Author: Staff Report
Today In History, July 4th
Today is Saturday, July 4, the 186th day of 2020. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
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Today In History, July 6th
Today is Monday, July 6, the 188th day of 2020. There are 178 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 6, 1942, Anne Frank, her parents and sister entered a "secret annex" in an Amsterdam building where they were later joined... Read More.
Prohibition Ending, All Counties Become Wet January 1st
(AP) — The state of Mississippi is officially ending Prohibition. New legislation signed by Gov. Tate Reeves allows possession of alcohol in all of Mississippi's 82 counties. It will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. The current law stipulates that every county in... Read More.
SNAP Benefits Are Coming!
SNAP Benefits are coming. The Mississippi Dept. Human of Services announced that SNAP benefits will arrive July 15th. "We are working with our team that is creating the system to release Supplemental SNAP benefits to those who qualify as efficiently as possible." Benefits had... Read More.
Breaking: Water Main Break In Carthage
A main water line is broken. Sherry Leflore of City Hall announced that a main water line was broken on Rushing Street. "If you live in this area you may experience low water pressure. The City Water Dept is reparing the problem. Thank you... Read More.
Today In History, July 3rd
Today is Friday, July 3, the 185th day of 2020. There are 181 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 3, 1863, the three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate... Read More.
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.
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.
