Author: Staff Report
Mayor Vivians Quarantined As Family Members Test Positive For Covid-19
Carthage Mayor Mary Ann Vivians is under quarantine. She has announced that "her mother, two brothers and another family member have tested positive for Covid-19." She said "I am fine and working from home."A long time advocate for protective measures such as social distancing... Read More.
Carthage – Free Covid Testing Tomorrow In Lincoln Park
Free Covid-19 testing will be available tomorrow in Carthage. Mayor Vivians announced that testing will be scheduled Friday at Lincoln Park. The one day testing will be available via mobile unit. An application must be filled out and is available at Carthage City Hall.... Read More.
Leake County Schools – Hybrid Learning To Start Monday
Hybrid learning is now scheduled to begin on Monday August 10th in Leake county. The LCSD said that the Hybrid learning method will include online learning as well as academic work packets. This method will continue until the opening of school buildings for traditional... Read More.
Leake Schools-Meals Are Available Starting Aug 10th
School meals are back. According to the LCSD, meals will be offered again starting Monday, August 10th. One breakfast and lunch will be delivered to each student's designated bus stop. Meals are available Monday through Friday at no additional cost.All LCSD students including car... Read More.
The 2020 Leake County Plat Book is Available
The 2020 Leake County Plat book is available. Main Street Chamber of Leake County has announced the release of the book. This spiral-bound book features the standard landownership map pages showing township and ranges within the county, including property boundaries for all rural parcels.... Read More.
Today In History, August 9th
Today is Sunday, Aug. 9, the 222nd day of 2020. There are 144 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown Jr., an unarmed 18-year-old Black man, was shot to death by a police officer following an altercation... Read More.
Today In History, August 10th
Today is Monday, Aug. 10, the 223rd day of 2020. There are 143 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 10, 1944, during World War II, American forces overcame remaining Japanese resistance on Guam.
On this date:
In 1680, Pueblo Indians launched a successful... Read More.
Today In History, August 8th
Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, the 221st day of 2020. There are 145 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon, facing damaging new revelations in the Watergate scandal, announced he would resign the following day.
On this... Read More.
Today In History, August 7th
Today is Friday, Aug. 7, the 220th day of 2020. There are 146 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 7, 1964, Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, giving President Lyndon B. Johnson broad powers in dealing with reported North... Read More.
Today In History, August 6th
Today is Thursday, Aug. 6, the 219th day of 2020. There are 147 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History: On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb code-named "Little Boy" on... Read More.
