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Leake County Solid Waste Office to Officially Move by June 1st

Wednesday, May 27 by Staff Report

The Leake County Solid Waste Office will officially move by June 1st. According to County Administrator Corey Wooten, "the move will be to the recently purchased Old Citizens Bank. The building is already housing the County Tax Assessors/Collectors office." He went on to say... Read More.

Face Mask Distribution Set for Thursday and Friday

Tuesday, May 26 by Staff Report

Face Mask distribution is set for this Thursday and Friday. According to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians the masks will be dispersed from all Choctaw community center parking lots. This will take place on Thursday, May 28th, between 9am-12pm and Friday May 29th... Read More.

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Today In History – May 27th

Tuesday, May 26 by Staff Report

Today is Wednesday, May 27, the 148th day of 2020. There are 218 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History: On May 27, 1935, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States, unanimously struck down the National Industrial Recovery Act, a... Read More.

Felony Drug, and Other Recent Arrests, in Attala and Leake Counties

Tuesday, May 26 by Staff Report

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Unofficial Memorial Day Service Proceeds in Carthage

Tuesday, May 26 by Staff Report

An unofficial Memorial Day service took place in Carthage. A group of citizens united together to commemorate and revere those who died while serving in the military. Shawn Hoffman, one of the organizers, said "I think it is our responsibility as citizens of this... Read More.

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Vendor Applications Being Accepted for Square Affair 2020

Tuesday, May 26 by Staff Report

Vendor applications are still being accepted for Square Affair 2020. The event, scheduled for June 27th, will take place on the Historic Courthouse Square in Carthage and will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This years focus will be on vendors and music.... Read More.

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Powerful and Thought Provoking Memorial Day Reading Shared at Leake County Courthouse

Monday, May 25 by Staff Report

A powerful and thought provoking Memorial Day reading was shared at the Leake County courthouse. With a spirit of honor and commemoration, Joe Burgess wrote and read a tribute entitled "It All Started Here." Below are the written words and audio. (see link at... Read More.

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Free Crisis Counseling Available Throughout State

Monday, May 25 by Staff Report

Free Crisis Counseling continues. Director Michel of MEMA and Gov Reeves have announced that free counseling services are being provided via hotline numbers across the country, including all regions of Mississippi. The benefit, available through FEMA, is being made possible because of the COVID-19... Read More.

Today in History – May 26th

Monday, May 25 by Staff Report

Today is Tuesday, May 26, the 147th day of 2020. There are 219 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History: On May 26, 1981, 14 people were killed when a Marine jet crashed onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz off... Read More.

La Cabana Grill Has Opened

Monday, May 25 by Staff Report

La Cabana Grill has opened. The new Mexican restaurant has come to Carthage. Developed by Jerry Portillo and his brothers Willie and Victor, the restaurant is full service including takeout. "I started out in restaurants 15 years ago as a busboy, became a waiter,... Read More.

Attention: Unofficial Memorial Day Gathering Today at Leake Courthouse

Monday, May 25 by Staff Report

An unofficial Memorial Day gathering will take place today at 12p.m. in Carthage. According to Shawn Hoffman, a Carthage citizen and Army Veteran, "we are having an unofficial gathering at the south end of the Leake County courthouse to remember our brothers and sisters... Read More.

Choctaw Tribal Community Fish Pond Stocking Postponed

Monday, May 25 by Staff Report

Choctaw Tribal Community fish pond stocking has been postponed. The Tribal Communities announced that the annual event was postponed due to Covid-19 concerns. Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben and the Choctaw Tribal Council said in a statement that they "appreciate your support during these challenging... Read More.