Free Classes Offered!

Free classes are being offered. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is providing free online courses designed to improve workplace skills and help advance careers. These self-paced tutorial classes are available to everyone and valued at up to $115. Final registration ends today, June 30th. For more... Read More.
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New Updates Announced for Fall Ball

New updates are being announced for Fall Ball! Mcmillan Softball and Baseball League is returning for the Fall season. Mayor Vivians announced that the revised fee is $40. Applications will be available starting July 13th. Teams will be chosen in August. Players age range... Read More.
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Garbage Pickup Schedule Changes This Week

Garbage pickup schedule changes this week. As of July 1st garbage pickup will be once a week in Carthage according to Mayor Vivians. If your old pickup dates were Monday and Wednesday the new day will be Monday only. If your pickup days were... Read More.
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Today In History, June 30th

Today is Tuesday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2020. There are 184 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 30, 1971, the Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, that the government could not prevent The New York Times or The Washington Post... Read More.
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USM Cancels Commencement

(AP) — Class of 2020 graduates from the University of Southern Mississippi are facing yet another delay in getting their diplomas. The university said Friday that it was forced to cancel graduation ceremonies that had been scheduled for August amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic... Read More.
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Senator Jenifer Branning Responds to Flag Change

Kicks 96 reached out to Senator Jenifer Branning regarding the flag change decision. Here is her response. "I fought hard today to protect the right of Mississippians to vote on the flag issue as promised. Even though the vote to decommission the current flag... Read More.
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Square Affair Welcomed

Square affair welcomed. Rescheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this was the first major square event produced in town since the crisis began in March. Square Affair finished seamlessly with multiple vendors, award winning Wayward Jones and the popular G&J Petting Zoo. Most people... Read More.
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The Peace Project Reigns

Love, Peace, Hope and Unity reigned in Carthage. Almost 100 people turned out at Trustmark Park to recognize and honor local law enforcement as part of The Peace Project. Pleasant Hill Church of God led worship alongside leader Pastor Matt Hill. And He prayed. Hear... Read More.
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Some Checks Still Waiting At City Hall

Some checks are still waiting. According to Mayor Vivians some checks have not been picked up yet and are still at City Hall. All refund checks for Lincoln Park Basketball as well as McMillian Park Soft and Baseball are available for pick up between... Read More.
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Today In History, June 29th

Today is Tuesday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2020. There are 184 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 30, 1971, the Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, that the government could not prevent The New York Times or The Washington Post from... Read More.
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Breaking: Mississippi Legislators Vote To Change Flag

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators have taken historic votes to remove a Confederate battle emblem from their state flag. Spectators in the Capitol cheered and applauded after the votes Sunday. It's the last state flag that includes a Confederate symbol that many people... Read More.
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