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Ball Checks Still At City Hall

Thursday, August 13 by Staff Report

Ball League checks are still at City Hall. According to Mayor Vivians many checks are still at city hall. This includes all refund checks for Lincoln Park Basketball as well as McMillian Park Soft and Baseball. Please call City Hall to make arrangements. The... Read More.

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Philadelphia Native Marty Stuart to Join Country Music Hall of Fame

Thursday, August 13 by Staff Report

Philadelphia native Marty Stuart is joining the Country Music Hall of Fame. Alongside Hank WIlliams Jr. and song writer Dean Dillon, the five time Grammy Award winner becomes one of three new inductees.Marty Stuart began his music career as a pre-teen, playing mandolin at... Read More.

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Mayor Vivians Covid 19 Negative, Returns To City Hall Following Quarantine

Thursday, August 13 by Staff Report

Carthage Mayor Vivians has tested negative for Covid-19. Mayor Vivians announced that she has finished quarantine and is returning to the City Hall office today. She said her "family is doing much better and continued to emphasize the importance of wearing a mask and... Read More.

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Tax Office Lobby Has Reopened, Communications Building Taking Appointments

Thursday, August 13 by Staff Report

The Leake County Tax office lobby is open. According to county administrator Corey Wooten "the lobby has now reopened after temporarily closing. Waste payments and any issues with solid waste need to go through the tax office."Wooten also said "new addresses or address change... Read More.

Carthage Officials Approve Prospective Budget – No Employee Eliminations, No Pay Increase

Thursday, August 13 by Staff Report

Carthage City officials met to work through the prospective 2021 budget. A discussion was raised to possibly cut two office positions, allowing for a potential 3 % overall city employee pay raise and an additional police officer hire. Instead, in a 3-2 vote, the... Read More.

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Mississippi Absentee Voting Lawsuit Filed

Thursday, August 13 by Staff Report

A new lawsuit says Mississippi's absentee voting law is confusing and could be applied inconsistently during the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday. It asks a judge to issue a statewide declaration to allow absentee voting by people with health conditions that could... Read More.

Today In History, August 13th

Thursday, August 13 by Staff Report

Today is Thursday, Aug. 13, the 226th day of 2020. There are 140 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 13, 1961, East Germany sealed off the border between Berlin's eastern and western sectors before building a wall that would divide... Read More.

Philadelphia Schools Back In Session On Monday

Wednesday, August 12 by Staff Report

Philadelphia schools are opening. According to Philadelphia School officials the schools are open on Monday, August 17th. Parents will be able to escort their children to class on the first day but families will need to stagger. Busses will be running at the normal... Read More.

Abuse of a Vulnerable Person, Multiple Arrests for Felony Disorderly Conduct, & More in Recent Attala / Leake Arrests

Wednesday, August 12 by Staff Report

Immunization Records Now Available Online

Wednesday, August 12 by Staff Report

Immunization Records are now available online. The MSDH now offers a convenient way for parents to check their child’s immunizations record online and print out the required Certificate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121) for school registration.MyIR Mobile is an internet-based portal that gives consumers... Read More.

Gov Reeves Says College Football Is Essential

Wednesday, August 12 by Staff Report

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says college football is “essential," even during the coronavirus pandemic. Reeves' remarks Tuesday echoed those of President Donald Trump and his Republican counterpart in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis. They came the same day that two of college football’s five power... Read More.

McMillan Park Walking Trail Open

Wednesday, August 12 by Staff Report

The McMillan Park walking trail is open. According to Carthage Mayor Vivians "the walking trail is available but the children's playground and other parts of the park are closed. The community center also remains closed." A decision was recently reached by the Carthage City... Read More.