Important: McMillan Park To Reopen!
Mcmillan Park will reopen today and will remain open through the holiday weekend. A complete sanitation process is taking place today. Additional details to follow.
Author: Staff Report
Update: McMillan Park Closed Till Further Notice!
McMillan Park is closed until further notice. Citing an increase of COVID-19 cases in the Carthage community, Mayor Vivians announced the closing Wednesday night. In the meantime the Park will be completely sanitized again. The walking trail will remain open. Update - The entire... Read More.
Update: Carthage City Hall Lobby Closed!
The Carthage City Hall lobby is closed. Mayor Vivians announced tonight that the closure was based on a decision to sanitize the building again. She went on to say that there had been an increase of COVID-19 cases in the community. The drop box... Read More.
Face Masks Required Says Chief Cyrus Ben
Face Masks are required. Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben Signed Executive Order 2020-6 yesterday requiring that face masks be worn in all tribal lands. "It is in the best interest of the public, peace, health, welfare, safety and preservation of lives and protection of tribal... Read More.
Garbage Cans Are Here!
The new garbage cans are here. New and very large garbage cans were distributed in Carthage yesterday. As part of a new city initiative that will change service to weekly pickup, new cans are being delivered to residents. Mayor Vivians shared that "If you... Read More.
Breaking: Mississippi Bans Abortion Based on Race, Sex, Genetic Issues
(AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a law banning abortion based on the race, sex or genetic anomalies of a fetus. It adds new limits in a state that already has some of the strictest abortion laws in the U.S. Supporters... Read More.
Tribal Supreme Court Extends Emergency Order
The Tribal Supreme Court is extending an emergency order. Chief Justice Kevin Briscoe of the MBCI has signed Emergency Administrative Order-12 due to ongoing circumstances around the Covid-19 pandemic. The order extends court restrictions which have been in place since March 17th, 2020. Included... Read More.
Today In History, July 2nd
Today is Thursday, July 2, the 184th day of 2020. There are 182 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 2, 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau (gee-TOH') at the Washington railroad station; Garfield died the following... Read More.
Mississippi Flag Retiring Today
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi officials are having a ceremony to relegate the former state flag to history. The gathering Wednesday comes a day after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a new law removing official status from the last state banner in the U.S.... Read More.
Tate Reeves Addresses Retiring Flag
From The Desk Of Tate Reeves
Tonight, I signed a law to turn a page in Mississippi—by retiring the flag that we have flown since 1894. This was a hard conversation for Mississippi, but family conversations can often be hard.
Over the last several weeks, I... Read More.
Leake County Landfill Modifies Schedule, Revises Rates
Leake County Landfill is modifying it's hours of operation as well as rates. Mayor Vivians shared an announcement stating that moving forward the landfill will only be open on Saturdays during the hours of 8am-1pm. Residential rates are between $15-$35, commercial rates are between... Read More.
No Food Donation Distribution Today in Carthage
There won't be any food donation or distribution today in Carthage. Food donation and distribution has been provided in Carthage over recent weeks. According to Mayor Vivians there will be an announcement or outreach when food pickup and distribution will be available again in... Read More.
