Author: Staff Report

The Carthage City 2020-2021 budget has been adopted. Following a 2-2 split decision by the Board of Aldermen, Mayor Vivians cast the tie breaking vote. The budget is potentially still at a deficit depending on whether cash reserves will be factored in. The budget... Read More.

The Leake Firefighters Association memorialized Joe Wilcher. On behalf of the MS Firefighters Association the Leake County Firefighters Association participated in two memorial services for two MFFA members. This week they presented the Joe Wilcher family with a firefighters’ flag and memorial footstone.Condolences continue... Read More.

McMillan Park has officially re-opened. The Carthage City Council voted to re-open all aspects of the park effective immediately. The playground, ball fields, tennis courts, the scout hut, and community center are all available to the public. Fall tournaments are being booked as well.The... Read More.

The youth curfew has been lifted in Carthage. The Mayor and  Board of Aldermen voted to lift curfew for all youth in Carthage. The decision was approved last night and is effective immediately.The original curfew was implemented in early July and remained in place... Read More.