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Today In History, July 31st

Friday, July 31 by Staff Report

Today is Friday, July 31, the 213th day of 2020. There are 153 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 31, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, the Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-old French nobleman, was made a major-general in the American... Read More.

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Carthage Mayor’s Youth Council Applications Being Accepted

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

Mayor's Youth Council applications are being accepted again. According to the Carthage Mayor's office applications are being received for grades 9-12 only. Members are chosen through an interview process. A selection committee reviews applications, and some students are chosen for personal interviews." Interviews are... Read More.

Reeves Adds 8 “Hot Spots,” Attala, Leake, and Neshoba, Remain OFF the List

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

More counties have moved the to the "hotspot" list. Gov. Reeves said thursday that 8 new counties will be added on monday to the 29 currently on restrictive status. Mandatory masks in public and stringent social distancing will be required. The new counties are... Read More.

Mercy Reigns Resale Shop Ribbon Cutting Today!

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

Mercy Reigns ribbon cutting is today. The resale shop is celebrating the grand opening of their new location at 516 Highway 16 East in Carthage. There will be hotdogs, cake, door prizes and more, including all of their resale merchandise. They are open for... Read More.

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Free Covid Testing Tomorrow in Choctaw

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

FREE Covid testing continues tomorrow in Choctaw. This testing is available at the Pearl River Community building. You must pre-register. To schedule an appointment sign up with the C Spire app, see link- https://www.umc.edu/CoronaVirus/COVID-19-Testing/Home.html or call 601-496-7200 if you do not have a... Read More.

Armed Robbery, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and other Attala / Leake Arrests

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

Main Street Chamber of Leake County Announces Additional Board Members and New Officers!

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County has announced new board members and elected officers. The official statement follows. "The Main Street Chamber of Leake County is pleased to announce the addition of four new board members and a new slate of officers for... Read More.

Bogue Chitto Elementary Enrollment Packet Finalization!

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

Bogue Chitto Elementary enrollment packets are being finalized this week. According to BCE, parents can pick up and drop off packets at the school all week between 8:00am-4:30pm via curbside service. Please call 601-389-1000 or 1211 and someone will come directly to your car... Read More.

Leake Academy – Meet The Teachers for K4, K5, 1st Grade Only

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

The Leake Academy Meet the teachers event will take place for K4, K5 and 1st grade only. According to Leake School officials, the meetings scheduled on August 3rd and 4th for K4, K5 and 1st grade will continue. This event will not take place... Read More.

Important: Special Blood Drive for Joe Wilcher This Sunday!

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

The Joe Wilcher Blood Drive is Sunday. Community and family members have rallied together along with Mississippi Blood services for the blood drive. It will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, from 11am-5pm at County Line Steak House in the Philadelphia area. Donations will... Read More.

Today In History, July 30th

Thursday, July 30 by Staff Report

Today is Thursday, July 30, the 212th day of 2020. There are 154 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 30, 1945, the Portland class heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis, having just delivered components of the atomic bomb to Tinian in the... Read More.

Mr. David Germany Retires From Choctaw Schools

Wednesday, July 29 by Staff Report

Mr. David Germany is retiring. According to the CTS website Mr. Germany was affiliated with Choctaw Tribal Schools for thirty three years. "During his tenure he was a high school teacher, Upward Bound Coordinator, Assistant Director and Director of Schools. Thank you, Mr. Germany,... Read More.