Author: Staff Report
Congratulations – Leake High School Graduation Today
Congratulations! The Leake Central Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony is today! The Leake County Board Of Supervisors and Leake Central High School will honor the class of 2020 with a graduation ceremony today starting at 9:00 am. The event will be on the football... Read More.
Today In History, June 13th
Today is Saturday, June 13, the 165th day of 2020. There are 201 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 13, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
On this... Read More.
Todd Tilghman and Family Visit State Capitol
Todd Tilghman and his family visited the Mississippi State Capitol yesterday. He sang "Amazing Grace" in the Rotunda and was honored with resolutions in the House and the Senate. He also met with Gov. Tate Reeves and wife Elee. The Meridian native and former... Read More.
Fresh Produce at Fire Station Farmer’s Market Today!
Fire Station Farmer's Market is open today. Mississippi raised produce will be available from 8a.m.-3p.m. says Mayor Brian Gomillion. Expect to see Okra, Corn, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Peaches, Apricot, Plums, Nectarines, Potatoes, Green and Red Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Jalepeno Peppers, Snap Beans and Squash. Get... Read More.
Bar, Restaurant Curfew Lifted!!!!
Bar and Restaurant curfews are being lifted. Governor Reeves announced that he is revising an executive order and removing a curfew for places that serve alcohol. The current curfew is 10pm and was put in place because of the covid-19 pandemic. It will expire... Read More.
Long Term Care Covid Results Are In, 676 Test Positive
Long Term Care testing results are in. The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 676 new Covid-19 positive cases statewide. All 211 facilities were evaluated. 26,549 people were tested overall, including all 17,324 staff members and 13,911 residents.“We have been tracking outbreaks in nursing... Read More.
Today in History, June 12th
Today is Friday, June 12, the 164th day of 2020. There are 202 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:
On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were slashed to death outside her Los Angeles home. (O.J. Simpson was later acquitted... Read More.
Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program Applications Available Today at Noon!
The Back to Business Mississippi Grant program starts today. Governor Tate Reeves announced that grant program applications are available online starting today at noon. Grants will be available for businesses with 50 employees or less that were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Amounts range... Read More.
Neshoba Love Out Loud Worship Services Cancelled, Daily Devotional to Continue
Love Out Loud worship services are cancelled. The services were planned for June 14th, 17th, and 19th but were cancelled in order to consider everyone's safety according to Tim Moore. There will be daily devotionals and light breakfast will be served each morning as... Read More.
Carthage City Hall Reopens Today!
Carthage City Hall reopens today. Mayor Maryann Vivians announced yesterday that the lobby will now be opened for all city matters. Hand sanitizer will be provided and social distancing is highly recommended. This is the first day the building will be open to the... Read More.
Lincoln Park Basketball League Refund Checks Available Tomorrow!
Lincoln Park Basketball League refunds are being processed. According to Mayor Vivians the refund payment checks are being finalized and will be available tomorrow. Distribution will take place at Carthage City Hall. Photo Identification must be presented at time of pickup. The Lincoln Park... Read More.
