Race In Mississippi

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff Report

Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Democrat Mike Espy in a U.S. Senate race in Mississippi. Espy is trying to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Obama says in a fundraising appeal Wednesday that Espy “has a great chance to win." Espy calls it his... Read More.

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Water Service Could Be Disconnected Today If Past Due

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff Report

Past due water bills must be paid this morning. According to Mayor Vivians, bills must be paid in full in the drop box this morning before 8a.m. to avoid a $50. fee and possible disconnection. Otherwise disconnections will be issued throughout the day today.In... Read More.

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ALS Awareness Walk This Saturday In Louisville

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff Report

The ALS Awareness Walk honoring Susan Ard is this Saturday in Louisville. The event is will be a one mile walk/run on between 9am-10am and participants are asked to meet at the Louisville Community Safe Room. There is still time to sign up but... Read More.

Reeves Names New Commissioner of Child Protection Services

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff Report

Gov. Tate Reeves announced that Andrea Sanders has been named the new commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. Sanders is now general counsel and principal deputy executive director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Reeves said through her as a... Read More.

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ECCC- Woods & Whites Doubles Tournament Fundraiser This Weekend

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff Report

The East Central Community College tennis program is hosting its fourth Woods & Whites Doubles Tournament this Saturday. The event will be at the Tennis Complex on the ECCC campus in Decatur. The Woods & Whites event will be held from 10 a.m. to... Read More.

Uptown 101 Ribbon Cutting Postponed!

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff Report

Today's official ribbon cutting for Uptown 101 has been postponed. According to Leake Main Street Director Russell Baty, the ribbon cutting could be rescheduled for November. We will update you with a new ribbon cutting date as soon as possible. Uptown 101 is located... Read More.

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Today In History, Tuesday, October 20th

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff Report

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 20, the 294th day of 2020. There are 72 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 20, 1973, in the so-called "Saturday Night Massacre," special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox was dismissed and Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson... Read More.

Carthage: Ribbon Cutting at Uptown 101 Tomorrow

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff Report

The official ribbon cutting for Uptown 101 is tomorrow. The Main Street Chamber said "we welcome Uptown 101 to Carthage with a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday October 21st at 10:00 a.m." They are located in old Coca Cola Plant at 101 Franklin Street. Everyone... Read More.