Author: Staff Report
Carthage: Sweets and Treats Will be on Main Tomorrow!
The 10th Annual Sweets and Treats on Main Street is tomorrow. The event starts at 5:30pm and continues around the courthouse square until the candy runs out. Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty said "it's our tenth anniversary and we especially wanted to... Read More.
Today In History, Wednesday, October 28th
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 28, the 302nd day of 2020. There are 64 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Oct. 28, 1962, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev informed the United States that he had ordered the dismantling of missile bases in Cuba;... Read More.
Ground Breaking Ceremony Held for Choctaw Food Distribution Expansion
A ground breaking ceremony was held yesterday for the Choctaw Food Distribution Program expansion. The program was awarded $1,280,785 as a result of an application filed with USDA Food Distribution on Indian Reservation (FDPIA) CARES Act Facility: Improvement and Equipment funding. The funds will... Read More.
The Leake County Sample Official Election Ballot is Here
The sample official election ballot for Leake County is now here, and not a minute too soon. There are just 6 days until the election. Every day and every vote counts. In addition to national, state, and local elections this year, there are three... Read More.
Zeta Moving Toward Gulf Coast
Louisiana is bracing for what is expected to be its third hurricane strike this year. Zeta is the 27th named storm of a historically busy Atlantic hurricane season. Landfall is expected south of New Orleans on Wednesday evening. The city has been housing evacuees... Read More.
The Neshoba County Sample Official Election Ballot Is Here
The sample official election ballot for Neshoba County is here. And there are just 6 days until the election. Every day and every vote counts. In addition to national, state, and local elections this year, there are three additional measures on the Mississippi ballot.... Read More.
MDPS: Safety Tips For Halloween
Do you have your Halloween safety tips in place? The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is sharing some safety guidelines that can be utilized to keep everyone safe this season. Below are some tips that can allow children to have fun while helping parents... Read More.
Today In History, Tuesday, October 27th
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 27, the 301st day of 2020. There are 65 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Oct. 27, 1904, the first rapid transit subway, the IRT, was inaugurated in New York City.
On this date:
In 1787, the first of... Read More.
Carthage – Callin’ Calves Clothing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today
Callin' Calves Clothing will have a ribbon cutting ceremony today in Carthage. The event, which begins at 10am. is hosted by the Leake Main Street Chamber. The location is 105 North Pearl Street next to the Chamber center. Everyone is welcome.
*Callin' Calves Clothing carries... Read More.
Leake – Free Covid Testing for Teachers, Staff, Administrators, Nurses and Childcare Workers Today
Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.
Testing hours are noon to 6 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.
Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.
