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Today In History, August 16th

Saturday, August 15 by Staff Report

Today is Sunday, Aug. 16, the 229th day of 2020. There are 137 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 16, 1987, 156 people were killed when Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed while trying to take off from Detroit; the sole survivor... Read More.

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Golden Moon Hotel and Casino Opens Today at Noon

Friday, August 14 by Staff Report

The Golden Moon Hotel and Casino opens today at noon. "After over four months of closure, we are excited to welcome our Guests back and look forward to safely providing them with outstanding service and a comfortable gaming experience,” said William “Sonny” Johnson, President... Read More.

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Be Alert: Multiple Zero-Turn Lawn Mower Thefts in Leake, No Key Needed

Friday, August 14 by Staff Report

Multiple lawn mower thefts are being reported in Leake County. According to Sheriff Randy Atkinson, there have been four zero-turn lawn mowers stolen within recent weeks. And there is a pattern. "The thefts are happening very early in the morning and while some of... Read More.

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Leake Inmates Mask Making Update – 1700 Distributed, More Supplies Needed

Friday, August 14 by Staff Report

Leake inmates are making masks again. Actually, they have not stopped. Since the new initiative began in July, 1700 children and adult masks have been made and distributed. And the requests just keep coming. Captain Alisa Bradley, Chief of Security at Leake Department of... Read More.

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Today In History, August 14th

Friday, August 14 by Staff Report

Today is Friday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2020. There are 139 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 14, 1997, an unrepentant Timothy McVeigh was formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. (McVeigh was executed by lethal... Read More.

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Clean Up at Lake Pushmataha

Thursday, August 13 by Staff Report

Clean up after yourself. Those words are being echoed about Lake Pushmataha by Choctaw Department of Public Safety. "Recently we have noticed a higher number of people using the range and not cleaning up after. We have put out trash cans at the range... Read More.

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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.

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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.

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